Gillespies Beach walking tracks

West Coast · New Zealand

Distance5.2 km (3.2 mi)all 6 sections

Climb69 m (226 ft)61 m (200 ft) down

High point69 m (226 ft)lowest 2 m (7 ft)

DOC's timeVarious: 5 min - 3 hr 30 min returnas DOC publishes it

GradeEasy, AdvancedDOC

This track is mapped in 6 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Pink: the track. Blue: campsites.

A visit to Gillespies Beach offers a scenic drive, lovely views of the Southern Alps Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, an historic cemetery and coastal walks.