Woman rescued after getting lost on Southland hiking track

Friday 31 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 31 Oct 2025, 4:06pm

In this story Land Search and Rescue, Southland Police

A woman was rescued after becoming lost while solo hiking the Makarewa Falls Track in Hokonui on Labour Day. Police were alerted to her location via an iPhone emergency signal shortly after 5pm. The rescue occurred while Southland was under a state of local emergency.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 31 Oct 2025, 3:43pm

   Day walker rescued after getting lost among fallen trees (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 31 Oct 2025, 4:06pm

   iPhone alert helps police find missing Southland hiker on Labour Day (opens in new tab)