A man and woman have been airlifted to safety in the early hours of Saturday morning after an overnight search.

    The couple had been on a walk in Tasmania’s Wineglass Bay area, a popular tourist destination.

    At about 2:40am, a rescue helicopter located the middle-aged couple, who police described as cold and tired.

    Tasmania police say search and rescue teams were sent at about 11pm on Friday after a concerned relative reported the pair had become uncontactable.

    Police say the incident is a timely reminder for bushwalkers to carry sufficient warm clothing and food, and emergency communication devices.

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