Gore

Gore is a town and district in the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand. It has a resident population of 8,290 as of June 2024. Gore is known for its country music scene and hosts an annual country music festival. The town is also surrounded by farmland and is an important centre for agriculture in the region. The Mataura River, with nearly 150 km of easily accessible waters, is internationally renowned for brown trout fishing. Gore has an extensive agricultural history and is home to the biennial Southern Field Days, a three-day event promoting rural technology. The town also features the Eastern Southland Gallery, the Hokonui Moonshine Museum, and the Hokonui Pioneer Village and Museum. For family-friendly activities, Gore offers the Gore Multisports Complex, which includes an aquatic centre, ice rink, and indoor sports stadium, as well as Dolamore Park, which features camping, a children’s playground, forest walks, and mountain bike trails