Milford Sound (village)
Milford Sound
Piopiotahi | |
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Milford Sound visitor centre and wharf | |
| Coordinates: 44°40.23′S 167°55.30′E / 44.67050°S 167.92167°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Southland region |
| Territorial authorities of New Zealand | Southland District |
| Ward | Mararoa Waimea Ward |
| Community | Fiordland Community |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Southland District Council |
| • Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Southland | Rob Scott |
| • Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.34 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census) | |
• Total | 105 |
| • Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 9679 |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi 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.