Gore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tractor lines in planted fields with tree-lined hills on the horizon; Gore, Longridge North, Southland, New Zealand
Aerial: Flock of Sheep grazing on a farm in winter time. Gore, Southland, New Zealand
Flock of Sheep grazing on a farm in winter time. Gore, Southland, New Zealand

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Where to stay in Gore

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Charlton

While Charlton may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Newman Park and Gore Public Gardens.

Charlton
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East Gore

East Gore might not have many top sights, but Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Gore Public Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East Gore
Riverlea Motel

Riverlea Motel

3 out of 5
46 Hokonui Drive Gore
The price is NZ$185 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$185
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gore Historical Museum and Hokonui Moonshine Museum are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
Clean, comfortable beds and easy walking to restaurants

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Riverlea Motel
Oakleigh Motel

Oakleigh Motel

2.5 out of 5
70 Hokonui Drive Gore
The price is NZ$177 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$177
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bannerman Park and Gore Historical Museum are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Oakleigh Motel
Esplanade Motels

Esplanade Motels

3 out of 5
35 Railway Esplanade Gore
The price is NZ$177 per night from 2 June to 3 June
NZ$177
2 June - 3 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Brown Trout and Gore Historical Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Great accommodation. Self contained one bedroom unit with parking just at your door. Everything was very clean, had heating, an electric blanket, all the basics required in the kitchen, tv in lounge and bedroom. The bathroom had under floor heating and was very clean. Close to town with supermarkets, ...

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Esplanade Motels
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Cozy cottage in Gore that is centrally located.

Cozy cottage in Gore that is centrally located.

Gore Southland
Stay at this holiday home in Gore. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gore Public Gardens and Newman Park are located ...
Cozy cottage in Gore that is centrally located.
WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME

Gore Mataura
Stay at this holiday home in Mataura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Gore Racecourse is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Absolutely gorgeous house, lovely and warm. Everything was very comfortable.

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME
Mainholm Lodge

Mainholm Lodge

Pomahaka Southland
Stay at this holiday home in Pomahaka. Enjoy laundry facilities.
Mainholm Lodge
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Hokonui Moonshine Museum

You can study the exhibits at Hokonui Moonshine Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Gore. Take in the live music and countryside in the area.

Hokonui Moonshine Museum

Gore Public Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Gore Public Gardens, a lovely green space in Gore. Experience the area's live music and art scene.

Gore Public Gardens

Newman Park

Explore the great outdoors at Newman Park, a lovely green space in Gore. Take in the live music and countryside in the area.

Newman Park

Gore Racecourse

You can take time to visit Gore Racecourse during your travels to Gore. Take in the live music and countryside in the area.

Gore Racecourse

Brown Trout

Learn about the local history of Gore when you take a trip to Brown Trout. Take in the live music and countryside in the area.

Brown Trout

Eastern Southland Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Eastern Southland Gallery during your travels in Gore. Take in the live music and countryside in the area.

Eastern Southland Gallery

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