Police have released the name of the tramper who died in a fall while climbing Mt Twilight, in the upper Wilkin Valley, during the weekend.
He was Michael Gillard Taylor (60), of Wellington.
Wanaka Police SAR co-ordinator Senior Constable Mike Johnston said today Mr Taylor was a member of the Tararua Tramping club, whose members were on their annual Christmas tramping trip in the Wilkin Valley, near Makarora.
Mr Taylor had set off on Saturday for a solo climb of Mt Twilight and failed to return to the Top Forks hut that evening. Members of the group raised the alarm by radio early the following day.
His body was found at 3.30pm on Sunday in a steep rocky section on the northern aspect of Mt Twilight during a helicopter search. It was recovered and taken to Wanaka.
Police believe Mr Taylor has no next of kin in New Zealand and are making inquiries overseas in an attempt to inform family members.
The matter has been referred to the Coroner.
