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Gillespies Beach Campsite

4.3(177 reviews)

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Among South Island's campsite or camping grounds, Gillespies Beach Campsite is a camping ground at Unnamed Road, Westland National Park, 7886. The site sits within the national park landscape, so campers sleep among bush and open sky rather than in a town.

Gillespies Beach Campsite operates as a camping ground with facilities suited to tent and vehicle-based stays in a national park setting. Its listing at http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/west-coast/places/gillespies-beach/things-to-do/campsites/gillespies-beach-campsite/ covers its campsite operations. Campers have left 177 reviews, and the venue holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating.

Travellers reach the campsite by road, and Queenstown sits among the nearby places listed for onward travel. Longer itineraries can also take in Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura.

Seasons here run opposite to the northern hemisphere, with summer from December to February and winter from June to August. English is the main language and te reo Māori is also official, so Māori place names appear throughout the country. The 177 reviews place Gillespies Beach Campsite among the more reviewed camping grounds on South Island, and the 4.3 out of 5 rating reflects that body of feedback. Campers booking a stay at Gillespies Beach Campsite should plan around the national park setting, where facilities follow the campsite format rather than a holiday park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What facilities should visitors expect at Gillespies Beach Campsite?

Gillespies Beach Campsite is a camping ground on South Island, and its setting places it within reach of nearby places such as Queenstown. Visitors should plan around the campsite's location in the Westland National Park area of New Zealand.

What kind of business is Gillespies Beach Campsite?

Gillespies Beach Campsite is a camping ground on South Island, and its official page sits at http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/west-coast/places/gillespies-beach/things-to-do/campsites/gillespies-beach-campsite/. Travellers planning a stay can find it listed under the camping category for the South Island.

Where is Gillespies Beach Campsite located on South Island?

Gillespies Beach Campsite sits at Unnamed Road, Westland National Park, 7886, on South Island. The campsite is found in the Westland National Park area of New Zealand, where English is the main language and te reo Māori is also official, so Māori place names appear throughout the country.

How do visitors rate Gillespies Beach Campsite?

Visitors rate Gillespies Beach Campsite at 4.3/5, based on 177 reviews. The campsite is a camping ground on South Island, and summer there runs from December to February while winter falls from June to August.

How many reviews does Gillespies Beach Campsite have?

Gillespies Beach Campsite holds a rating of 4.3/5 from 177 reviews. That score reflects how visitors have rated this South Island camping ground.

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