Jackson Bay

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You can see the Tasman Sea! On the other side the mountains!
You can see the Tasman Sea! On the other side the mountains!
The other side! The view is amazing!
Looking for some penguins!
Beautiful day. Leaving Haast for Jackson bay before to go back and continue to the Glaciers!
Take the family on a boat trip around the calm waters of Jackson Bay. There's no better way to appreciate the area's spectacular scenic beauty.

We've got great news if you're keeping a close eye on your vacation finances. Admission is free to Jackson Bay, located in Westland District. After you've explored this inlet along the shoreline, why not swing by Lake Ellery? It's another of the area's favorite sights.

Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures.

Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures.

Jackson Bay West Coast
Stay at this vacation home in Jackson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hannah's Beach and Hapuka Estuary Walk are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Place was amazing very comfortable and so close to beach ,beautiful bird life. Definitely will be back to stay.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures.
Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast

3 out of 5
Haast-Jackson Bay Road Haast
$75 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$87 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Haast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (680 reviews)
Very nice service very nice receptionist good experience in this hotel welcome back later

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Heartland Hotel Haast
Wonderland Makarora Lodge

Wonderland Makarora Lodge

2.5 out of 5
5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road Makarora
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
$110 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this lodge in Makarora. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Popular attraction Blue Pools is located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (241 reviews)
The staff were lovely. We had to move lodges because of a lighting problem and that did get confusing but all turned out fine in the end.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Wonderland Makarora Lodge
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Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures.

Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures.

Jackson Bay West Coast
Stay at this vacation home in Jackson Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hannah's Beach and Hapuka Estuary Walk are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Place was amazing very comfortable and so close to beach ,beautiful bird life. Definitely will be back to stay.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures.
Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa

Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa

Makarora OTA
Stay at this cottage in Makarora. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attraction Blue Pools is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
Beautiful garden and cozy cottage! Lovely to have games and dvds for both adults and kids. And interesting books about the local environment and alpine region. Wish we could have stayed another night.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa
Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township

Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township

Haast West Coast
Stay at this vacation home in Haast. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Aotearoa Gemstones and Haast Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
Good size & clean but needs some live

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Hapuka Estuary Walk

You can take time to visit Hapuka Estuary Walk during your travels to Jackson Bay.

Hapuka Estuary Walk

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Really great hike. You need to be with someone who knows where they're going.

Haast

Mount Aspiring National Park showing a gorge or canyon and a river or creek

Mount Aspiring National Park

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