Moana, New Zealand
Moana | |
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View of Lake Brunner from Moana | |
Interactive map of Moana | |
| Coordinates: 42°34′32″S 171°28′49″E / 42.57556°S 171.48028°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | West Coast |
| District | Grey District |
| Ward | Eastern |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Grey District Council |
| • Regional council | West Coast Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Grey | Tania Gibson |
| • West Coast-Tasman MP | Maureen Pugh |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.16 km2 (0.45 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 110 |
| • Density | 95/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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. There is a pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the Arnold from the town to access the lake shore across the river, with some short easy bush walks on each side.
The town has a permanent population of less than 100, but is a popular location for summer tourism. There are around 300 holiday homes and a camping ground.
The town's main tourist attractions are the panoramic views and water sport opportunities arising from its position on the shores of Lake Brunner. The Midland Line railway passes through Moana; the TranzAlpine tourist passenger train passes through once in each direction daily, and freight trains of coal operate more frequently.
In May 2013, Moana became one of the first places in New Zealand to get 4G wireless broadband.