Camping is also available. Farming Production from the rich fertile farmland has been the mainstay of this area's economy since it was settled. Although the area is still predominantly sheep farming, over the past few years diversification has been taking place. Today's farming practices include, cattle for dairy and beef, grains for stock food and human consumption, deer for venison and velvet, ostrich and emu farming as well as horticulture. Many visitors wish to experience life on a farm as part of their holiday and with the numerous and varied Farm and Country stays available visitors are spoilt for choice.
Opportunities exist for visitors to take part in the activities of the farm.
A lecture on the history of sheep farming in the region, as well as a mini museum of farm memorabilia make this an interesting place to spend some time. The Riversdale Tractor Museum houses Southland and Otago's largest collection of vintage tractors, whilst Hokonui Pioneer Park also has a great collection of farming machinery and memorabilia. Like the other museums of the area these are interesting places to visit and understand the importance of farming to the region and how it has developed and progressed over the years. Gore and Mataura Brown Trout and country music are just two of the attractions which have given Gore a world wide reputation. From October through to April, Gore takes on an international feel as anglers from all over the globe come to pit their skills against the wily brown trout in the Mataura River and its tributaries.