February 11 2026 – Police have confirmed that human remains have been discovered in the Philosopher Falls area. Authorities have recovered more of Celine’s personal belongings, and forensic testing is currently ongoing.
MISSING IN TASMANIA SINCE 2023
Céline Cremer, a 31-year-old Belgian traveller.
Céline was last seen near the Philosopher Falls walking track, close to Waratah in the state’s north-west. Her vehicle, a white Honda CRV (reg E40TF), was found in the car park on 27 June, though police believe it may have been parked there since 17 June.
She was due to travel on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry on 26 June but never arrived. Concern grew quickly when she did not make her journey, prompting an intensive search effort. Céline’s last known phone activity placed her in the Philosopher Falls area around 4:18 pm. It is believed she left the marked trail and entered difficult terrain, where dense rainforest and poor visibility make navigation extremely challenging.
Tasmania Police, SES volunteers, and specialist resources including cadaver dogs and drones searched the area extensively. Ground searches were suspended on 10 July 2023 after no trace was found.
Friends and family have since engaged private investigators to continue analysing GPS and phone data, and renewed searches have been conducted with advanced mapping and LiDAR technology.
Céline is described as a kind, adventurous young woman with a passion for travel and nature. Despite exhaustive efforts, no confirmed trace of her had been located or found until december 2025.
During a privately organized search in mid-December 2025, Céline’s Samsung phone was discovered a short distance from the location where her last GPS signal was recorded. The search team also identified what is believed to be a makeshift shelter in the forest that Céline may have used.
On January 28, 2026, human remains were discovered in the Philosopher Falls area. Authorities remained at the scene for more than two days and located Celine’s car keys and clothing in the same vicinity.
Forensic testing is currently ongoing.
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Authorities emphasise that missing-person cases remain open until resolved. Anyone with credible information about Céline’s movements or belongings in the Philosopher Falls area in June 2023 is urged to contact Police:
If you’ve seen Celine, or you know where she is, please call police on 131 444.
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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
Latest Update | February 20 2026:
Rob walks through the landscape and examining the final GPS points, the geography, and the physical realities of moving through the thick Tasmanian rainforest. What was known and what was overlooked for years.
Latest Update | January 29 2026:
Wednesday 28 January 2026, Tasmania Police confirmed that what are believed to be human remains were located near the Philosopher Falls area — discovered by volunteer bushwalker, Jarrod Boyes.
Image of search track –
Where the remains were found by volunteer bushwalker, Jarrod Boyes, January 28 2026.
Latest Update | January 22 2026:
Downstream of the Arthur River, near the junction of Seven Mile Creek, veteran bushman Ted Mead came across a set of fresh human footprints in country where no one should have been. The prints measured a size 7.
News Coverage | January 8 2026:
This short-form news documentary from Daily Mail Australia explores the mysterious disappearance of Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, who vanished while hiking in remote Tasmanian bushland.
More links:
Latest Update | January 6 2026:
Céline’s friends have now returned home to Belgium. They traveled across the world to search for Céline and be in Tasmania for the December 2025 search. Giving their time, energy, and hearts to help in the field, alongside many other volunteers, and they’re already hoping to return to continue the search when the next phase begins.
*** Fundraising for new search ***
Céline’s friends have already begun fundraising for the next trip to Tasmania in serch for Céline, which, like this one, will be used to help cover food for volunteers, as well as flights for the friends and private investigator.
If you’d like to help them get back to Tasmania, this is their fundraiser link:
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Developments in the search:
On the first day of the search, the group was sifting through an area about 300 meters away from a walking track when they found Ms Cremer’s mobile phone.
The miraculous discovery led Tasmania Police to rejoin the search effort, and days later a water bottle and potential makeshift poncho were also found in the dense bushland.
The search has now been put on pause, while police forensically examine the items to see if they can uncover any more clues as to Ms Cremer’s fate.
Map of Céline’s movements and findings:
January 6 2026:
Final Search?
Search party returned to the place where the phone was found, it became clear that the obstacle there split the natural direction of travel for Céline, either hard east or west.
And from the surrounding terrain, it suggested that Céline had come from the west, moving east across the slope. For the first time, the search party following the directions she went that dark night.
December 25 2025:
Major Breakthrough After 2.5 Years
December is here for the big search, four of Céline’s closest friends traveled all the way from Belgium to be in Tasmania on the ground, walking the ground themselves.
November 28 2025:
The Search for Céline Cremer: When Logic Isn’t Enough
Rob is pressing deeper into the most uncharted parts of the hill, because even after two years, the search for answers isn’t over and we owe it to Céline to keep going.
October 31 2025:
New Search for Céline as the Light Disappear
In this episode, Rob and his dad head into the rugged wilderness. Evidence suggests that Céline’s phone remained still at this area, even as she struggled to find her way after becoming lost.
Responding to many of viewer requests, Rob will also be retracing Céline’s climb up the hill. Rob plan to begin their ascent just before sunset, to witness the landscape under the same dimming light Céline would have faced.
October 18 2025:
YouTuber Rob Parsons Revisit Celine Last Steps
Rob revisits the Tasmanian rainforest where Céline Cremer’s phone last pinged. New phone-signal analysis and GPS data refine the search area. He meticulously maps the terrain and compares it to Céline’s movements, narrowing the likely search zone.
September 20 2025:
Youtuber Rob Parsons – Retracing the Last Known Steps
Parsons uses the detailed GPS data associated with Céline’s phone to retrace her movements prior to her disappearance. He reconstructs the route she took near Philosopher Falls in northwest Tasmania, examining where her signals began and where they abruptly stopped.
A key observation in his work is that although her GPS data ends on the day she went missing, her phone remained in contact with cell towers for up to three more days, suggesting that the device was still “alive,” though not transmitting location data.
April 17 2025:
From Facebook and translated from french to english.
Hello everyone,
We have created a poster to raise funds in order to organize the search for Céline in the most effective way possible.
The posters will be placed in shops that agree to display them. If you would like to help us increase visibility by putting one up near you, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
A few clarifications about our approach:
• The round-trip plane ticket is entirely at our own expense.
• Donations will be used only on site: for logistics, accommodation, food, volunteers, etc.
• We will dedicate 10 intensive days to the search, with 2 days of rest.
Once our search is completed, as soon as we leave Tasmania, we will close the accounts. The remaining funds will be given to Ariane, Céline’s mother, who will choose a charity that Céline would have wanted to support.
Thank you for your support, your shares, your messages, and your solidarity. Together, we keep hope alive that we may finally be able to understand and allow everyone to grieve.
March 28 2025:
From Facebook and translated from french to english.
Message from Rachel Disbechl, friend of Celine Cremer on Facebook.
Hello everyone,
Some of you have followed this story closely, others from a little further away… But all of you have been touched by the disappearance of our friend Céline.
On June 17, 2023, Céline vanished without a trace in the rainforest of Philosopher Falls, in Waratah, Tasmania (Australia). In the very first days, significant resources were deployed: divers, drones, helicopters… But difficult weather conditions hindered the search.
Today, a glimmer of hope has returned. In December 2025, three of us will travel there to explore the remaining areas. We will be guided by the Tasmanian police, who have been involved from the beginning, supported by experts and backed by volunteers.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of Justine (Céline’s best friend) and Ariane (her mother), the search can now focus on much more precise areas.
We sincerely hope to find a trace: an object, a clue, something…
To make this trip possible, we are making an appeal, according to what each person can or wants to contribute. There is no obligation, only the desire to take part, to support, to help.
© 2025 | Spreading the word about missing ❤ Céline Cremer | 