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. — Allied Media
