Lake Brunner

The main township is Moana, situated on the northern end of the Lake.

The TranzAlpine train stops at Moana where passengers can disembark for a 2.40mins stopover to enjoy either a lake cruise, trout fishing, visiting the pottery, lunch time dining or enjoying one of the many walks around the village. Stay a night or two and enjoy all that the surrounding area has to offer.

The Lake Brunner area is a holiday destination with accommodation that will suit all budgets and tastes. There is a service centre for motoring needs and grocery supplies, a hotel and a fully licensed cafe, as well as a variety of land and water based activities.

The lake and surrounding rivers and streams offer some of the finest brown trout fishing in the South Island. Fly fishing, trolling and spinning are available all year round on the lake and some rivers. Fishing guides, licence's, tackle and tackle hire are also locally available.

The area features abundant bird life, and a variety of wetland and rainforest ecosystems.

There are many walks for all levels of fitness from 10 minutes to 6 hours.

Moana is 37 kilometres inland from Greymouth and serviced daily by both the TranzAlpine train and a daily shuttle bus service en route to Greymouth/Christchurch. The lake and township are easily accessible from either Arthur's Pass or Lewis Pass, making the area an ideal base camp for a unique West Coast holiday.

Please browse through this website and discover what the Lake Brunner area can offer you.