Tramper found alive and well

A 73-year-old Japanese woman who was part of a multi-day guided walk with Ultimate Hikes on the Milford Track, Fiordland National Park has been found alive and well after becoming separated from her group.

The woman was last seen at about 1pm on Friday March 22nd as the group were walking between the McKinnon Pass and Quintin Lodge.

When she failed to arrive at the Quintin Lodge with her group, Ultimate Hikes notified Police and track guides immediately commenced a search of the track and her last known location without success.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.