Gillespies Beach walking tracks
DOC track · West Coast
Gillespies Beach walking tracks is a 5.2 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 61 m of climbing and a high point of 69 m.
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.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Various: 5 min - 3 hr 30 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy, Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 61 m |
| Elevation loss | 56 m |
| Highest point | 69 m |
| Lowest point | 2 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.41846, 169.82202 |
| End | -43.39531, 169.88180 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Campsites near the track
- Gillespies Beach Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Gillespies Beach walking tracks GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Lake Gault Track (12.1 km away)
- Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk (12.4 km away)
- Mount Fox Route (15.5 km away)
- Minnehaha Walk (16.7 km away)
- Copland Track to Welcome Flat Hut (17.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Gillespies Beach walking tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.