Lake Brunner, The West Coast, South Island, New Zealand
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Lake Brunner is famous for its fishing and is located
31 kilometres inland from Greymouth.
Moana is a small settlement at the edge of Lake Brunner
set amidst a scenic backdrop of the Southern Alps and native forests.
Lake Brunner and surrounding rivers and streams have some of the best
Brown Trout fishing in the South Island, with year round fishing on the lake and some rivers. You can hire fishing tackle and get fishing licences in Moana.
Fishing guides are also available.
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"Photo by Paul Murray"
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There are also numerous scenic and historic bushwalks around the lake
that take in the region’s gold mining and timber milling history;
picnic areas and abundant bird life, as well as boating and water sports
and scenic lake tours.
At Moana you will find a world renowned pottery making
domestic pottery and sculptural works.
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"Photo by Paul Murray"
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Lake Brunner is a fabulous location for a family holiday ands is one of the West Coast’s fastest growing tourist destinations.
The Tranz Alpine train stops at Moana and it is possible to disembark here and enjoy a three hour stopover
or stay a few days before heading on to Greymouth and beyond.
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