Coroner finds experienced tramper died after accidental fall in Wairarapa
Thursday 15 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
Terrence Elliott, an experienced tourist from Ireland, died from chest injuries after falling in steep, wet terrain in Tararua Forest Park in January 2023. A coroner determined the death was accidental, noting that the tramper had strayed from the track before the fall occurred.