Search Intensifies for Missing Hiker on South Coast

A multi-agency search continues today in an effort to locate a hiker missing from the state's South Coast.

Christopher Moore, aged 38, was last seen on Twelve Mile Road, Jerrawangala, about 32km south of Nowra, about 10.30am on Wednesday (25 June 2025), when he was dropped off for a camping trip.

He was due to be picked up at the same location on Friday (27 June 2025), and when he did not arrive, officers attached to the South Coast Police District were notified and a search commenced to locate him.

Search efforts have continued in bushland around the Jerrawangala or Wandandian areas since, coordinated by NSW Police Rescue Squad, with assistance from local police, Polair, SES, and NSW Rural Fire Service.

Police and family hold concerns for Christopher's welfare.

Christopher is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build with short light brown hair, a beard and a moustache.

He was last seen wearing khaki and black pants and a khaki-coloured hooded jumper.

The search will continue today (Sunday 29 June 2025).

Anyone with information is urged to contact Nowra Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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