A rescue operation is underway for a tramper missing on the Milford Track since Monday.
Police say the man, who had been intending to climb Devil's Armchair, was reported overdue shortly after midnight on Monday morning, and a search was initiated.
Before first light today, an aerial search using thermal and night vision technology was conducted.
![The man, who had been intending to climb Devil's Armchair, was reported overdue shortly after midnight on Monday morning, and a search was initiated. Photo / DoC](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IKB7S67FRMKFRPGXLUGNVNGRLU.jpg?auth=cb9244d44af22ab6cc2932bac41c586cb0611a2c958d572fd56426569fa353b6&width=16&height=25&quality=70&smart=true)
A LandSAR dog will continue to search today in the area along the northern part of the Milford Track, a spokesperson said.