Urgent search launched for missing hiker after he failed to arrive at a meeting spot near Nowra, NSW

An urgent search has been launched for a missing hiker after he failed to arrive at a meeting spot after he was dropped off for a camping trip. 

Christopher Moore, 38, was last seen on Twelve Mile Road at Jerrawangala, roughly 32km south of Nowra, about 10.30am on Wednesday.

He had been dropped off for a camping trip and was due to be collected at the same place on Friday, NSW Police said.

But Mr Moore never arrived at the meeting spot. 

South Coast police were notified and launched an investigation. 

Christopher is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build with short light brown hair, a beard and a moustache.

He was last seen wearing khaki and black pants and a khaki hooded jumper.

Mr Moore is believed to be in the Jerrawangala or Wandandian areas with officers and his family concerned for his welfare. 

A coordinated search was launched at 8am on Saturday involving South Coast Police, Police Rescue, and members of the SES and Rural Fire Service.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact Nowra Police or Crime Stoppers. 

Christopher Moore (pictured) was last seen on Wednesday when he was dropped on Twelve Mile Road at Jerrawangala for a camping trip

Emergency services launched an urgent search through the area on Saturday morning