A 13-year-old boy who became separated from his classmates during a school camping trip near Ellery Creek Big Hole in the West MacDonnell ranges was found safe and well after a night spent in plunging temperatures, NT Police said.

The student was reported missing around 9:30pm Thursday night, after teachers discovered the boy had not returned to camp after taking part in a group activity and that he had not been seen since a 6pm orientation exercise.

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