Lake Brunner (Māori: Kōtuku Moana or Kōtukuwhakaoka) is the largest lake in the West Coast Region of New Zealand, located 31 km (19 mi) southeast of Greymouth. The main settlement, Moana, is on its northern shore. It is an important settlement and waystation for local Māori.

The quaint West Coast town of Moana is located on the banks of the magnificent Lake Brunner, midway between Arthur's Pass and Greymouth on the TranzAlpine train route. This area is stunningly beautiful, with mountains rising above the glassy waters of …

The lake is huge and is a haven for water sports. There are a number of walks available in the area. There are boat ramps and parking available. One extra special pleasure is that the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train stops at the Moana Station on the edge of the lake.

Moana is a small town in the West Coast Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the northern shore of Lake Brunner, and is beside the outflow of the lake into the Arnold River.

Aug 13, 2022 · A stunning lake with a backdrop of mountains and ancient forest, Lake Brunner is well worth the short venture from Greymouth on the West Coast. On the northern shores of the lake is the little town of Moana, a tight-knit community with an excellent tavern worth popping into to meet the friendly locals.

Nature reigns supreme and serene over the quiet waters of the West Coast’s largest lake — Lake Brunner, renowned for the beauty of its mirror reflections of forest giants crowning the lakeshore and majestic Southern Alps beyond.

Situated at the edge of Lake Brunner, Moana is a tiny settlement with a camping ground and a store. The TranzAlpine railway (voted one of the top six train journeys in the world) stops here and guests can board or depart the train.

Lake Brunner is an attractive lake and Moana itself a quiet little town with at least one good eatery, just above the railway station. If you go round to the Arnold River outlet there's a pleasant little reserve and a great swing bridge across it.

Adventures around Lake Brunner start at Moana — a friendly little holiday settlement on the largest lake on the West Coast. A longtime, popular outdoor playground for locals, it’s also a little bit famous as a world-class fishing destination and as a …

Lake Brunner, a natural lake formed by a glacier, is a prime fishery for wild brown trout. Lake Brunner’s wilderness surroundings and distance from major towns make it a less frequented lake with low fishing pressure.