The tragic final selfie of a young New Zealand woman who died after jumping off a 20-metre high bridge in Canada has been revealed.

Danni Hogan, 23, initially failed to surface after taking the leap off the Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous, British Columbia, with four friends last week.

She was eventually pulled from the water but died in hospital.

Ms Hogan had just embarked on a year-long trip of a lifetime with her boyfriend, Louis Aiello.

Ms Hogan, from Taranaki, posted a touching photo with Mr Aiello just days before she died, saying: 'I love exploring the world with you.'

The heartbroken boyfriend is now raising funds to bring Ms Hogan's body home to her family.

Mr Aiello wrote that his love was 'excited to meet new and inspiring people and begin our adventures with a new connection together' during the trip.

He continued: 'Danni took on a new lease of life in this country and her spirit was in such a beautiful place here. She was glowing with life and excitement and was ready to take on the world.

'Danni's heart grew with love for herself and me, as mine did for her. Life couldn't get much better.'

'Danni's life was one to be proud of. Her loving family, parents Vicky and Brian and sisters Olivia and Tia cherished Danni and gave her everything we saw in Danni and she loved each of them deeply- what me and Danni called more than love!

'Danni's family and friends have been devastated by this loss and we are all left feeling lost and bereft in her absence.

'A parent's greatest joy is their child. The loss of a child is their greatest fear. Vicky and Brian are meeting and living every parents' nightmare and my heart aches for them.'