Tramper who died in Nelson Lakes National Park was a Malaysian national

A search and rescue operation was launched on Saturday after the man failed to return from a solo tramping trip. Photo / 123RF

The tramper who died in the Nelson Lakes National Park was Chien Han Chee.

The 25-year-old was from Malaysia.

A search and rescue operation was launched yesterday morning after he failed to return from a solo tramping trip on Friday as planned.

His body was located about 9.30am yesterday in the Mt Robert Range area and was airlifted out.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

Police said they "offer their sympathies to Mr Chee's family at this difficult time".