southland

Southland

Highlights

  • Country Music
  • Line-dancing championships
  • Trout fishing

Proximity

  • by car:

    50mins from Invercargill

Gore is the official home of country music in New Zealand. It's also known for great fly fishing – or maybe you'd rather go flying in a Tiger Moth!

The rural town of Gore has a special attraction for country music fans. Every year in early June, Gore hosts the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, which incorporates the New Zealand Line Dancing Championships.

If you like to flick a fly rod, spring and early summer are the best times to catch a brown trout. In addition to the Mataura River, there are many productive streams close by. Guided fishing trips are available.

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