Gore
New Zealand · SouthlandNZ
Town in Southland region, New Zealand
Gore is a town and district in the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand. It has a resident population of 8,310 as of June 2025. Gore is known for its country music scene and hosts an annual country music festival. The town is also surrounded by farmland and is an important centre for agriculture in the region.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,230
- Coordinates
- -46.103, 168.944
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 75 m
Overview of Gore
Gore belongs to Southland, New Zealand and has the feel of a tiny locality. Its resident count stands at approximately 8,230. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: water sports, culture and nature. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Gore
Water Sports in Gore
(3)For water sports, expect Diving, Scuba Diving and Wakeboard. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Gore.
Culture in Gore
(2)Looking for culture? Gore has Mosques and Statues. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gore.
Nature in Gore
(2)The nature shortlist for Gore: Countryside and Rivers. All of it is drawn from Gore's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Gore
(1)Our data lists Shooting Ranges as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Gore.
Shopping in Gore
(1)Shopping in Gore covers Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Gore.
More to do in Gore
(1)Gore records Fishing under other activities. All of it is drawn from Gore's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Gore
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Gore is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Southland and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Gore that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gore known for?
- Gore, in Southland, New Zealand, is best known for water sports, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 8,230 residents.
- What can you do in Gore?
- Recorded activities in Gore include Diving, Scuba Diving, Wakeboard, Mosques and Statues. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Gore?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Gore located?
- Gore is located in Southland, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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