A man and a woman from southern Tasmania have been helped to safety after their four-wheel drive became stuck on a remote track south of Queenstown on the state's west coast.
"The man and woman told police they had been driving for several hours and became disoriented on the tracks, eventually becoming stuck on a very difficult section which they were unable to pass," Tasmania Police said in a statement.
Police said they were told one of the two people had a physical disability, which meant they could not walk without assistance.
Police from Queenstown and Rosebery set off about 5:30pm yesterday, finding them about 7:45pm last night.
"There were no injuries and the vehicle was successfully recovered and driven back to Queenstown," police said.
Search and rescue crews were also called to help two bushwalkers — one in the state's north, the other on Flinders Island — yesterday.
"A 44-year-old northern Tasmanian man spent about five hours lost in the Meander Falls area on Saturday night after becoming separated from his walking companion and veering off the track back to the car park," police said.
"Tasmania Police Search and Rescue officers were deployed to the scene and, supported by State Emergency Service personnel and using drone technology, were able to safely locate the man about midnight.
"He was walked out with no significant injuries."
The rescue helicopter was also sent to the area but the weather conditions meant it was unable to fly.
Earlier yesterday, the helicopter was used to winch a walker to safety after she got into difficulty on Mount Killiecrankie, on Flinders Island.
Police said the Queensland woman, aged in her mid-50s, called police using a mobile phone late yesterday afternoon, telling them she was unable to walk out after a solo bushwalk to Mount Killiecrankie.
The helicopter crew found her about 7pm. She also had no significant injuries.
"Police are reminding bushwalkers and motorists of the need to be prepared for trips into the Tasmanian bush, and to always carry appropriate safety equipment," Tasmania Police said.
