The body of a New Zealand man who died on a "mecca for hikers" trek in rugged southwest Tasmania has been recovered.
The 27-year-old, who was living in Melbourne, set off on the 72km Eastern Arthur Range Traverse on July 16.
He planned to complete the six-to-nine-day walk on July 20-21, but was reported missing by a friend after not making contact.
Search crews discovered the man's body on July 24 near the 1224m-high Federation Peak. It is believed he fell from a "significant" height.
Tasmania Police said his body was recovered by a helicopter and winch team on Monday.
"Due to the challenging terrain and weather conditions the retrieval was not possible until this time," police said in a statement on Wednesday.
"Police would like to thank all parties involved for their assistance in relation to this challenging recovery.
"Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time, and we thank them for their patience and understanding."
It is understood the partner and brother of the man, who was an experienced bushwalker, flew to Tasmania after his death.
Over the past decade, six people have died hiking in the Federation Peak area and 20 have been rescued.
Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service says only people with significant remote and alpine experience should undertake the walk.
"The challenges of this walk are not to be underestimated," its website says.
"A mecca for walkers and climbers ... Federation Peak is an imposing quartzite mountain with sheer faces and formidable jagged edges."
A 32-year-old woman died in 2016 after falling 50m while attempting to reach the summit with a friend.
A coroner noted she was a very fit and experienced bushwalker, declaring her death a tragic accident.
