The largest of the many West Coast Lakes, nestled up against a dramatic alpine and rainforest ecosystem to explore.
The tranquil village of Moana on the shores of Lake Brunner, Kotuku whaka oho, offers it all:
- World class fishing both river and lake, available all year around
- Water activities including kayaking, swimming and boating
- Star gazing under the clear, unpolluted, night skies
- Seven NZ Department of Conservation walks, two departing from the village
- Glow worm grottos to explore
- Bike tracks varying in difficulty and length
- Bird watching in swamps and wetlands
- A pristine, rainforest ecosystem
- Rich Maori and European history, echoing the New Zealand/Aotearoa journey
- Historic and current gold mining trails to explore
- World famous daily Tranz Alpine train and bus service
- Central hub to many of the West Coast’s attractions and visitor spots
