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Hokonui Hills - Mataura River

Welcome to Gore

Kia ora - welcome to the Gore District, nestled under the Hokonui Hills in Murihiku Southland, NZ

THIS IS US

Nau mai ra ki Māruawai

Hokonui whakapiripiri, Mataura waiora, Māruawai taurikura.

Welcome to Gore

Hokonui that gathers. The lively waters of the Mataura. The nourishing lands of Māruawai.

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Gore - the Brown Trout Fishing Capital of the World

Visitors and locals alike share a common passion for brown trout fishing in our District - come and see why.
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