Graham Garnett went tramping in the Baton/Ellis River area of the Kahurangi National Park before going missing. Graham Garnett went tramping in the Baton/Ellis River area of the Kahurangi National Park before going missing. Photo / PolicePolice have expanded the search for a tramper who went missing in a South Island national park more than a week ago. Graham Garnett, 66, went tramping in the Baton/Ellis River area of Kahurangi National Park at the end of last year. Two specialist canyon teams searched the “steep” terrain with special equipment, while a field team looked across the search area.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 06, 2026 19:41 UTC