Concerns for Australian woman reported missing while on holiday in New Zealand
An Australian tourist has been reported missing while on holiday in New Zealand, as police call on the public for information.
Elizabeth Wielga was reported missing after she failed to contact family or travel to her next destination as planned, according to police.
Wielga is believed to have checked out of her accommodation in Tongariro on the North Island on August 30 and was due to fly out of Auckland later that day.
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“Ms Wielga does not have a phone or computer,” police said.
“It is possible she doesn’t realise Police are trying to locate her.”
Information provided to police by a member of the public indicated Wielga may have travelled to Wellington after checking out of her accommodation and may be intending to travel to Picton on the South Island.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local police.
Originally published on 7NEWS
