A man who went missing from his property in Gungal, in the state’s Hunter region, has been located safe and well.

The 72-year-old man went missing from his rural home about 5.15pm on Sunday (16 May 2015) when he was searching for a missing pony on a property on Flaggs Road, Gungal.

Police with the assistance of SES officers, dog squad, police divers, Marine Area Command, and PolAir conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area last night and this morning.

About 11.15m today (Friday 8 May 2015), the man was located at a nearby property safe and well.

Police would like to thank the media, SES officers, and the public for their assistance.