Gillespies Beach Inukshuk Sunset Westland New Zealand
Photo & Vacation Spot

Visitors to Gillespies Beach in Westland on the South Island of New Zealand have spent some time at sunset building an Inukshuk.

During this sunset at Gillespies Beach near the Fox Glacier in Westland, New Zealand, a pink and yellow blanket adorns the sky as the sun slowly disappears across the horizon. Visitors enjoying the sunset display from Gillespies Beach, decide to use the smooth rocks to create an Inukshuk.

Each rock is strategically placed on top of one another to ensure it stands erect, a challenge which can be difficult if the rocks are not the right shape and texture. This particular sunset is beautiful as the remaining light shines across the surface of the water highlighting the beach and the Inukshuk.

Inukshuks were once used as direction markers on trails or across open landscapes, to find food storage places or as an indication to some excellent fishing or hunting areas. Originating from the Inuit people hundreds of years ago, the Inukshuks are still made today in different cultures and regions as landmarks but many create them simply to enjoy their beauty.

Gillespies Beach in Westland, New Zealand is a peaceful place to explore, especially at sunset when the sky comes alive in stunning hues.

Cairn on Gillespies Beach at sunset, near Fox Glacier, Westland, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand.