Milford Sound (village)

Milford Sound
Piopiotahi
Milford Sound visitor centre and wharf
Milford Sound visitor centre and wharf
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Coordinates: 44°40.23′S 167°55.30′E / 44.67050°S 167.92167°E / -44.67050; 167.92167
CountryNew Zealand
IslandSouth Island
RegionSouthland region
Territorial authorities of New ZealandSouthland District
WardMararoa Waimea Ward
CommunityFiordland Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authoritySouthland District Council
 • Regional councilSouthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of SouthlandRob Scott
 • Southland MPJoseph Mooney
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total8.34 km2 (3.22 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)[2]
 • Total105
 • Density13/km2 (33/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
9679
Area code03
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

Milford Sound (Māori: Piopiotahi) is a small village located deep within Fiordland National Park in the Southland Region of New Zealand. It is located at the head of the fiord also called Milford Sound. The village and fiord are one of the most visited places in New Zealand, receiving about one million day visitors per year.

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