Moana

Moana is a tiny settlement in the West Coast Region of the South Island, New Zealand; it is located on the northern shore of Lake Brunner.

Moana's main tourist attractions are the amazing views, fishing and water sport activities. Lake Brunner holds excellent stocks of wild brown trout and is open all year. It can be fished in almost any weather and boats are available for hire. There are several other lakes and more than 40 rivers or streams within easy reach of Moana.

Moana also has a camping ground and a store and is easy to get to as the TranzAlpine railway stops there.

Moana History

The West Coast was home to Maori, who valued it for the taonga of greenstone which was found there in loads. The West Coast was only occasionally visited by early Europeans until the discovery of gold near the Taramakau River in 1864 by two Maori, Ihaia Tainui and Haimona Taukau.

Main Towns in the West Coast Region

Oher Towns in the West Coast Region

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