| Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Fiordland, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 44°38′53″S 167°54′20″E / 44.64806°S 167.90556°E |
| Area | 690 hectares (1,700 acres) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve is a marine reserve covering an area of 690 hectares (1,700 acres) in the Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, in Fiordland on New Zealand's South Island. It was established in 1993 and is administered by the Department of Conservation.[1][2]
The marine reserve spans 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) and 690 hectares (1,700 acres) of the northern half of Milford Sound, stretching from the Milford Sound Village to Dale Point where the sound meets the Tasman Sea.[1] Fishing restrictions also apply to the other half of the sound.[3]
- ^ a b "Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve". doc.govt.nz. Department of Conservation.
- ^ Hutching, Gerard. "Marine protected areas". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ "Fishing Milford Sounds". milford-sound.co.nz. Entrada Travel Group.