Moana is a small town in the West Coast Region of the South Island of New Zealand.

[3][4] There is a pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the Arnold from the town to access the lake shore across the river, with some short easy bush walks on each side.

[5] The town's main tourist attractions are the panoramic views and water sport opportunities arising from its position on the shores of Lake Brunner.

[6] Moana is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 1.16 km2 (0.45 sq mi).

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.6% had no religion, 36.8% were Christian, and 5.3% were Buddhist.

In November 1892, the company opened the railway from Brunnerton, but at that stage Moana was only a flag station.

In May 1895 the Government seized the company's assets on the grounds that the contract had expired with the works incomplete.

[13] The opening of the railway to Moana enabled settlement by Pākeha and establishment of timber mills in the local area.

By June 1895 a 140 metres (460 ft) siding was being operated at Moana station by the Lake Brunner Sawmill Company.

[14] The Moana Railway Station is listed as a Category 1 Historic Place by Heritage New Zealand.