| Lake Brunner | |
|---|---|
| Kōtuku Moana | |
| Kōtukuwhakaoka (Māori) | |
 Fishing on Lake Brunner | |
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.png)  Lake Brunner Lake Brunner in New Zealand | |
| Location | Grey District, West Coast Region, South Island |
| Coordinates | 42°37′S 171°27′E / 42.617°S 171.450°E |
| Etymology | Named afterThomas Brunner; the Māori name translates as 'sea of herons' |
| Primary outflows | Arnold River |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 40 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Settlements | Moana |
Lake Brunner (Māori: Kōtuku Moana or Kōtukuwhakaoka) is the largest lake in the West Coast Region of New Zealand, located 31 km (19 mi) southeast of Greymouth. The main settlement, Moana, is on its northern shore. It is an important settlement and waystation for local Māori. The first Europeans in the area were loggers, and sawmills were an important early industry. Being several kilometres inland from the coast road (State Highway 6), it is less frequently visited by tourists than many of the West Coast's scenic highlights, but it is becoming increasingly popular, in part due to its reputation for fishing.