The search for English tramper Eli Sweeting, missing on Mitre Peak since Sunday (4 May), is continuing today with a Land Search and Rescue team stayed near Mitre Peak last night in order to restart their search from early this morning.

Sweeting failed to return after a planned solo day trip to climb Mitre Peak, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation.

The search is being supported by Land Search and Rescue teams from Fiordland, Catlins, Tokonui, Clutha, and Southland, Southern Lakes Helicopters, Heli-Otago, Southland Amateur Radio Emergency Communications, specialised Search and Rescue dogs from both Wakatipu and Dunedin as well as Wakatipu Alpine Cliff Rescue teams.

Police said they were remaining positive with approximately 40 staff and volunteers taking part in todays search.