Gillespies Beach

Beach · Westland National Park

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"Known for its sunsets, seal colonies, and views of Mount Cook, Gillespies Beach offers a tannin-stained lagoon for swimming and a history of gold mining." - Madeline Bilis Madeline Bilis Madeline Bilis is a writer, editor, and guidebook author based in New England. She has a soft spot for brutalist buildings and a degree in journalism from Emerson College. She was previously an

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