Body of missing 27-year-old bushwalker from NZ found near Tasmania’s Eastern Arthur Range Traverse
The body of a missing bushwalker has been found near a mountain in southwest Tasmania.
A search for the 27-year-old New Zealand national began on Tuesday morning when he failed to contact friends after a multi-day hike.
He set off from the Huon River campground last Tuesday afternoon and was due to finish the Eastern Arthur Range Traverse near West Picton Rd on either Saturday or Sunday.
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On Wednesday, Inspector Colin Riley confirmed a search crew had found the man’s body near Federation Peak about 10am.
Riley said it is believed the man fell from a height.
“The retrieval of the man will require both ground and aerial resources and it is expected to take some days for emergency service personnel to safely undertake this due to the terrain and weather conditions,” he said.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.”
Tasmania Police search controller Ben Cunningham previously said the man was reported to be an experienced bushwalker.
The Eastern Arthur Range Traverse is a 72km, grade-five difficult track that is popular with experienced walkers and climbers.
According to the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service, the walk is for those who are confident with navigation, cliffs, rock scrambling, pack hauling and extreme weather.
It takes between six and nine days to complete.
