Local Attractions
Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre
The Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre houses mostly aircraft from the 1920s and 30s, including an extensive collection of de Havilland aircraft. It is unique in that nearly all of the aircraft on display actually fly.
Gore Aquatic Centre
The Gore Aquatic Centre is part of the jewel in the Gore District’s recreational crown, that is the Gore Multisports Complex.
Trout Fishing
Gore is the second-largest town in the Southland region. Divided into two parts by the Mataura River, Gore is famous for its brown trout fishing and Country and Western music. Gore has clean, pristine rivers and lakes offering the perfect environment for freshwater fly fishing, salmon or trout fishing.
Public Gardens
The Gore District Council maintains two public gardens in Gore. There are also significant garden areas and native bush at Dolamore Park, which is our outdoor adventure park.
Hokonui Pioneer Village & Museum
The historic buildings onsite include a church with a lychgate, an old bank, a pioneer cottage, an early school and a blacksmith. There is a large complex with an office, a kitchen, souvenir counter and public toilets.