There are no simple solutions to ensure the safety of visitors in New Zealand's national parks.

A Czech woman has been rescued after spending a month in a DOC hut on the Routeburn Track, after her partner fell to his death.

She was injured, and difficult winter weather prevented her from walking out.

Otago University Tourism Professor James Higham said when national parks were used mainly by Kiwis, you could assume trampers had a basic level of outdoor knowledge.

"But when you market these experiences to very diverse tourism markets, we cannot assume that people are prepared physically, and in terms of their experience, to be able to look after themselves in backcountry environments that can be extremely challenging."

James Higham said the challenge is to find ways to get vital information to tourists, as our international reputation is one of outdoor adventure.

"But also a destination where tourism experiences can be achieved in pretty well controlled and closely managed circumstances, so it's hard to know whether there might be a detrimental impact on people's perceptions of New Zealand."

The woman at the center of the ordeal is coming to terms with it.

One of New Zealand's two Czech Republic Honorary Consuls lives in Queenstown.

Vladka Kennett said the woman, who's staying with her, is recovering.

"She's doing incredibly well considering her ordeal, obviously been really emotional as you can imagine. She's handling the situation reasonably well."

Vladka Kennett said the woman is planning to go home as soon as she can.