A person died while tramping on Mount Taranaki on Sunday.

Police were called after a person was critically injured on the mountain about 4pm.

Loose scree from the slopes dislodged a large boulder which struck the male, who died at the scene, police said.

Taranaki Police extended their condolences to the whānau and friends of the deceased.

Police Search and Rescue, assisted by the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust team and members of the Taranaki Alpine Cliff Rescue team worked to recover the body of the deceased.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.