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The Power of a Digital Detox - Disconnecting to Reconnect
Inspirational My Course

An important part of an Outward Bound experience is being fully present and connecting with the people around you and the nature that surrounds you and to do that, we ask students to hand over their devices so they can live in the moment.

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John Gluckman: A Life of Adventure, Resilience, and Giving Back
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For John Gluckman, life has always been about pushing boundaries—both physical and personal. His journey began in 1968 with a 23-day Outward Bound course at Anakiwa.

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Top Day Hikes in New Zealand: 10 North and South Island Trails

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking day hikes. We’ve rounded up some of the best hikes across the North Island and South Island, with options for every fitness level.

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My Outward Bound Journey at 61
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Sue Richards realised that she wanted more from life – not just things to fill it with, but things with more meaning. In November 2022, Sue stumbled upon an Outward Bound Facebook post and quickly found herself booking a spot on Discovery Low Impact.

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Celebrating Our Volunteer Heroes: Craig Jones

Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. This week, we're excited to shine the spotlight on one of our long-serving volunteers, Craig Jones.

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Alumni Story: Cheryl Fleet

Cheryl Fleet celebrates the 50th anniversary of her Outward Bound course and recounts her epic adventure. Cheryl has lived a full and adventurous life but still credits her OB course as her greatest experience.