Fly a vintage aircraft, view world-class art, fish for trout, sample Hokonui moonshine or enjoy walks in native bush. Our friendly staff can help with all the information you need, to enjoy your stay in the Gore District.
Fishing the Mataura River, Gore District. World famous for brown trout fly fishing.
Known as the Capital of Country Music, Gore's country music festival is held every Queen's Birthday weekend.
The Hokonui Moonshiners' Festival is one of our key events - held every second summer. Any time of year, visit the Hokonui Moonshine Museum to find out about our illicit moonshine distilling history and to try a wee dram.
Don't miss getting a selfie at the giant trout statue. The Country Capital hands of fame statue is also just nearby.
Take a flight in a de Havilland Tiger Moth at Mandeville
Visit the Eastern Southland Gallery or "Goreggenheim" as it was coined for its unexpectedly international art collections.
Visit the Gore District for the best of Rural City Living
For all your accommodation and travel queries and to find out about local attractions, make sure you visit the Gore Visitor Centre.
Located within the heritage precinct, the Centre is central to two of Gore's main attractions - the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and the world-renowned Eastern Southland Gallery, home to the John Money and NZ artist Ralph Hotere collections.
Our friendly staff can help with bookings for local events. Don't leave without trying some of our local whiskey!
Gore Visitor Centre, 16 Hokonui Drive, Gore, Southland, New Zealand.
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