The TImaru River Track, near Lake Hāwea. Photo: Doc
A police spokesman said the body was found on Wednesday, February 5.
"The death is not considered to be suspicious and has been referred to the coroner."
Stuff reported a member of the public said a friend had found the body of a young woman on the Te Araroa trail, which runs alongside the river for a period.
The body appeared to have head injuries, the person said.
