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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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 Gore Historical Museum.

Charlton
Esplanade Motels

Esplanade Motels

3 out of 5
35 Railway Esplanade Gore
The price is AU$138 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$138
1 Apr - 2 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 AU$134 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$134
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (146 reviews)
Spotlessly clean and friendly people

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Charlton Motel
 Riverlea Motel

Riverlea Motel

3 out of 5
46 Hokonui Drive Gore
The price is AU$152 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$152
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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
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
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.

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Reviews of Gore

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
13
5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
24
4 - Good 59%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Nain

Beautiful hillside

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Gore met my expectations completely.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Gore has a great community feel and you are welcomed like old friends. There are excellent cafes and shopping!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely town with easy access to amenities.

4/5 - Good

Sam

Just an average wee township. Plesant

3/5 - Okay

bodybuilders💪

We didn't visit the township