Gore is internationally known for trout fishing, Country Music Festival and its annual Hokonui Fashion Awards. Gore also provides excellent amenities including good shopping, cafes, library, museum, art gallery housing the Mooney collection, a new multi-sports complex with fitness, swimming, hydrotherapy and ice skating facilities and a golf course. Also in the district is a grade 1-2 mountain bike track and Dolamore Park, a bush reserve with interesting bush walks. We are also only one hour away from the sea and all the attractions of the Southern Coast and Stewart Island.