Te Moana is a locality in the Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand.
The nearby scenic reserve and gorge is well known by locals and in addition to being a popular camping site is home to a waterfall and deep swimming hole.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the sea" for Te Moana.
[2] Farming was the economic driver in the area, however, a health resort was built in 1905 by Tom Gunnion.
[2] The new school was built on the site in 1975 with a combination of Education Board money and the hard work of local residents.