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

Where to stay in Gore

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East Gore

East Gore might not have many top sights, but Fly Fish Mataura and Gore Historical Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

East 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 Eastern Southland Gallery and Hokonui Moonshine Museum.

Charlton
Esplanade Motels

Esplanade Motels

3 out of 5
35 Railway Esplanade Gore
The price is NZ$171 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
NZ$171
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (218 reviews)
Motelier is a top person, easy to talk to, helpfull

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Esplanade Motels
Charlton Motel

Charlton Motel

3.5 out of 5
9 Charlton Road Gore
The price is NZ$178 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$178
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Newman Park and Gore Racecourse are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
Easy, great service, top people, warm and dry

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Charlton Motel
The Reservation B&B

The Reservation B&B

3 out of 5
16 Spittles Way Gore Southland
The price is NZ$159 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$159
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Gore. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Newman Park and Bannerman Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
Beautiful, cozy place to stay. Many friendly animals, nice views and beautiful yards! The owner (husband) has a great collection of old cars and motorcycles:-) Enjoyed the stay a lot, wish we could stay longer!!!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Reservation B&B
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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.
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! (59 reviews)
Lovely art deco home. Vwry clean and tidy and great art deco styling. Warm and cosy

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

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

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

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 Historical Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Gore Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Gore. Experience the area's live music and museums.

Gore Historical Museum

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

Fly Fish Mataura

Enjoy an outing to Fly Fish Mataura during your stay in Gore. Take in the live music and countryside in the area.

Fly Fish Mataura

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

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