Woman failed to return from a walk to Ananui Falls.
Call came in at 0005hrs, Field members were already in the field while returning from a previous search just south of the search area.
One team went into the area she was intending to go, more teams were deployed after 0600hrs, with assistance from Waihi and Paeroa LandSAR members.
The missing party was found safe and well not far from the Waitawhate Hut 12hrs after the initial call.