Family remembers climber Connor McKenzie after fatal Fiordland accident

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 5:23pm

Connor Scott McKenzie and climbing companion Tanmay Bhati died on Saturday during a rock climbing adventure at Sabre Peak in Fiordland National Park. McKenzie's family described the 28-year-old as a kind and adventurous man who was passionate about his pursuits.

How they headlined it

3:58pm5:23pm

1. StuffThu 18 Dec 2025, 3:58pm

   Climber Connor Scott McKenzie who died in Fiordland was a man who found his passions, his family say (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 18 Dec 2025, 5:23pm

   Fiordland climbing death: Connor McKenzie remembered by family after fatal Sabre Peak fall (opens in new tab)