Warren Meyer

A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered by the Meyer family for the discovery of the remains of Warren Meyer. He has been missing for 6 months now after intending to walk 3 and a half hours from Dom Dom Saddle car park or as he said, “5 kms in and 5 kms out”. He walked on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 , and started out at 8.00am .

There are mystifying circumstances surrounding this case. So much so that the family is looking to publicise this story with a reward in the hope of finding answers. The family certainly hasn't ruled out foul play and would plead with anyone who has information to step forward. This current situation is the worst of nightmares to live through.

The family believe Warren planned a safe and enjoyable morning's walk. He was well prepared with food and water, map, GPS and fully charged phone. Why didn't he phone out if in difficulty? The family has discovered that phone reception comes and goes every 20 minutes or so throughout the park. He would understand to go uphill for reception if needed. Why did his phone beep only once that morning?

Tracks and paths criss-cross the park regularly. There is no incentive to go off track. The bush is an entangled mess. The family wears protective clothing in their searches. Warren was wearing only shorts and T shirt. He would not volunteer to go off the track. The family certainly believes he was not lost.

It wasn't as if Warren was due back at night fall on a cold day. The weather was warm and sunny. He was due back at Healesville at midday . The weather both day and night stayed warm for the next 48 hours before it deteriorated. Why couldn't he make it back to his car?

Warrens Car

If there was a natural reason for Warren 's demise why hasn't something been found on a track or near to a track. There is not a trace of one item belonging to Warren- not the GPS, glasses, cap, etc. Apart from police/volunteer searches the family has been searching weekly for 6 months now. Not a trace of anything has been found.

We believe that Warren was an unexpected hiker that morning, leaving Healesville at first light. It was Easter Sunday, traditionally a time for sleeping in. What has he come across at that early hour that has cost him his life?

Warren loved the solace of the bush. He looked forward to this hike talking about it on Saturday with his wife and friends.

The family is grief stricken over Warren 's demise. To lose such a warm, loving soul in such horrific circumstances is unbearable. Closure will only come when his remains are found.

Family at Media Conference

Mount DOM DOM