A German tourist has collapsed and died whilst tramping in Tongariro National Park.

The man was hiking with his wife yesterday when he collapsed on the way down Mt Ngauruhoe

Another climber tried to save the 51 year-old with CPR and called emergency services but he couldn't be saved.

Search and Rescue volunteers have since battled through heavy weather to reach the man, and recover his body.

His death has been referred to the coroner.