Close to one million people visited Milford Sound last year, but that has slowed from a torrent to a trickle as borders have closed. Milford was here to stay and businesses would continue to act as guardians of the taonga, Woodham said. Photo: RNZHainzl estimated staffing across Milford businesses had reduced by about 60%, but said businesses were holding on and he remained hopeful for the future. He wanted to see the Government's plan for the future of tourism and where Milford Sound fits in. Milford businesses said when it came to normal service resuming in paradise and the visitors returning, it wasn't a matter of if, but rather when.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 31, 2020 03:33 UTC