Town
Gore
Head to the South Island's Gore for a chance to experience the best of Kiwi hospitality and interesting culture. A fully restored art deco theatre, an internationally acclaimed art gallery, and a moonshine museum give this town a personality and energy all its own. Annual events like the New Zealand Country Music Awards, New Zealand Ballet, and the NZ International Film Festival all add to Gore’s vibrancy.
Gore also happens to be the Brown Trout Capital of the World. These famous fish can sometimes be seen in the Mataura River which runs through town and offers plenty of riverside strolls and grassy knolls to explore.
01 Eastern Southland Gallery
14 Hokonui Drive, Gore
Housed in the former Carnegie Library building in Gore, the permanent collection at Eastern Southland Gallery beckons local and international art fans alike.
02 Hokonui Moonshine Museum
16 Hokonui Drive, Gore
A museum and whiskey distillery that pays homage to the notorious Scotch-New Zealander clan the McRae, who supplied the region with some of the best whiskey distilled outside of Scotland during Prohibition, aka Hokonui Moonshine.
03 St James Theatre
61 Irk Street, Gore
Gore’s vibrant and electric cultural heart offers daily blockbuster screenings, live productions and a retro snack bar which delights visitors of all ages.
04 The Green Room
59 Irk Street, Gore
A hub for barista coffee and homemade Kiwi café favourites.
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