Brown Trout and Country Music are just two of the attractions which have given Gore a world wide reputation.

Gore is equally famous for the legend of the Hokonui Moonshine. The distilling of these fiery spirits in the misty Hokonui Hills which dominate Gore skyline, was illicit, but there remains to this day an aura of romance and mystique about this industry. The Hokonui Moonshine Museum reflects the social history of the time of this illicit industry and gives a fascinating insight to the moonshine era.

The Eastern Southland Gallery is the nucleus for a strong and thriving art community as well as having a permanent international art collection displayed.