A tramper was found dead following a fall on Skyline Track, in the Wānaka area, yesterday. A police spokesman said emergency services were alerted to the incident about 2.50pm. "The person was located deceased, and was recovered by a helicopter." The Wānaka Skyline Track is a 23km end-to-end hike up and over both Mt Alpha and Mt Roy, on the western side of Lake Wānaka. The death will be referred to the coroner.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 10, 2026 15:59 UTC