Mossburn
Mossburn is a small town in the northern Southland region of New Zealand. It is situated 113 km south of Queenstown, 59 km east of Te Anau and 100 km north of Invercargill. The town is located in a very scenic area, with the mountains of Fiordland creating a beautiful backdrop, with the West Dome (1,271 m) and Mt Hamilton (1,487 m) being prominent land marks.
Mossburn | |
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Town | |
State Highway 94, the main street of Mossburn | |
| Coordinates: 45°40′S 168°15′E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Southland |
| Territorial authority | Southland |
| Ward | Mararoa Waimea Ward |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Southland District Council |
| • Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 km2 (0.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 297 m (974 ft) |
| Population (2018 Census) | |
| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Postcode | 9747 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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