Northern Territory Police rescued a visiting 73-year-old Victorian man after he became lost in Kakadu today.

At around 1:20 PM, police were notified that the man had not returned from a walk near Nawurlandja Lookout. Police attended and located the man approximately 1km off the track, up over two cliff faces and in thick terrain.

Police assisted the man back onto the track, where he was conveyed to the Jabiru Health Centre by local clinic staff, suffering from dehydration and exposure.

Senior Constable Mark Bond said, “This was an excellent result and a timely reminder to plan your trip, always carry food and water, be prepared with suitable clothing and equipment and avoid walking alone.

“If you get lost and disoriented, contact someone immediately and stay where you are so rescuers can get to you.”