Gore district, Southland, New Zealand

Places to visit near Gore

Gore is a town in Gore district, Southland, New Zealand, home to about 12,108 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 waterfalls and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Eastern Southland Gallery (1 km), Landslip Hill (21 km) and Hokonui Hills (46 km).

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Gore, Southland
Gore, Gore district, Southland, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gore at a glance

Location
Gore district, Southland, New Zealand
Population
about 12,108
Coordinates
46.1028° S, 168.9436° E
Places within 50 km
93 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Gore

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gore

171 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gore. The closest is Waikaka (8 km); the best-known is Landslip Hill (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gore

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gore. The closest is Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Gore

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Gore. The closest is Te Au-nui-pihapiha-kanakana (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Gore

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gore. The closest is Daw Point (66 km); the best-known is Porpoise Bay (78 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Gore

7 museums within 100 km of Gore. The closest is Eastern Southland Gallery (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Gore

6 churches within 100 km of Gore. The closest is East Gore Presbyterian Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gore

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gore
  2. 1 km Gore A&P Showgrounds · park, Gore
  3. 22 km Landslip Hill · hill, Clutha
  4. 20 km East Gore Presbyterian Church · church, Clutha
  5. 1 km Gore Historical Museum · museum, Gore
  6. 1 km Eastern Southland Gallery · museum, Clutha
  7. 1 km Back to Gore

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How to reach Gore

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gore by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints65171Waikaka (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1949Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve (11 km)
    Waterfalls216Te Au-nui-pihapiha-kanakana (14 km)
    Beaches & coast015Daw Point (66 km)
    Museums37Eastern Southland Gallery (1 km)
    Churches16East Gore Presbyterian Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Mataura River (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lake Bennett (59 km)
    Parks23Gore A&P Showgrounds (1 km)
    Forts & heritage03Southland Museum & Art Gallery (71 km)

    Gore: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gore?

    Eastern Southland Gallery (museum, about 1 km), Landslip Hill (hill, about 21 km), Gore Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), East Gore Presbyterian Church (church, about 1 km), Gore A&P Showgrounds (park, about 1 km), Waikaka (viewpoint, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gore?

    93 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 waterfalls, 3 museums, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gore?

    Waikaka, about 8 km by road; Hokanui / East Peak (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Gore?

    Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve, about 11 km by road; Pukerau Red Tussock Scientific Reserve (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Gore?

    Te Au-nui-pihapiha-kanakana, about 14 km by road; Waterfall Range (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gore?

    Start in Gore, visit Gore A&P Showgrounds, then Landslip Hill, then East Gore Presbyterian Church, then Gore Historical Museum, then Eastern Southland Gallery, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gore?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Gore

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Gore’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Gore on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.