The search for Australian hiker John Parsons who disappeared in Hawaii this month has ended with no trace of him being found.
Mr Parsons, a 77-year-old grandfather from Bendigo, disappeared on September 4 after venturing into rough terrain on the northern island of Oahu.
His family and friends conducted a two-week search which included police helicopters, fire rescue teams, sniffer dogs, expert mountain climbers and hiking club members.
But his daughter Glenda Serpell said the family was not yet ready to give up all hope.
"There's the perception that because we have come home, it's all over, but in our minds it isn't over," Ms Serpell said.
"We had to come back because our family here needs us, but we don't consider it over.
"Physically we can't do anything else, but it doesn't mean we've stopped thinking about things we can do."
She said people she met in Hawaii who helped the family look for her father were still going out searching for some clue as to what happened to him.
Since her return to Bendigo, Ms Serpell said support from the local community had been overwhelming.
"The support and the love we feel from our families, friends and connections has been mind-blowing," Ms Serpell said.
"So much love and concern, through flowers, cards and emails, has been incredible.
"It shows how Dad was so well respected."
The only clue in Mr Parson's disappearance was a meeting with a pig hunter who had been in the area with his two dogs.
The hunter had told Mr Parsons to stay where he was while he followed the trail of a pig, but when he returned the Australian was gone.
There was speculation that Mr Parsons had decided to retrace his steps but slipped down a ravine that ran along the trail.
