A Search and Rescue team has located a body, following a search for a missing hunter near Lake Manapouri last night (6 Oct).

The man had gone hunting off Supply Bay Road but failed to return at 2pm as intended

Police were notified and a search involving Fiordland LandSAR and members of the public was commenced on Monday evening.

A body, believed to be the hunter, was located by a Search and Rescue team at around 6:15pm on Monday.

Police said the death had been referred to the Coroner.