Last Updated: 10th May 2024
Moana Meander
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Last Updated: 10th May 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
5.5km
80m
80m
135m
Last Updated: 10th May 2024
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Last Updated: 10th May 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 5 ?
Gnarl Factor: 10 ?
5.5km
80m
80m
135m
Urban fringe
Combo
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Beach
Riverside
Lakeside
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +3.4%
Average Downhill Gradient: -4.4%
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This one is a great easy entry level trail. It is is a wonderful relaxed explore of what the hamlet of Moana has to offer.
Start off at the top end of Moana and follow Brownlee Drive into Korua. Before the road drops past the motorcamp pick up the Vlenski Walk as it heads into the bush and enjoy a short but very sweet foray into the incredible native forest that surrounds the township. Be sure to check out the lookout. Follow this short trail to its end down by the lake and hop onto the Rakaitane Walk.
Prepare for full pristine rainforest immersion as you cross the Arnold River on an awesome swingbridge. Compulsory photostop here. Head over the bridge, complete the nature trail loop and soak up all that West Coast goodness. When you loop back to the bridge head over to the west side of the lake for a check out of the beaches and settlement. More photostops! Return to your car via the lakefront and up the hill on the main highway. There's a footbridge over the railway line from the lakefront, don't miss this. If you want more km's just do the loop again!
Stunning views across Lake Brunner. Awesome swingbridge
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Ample options for parking
36 km
32 minutes
Yes
No
Easy.
Just follow the trails
Perfect throughout.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone, Map
BYO
All year round
Mind out on the railway line - use the overbridge
Hotel Lake Brunner
34 Ahau St
https://www.facebook.com/hotellakebrunnernz/
Beer and food
Stationhouse Cafe
40 Koe St
http://www.lakebrunner.net/
Lakeside location for a cuppa and a kai
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Nice one Tony. My first time looking around Moana so a great way "to do the cat" !
December 8, 2021
I lived in Moana for 8 months including during the lockdown so this run became my main beat. It is always a nice run with varied terrain and views. I even managed to make it into an 8km run by adding some extra loops!
January 3, 2021
Love the West Coast bush, such a nice run. Always amusing running over a swing bridge.
January 29, 2020
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