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Greymouth, West Coast

Camping near Greymouth

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Beautiful Lake Brunner is a kettle lake

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Information

1.2 km return | 20 minutes return

Sublime lake views, snowy peaks and some large rimu trees on this short walk.

Walking Track

Access

Lake Brunner is 24 km from Stillwater off SH7 (13 km from Greymouth). Moana Carpark is at the end of Ahau St by the lakefront.

The start of the track is signposted from the large parking area on the right at the end of Ahau St, before crossing the bridge.

Track

The track climbs through podocarp/beech forest.

Make sure you take the short detour to the lookout - the highlight of this walk.

The track links Ahau Street and Taku Street. Return via the same track or via the roads.

Geology

The shallow lake occupies a glacially scoured hollow and is no more than 30 metres deep.

Flora

The walk passes under some lofty rimu.

Fauna

Lake Brunner is stuffed full of big trout.

Polynesian History

The Maori name is Moana Kotuku, meaning ‘Lake of the White Heron’.

European History

Lake Brunner was named after the European explorer and surveyor, Thomas Brunner. He became chief Nelson Provincial Surveyor and was recognised with a Royal Geographic Society award in 1850.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC West Coast

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Greymouth

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-42.5749219573454

171.469938659668

Latitude
-42.5749219573454
Longitude
171.469938659668

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.