11 October 2026
Showers, retreating to the ranges in the afternoon, clearing in the evening but remaining mostly cloudy. Northerlies, dying out in the afternoon.
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Gillespies Beach Campsite
Camp near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
8
Dogs
Allowed
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Westland forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 5:43 am
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Rain developing in the morning. Northerlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls. Light winds.
15 October 2026
Showers, easing for a time. Southerlies developing.
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About Gillespies Beach Campsite
Camp near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.
Dog access at Gillespies Beach Campsite
Dogs on a leash only.
Facilities at Gillespies Beach Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
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