Gillespies Beach Campsite
Gillespies Beach • West Coast
Alerts
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- About
- Camp near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- Dogs on a leash only.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Car
- Unpowered sites
- 8
About this campsite
Several walks start near Gillespies Beach Campsite. These offer fantastic views of the coastline and the Southern Alps Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, as well as the chance to see remnants of Gillespies Beach's goldmining history.
Fees and bookings
Fees
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $10 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Book Gillespies Beach Campsite online.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Getting there
From Fox Glacier Weheka township turn onto Cook Flat Road and follow the road for 21 km to Gillespies Beach. Over half of the journey is on narrow, gravel road. Keep left and keep your speed to a minimum. Not suitable for campervans or caravans.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E2253720, N5751320
Latitude: -43.40805133, Longitude: 169.82862366
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