Man with autism found after going missing on Canterbury hill track

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Search and Rescue teams searching the Hanmer Springs area for a man with autism have found him safe and well.

The 26-year-old had been missing since getting separated from family on Saturday morning while walking the Conical Hill Track and was found on Sunday morning.

He had been walking towards the summit with family members when he became separated.

Police thanked the members of the public who assisted in the search, and the businesses that supported the operation with offers to cater.

They also thanked the Land Search and Rescue volunteer teams from across Christchurch who assisted in the search.