# Lake Brunner (Moana)

> The largest lake on the West Coast, set among forest and hills, with a village at Moana and short walks to the shore.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-brunner/

The largest lake on the West Coast, set among forest and hills, with a village at Moana and short walks to the shore. Trout fishing is popular; check the road from SH73, which is sealed, and bring drinking water if camping nearby.

- **Nearest town:** Greymouth, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -42.6200, 171.4400

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Punakaiki to Hokitika: Pancake Rocks, Lake Brunner and Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-punakaiki-hokitika/)

## Nearby

- [Blackball Historic Mining Village](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-blackball/) – 27 km
- [Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-kaniere/) – 36 km
- [Devils Punchbowl Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-devils-punchbowl/) – 37 km
- [Hokitika Glow-worm Dell](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-glow-worm-dell/) – 39 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Brunner (Moana)?

Lake Brunner (Moana) is in Greymouth, New Zealand, at GPS -42.6200, 171.4400.

### Which road trips pass Lake Brunner (Moana)?

Lake Brunner (Moana) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Punakaiki to Hokitika: Pancake Rocks, Lake Brunner and Gorge.

### What is there to see near Lake Brunner (Moana)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Blackball Historic Mining Village (27 km), Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve (36 km), Devils Punchbowl Falls (37 km) and Hokitika Glow-worm Dell (39 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Brunner (Moana)?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)