A search is continuing for a Belgian tourist missing in a remote area of Tasmania after her white SUV was found at a bushwalking track car park in the state’s north-west.
Celine Cremer, 31, was last seen in Waratah near Cradle Mountain on 17 June and was reported missing on Monday afternoon.
A search was launched around the Philosopher Falls Track after crews found her vehicle on Tuesday.
Insp Anthea Maingay said on Wednesday that the missing woman was an inexperienced hiker who was only prepared for a light day of travel.
“At this stage, it’s looking like she’s just lost,” Maingay told reporters. “There’s nothing else to indicate there’s anyone else involved at this point in time.”
Police say the last signal from Cremer’s phone was on 20 June in the Philosopher Falls area. The tourist was scheduled to travel to Victoria on a ferry on 21 June.
Rescuers on the ground and a police drone have battled poor weather, including light snowfall, police said. A helicopter was to be utilised if weather permitted.
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The walking track has been shut and anyone who has been in the car park since 17 June is asked to contact police.
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