Title: Jackson Bay Travel Guide: Best of Jackson Bay, West Coast Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Jackson Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Jackson-Bay-Hotels.d553248635975724431.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Jackson Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Jackson-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975724431.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Jackson Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Jackson-Bay.d553248635975724431.Car-Hire-Guide)[Jackson Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Jackson-Bay.d553248635975724431.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Jackson Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![You can see the Tasman Sea! On the other side the mountains!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975724431/a682b623-2ede-4c15-a848-9aa8448aa915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![You can see the Tasman Sea! On the other side the mountains!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975724431/a682b623-2ede-4c15-a848-9aa8448aa915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The other side! The view is amazing!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975724431/793e7e2d-e9e7-46b2-8e8b-217397f8d5d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking for some penguins! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975724431/b56c55ab-7f8e-4d30-99df-b7f71d440198.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful day. Leaving Haast for Jackson bay before to go back and continue to the Glaciers! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975724431/fa4b603e-bec2-4cf1-89f4-63c1086b37c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Jackson Bay Things to do - Top hotels in Jackson Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Jackson Bay ![Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104740000/104730100/104730050/6bc1b3b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures. Jackson Bay West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Jackson Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hannah's Beach and Hapuka Estuary Walk are located ... 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 18 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=104730050&PinnedHotelID=104730050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724431) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=104730050&PinnedHotelID=104730050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724431) ![Heartland Hotel Haast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3070000/3069900/3069802/fbf27897_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heartland Hotel Haast Haast-Jackson Bay Road Haast Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £63 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Haast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 7.6/10 Good! (681 reviews) Very nice service very nice receptionist good experience in this hotel welcome back later Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=3069802&PinnedHotelID=3069802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724431) ![Wonderland Makarora Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41520000/41511900/41511819/e2426a25_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wonderland Makarora Lodge 5944 Haast Pass-Makarora Road Makarora £79 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & 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 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=41511819&PinnedHotelID=41511819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975724431) [See all 14 properties in Jackson Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975724431) 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. ![Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104740000/104730100/104730050/6bc1b3b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy Bach, minutes to Neil's Beach, Jacksons Bay, with lots of adventures. Jackson Bay West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Jackson Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hannah's Beach and Hapuka Estuary Walk are located ... 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 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jackson-Bay-Hotels-Cosy-Bach.h104730050.Hotel-Information) ![Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48840000/48835200/48835150/9a5e0286_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Birdsong Cottage - nestled up against Mt Aspiring National Park with Spa Makarora OTA Stay at this cottage in Makarora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Makarora-Hotels-Birdsong-Cottage-Nestled-Up-Against-Mt-Aspiring-National-Park-With-Spa.h48835150.Hotel-Information) ![Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99950000/99946400/99946383/ca0f4209_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welcoming and well loved older house centrally located in Haast township Haast West Coast Stay at this holiday home in Haast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Aotearoa Gemstones and Haast Beach ... 9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews) Comfortable and quiet. Great communication witv host! Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Haast-Hotels-Welcoming-And-Well-Loved-Older-House-Centrally-Located-In-Haast-Township.h99946383.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Jackson Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975724431&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Jackson Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975724431&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975724431&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975724431&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975724431&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975724431&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975724431&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Hapuka Estuary Walk You can take time to visit Hapuka Estuary Walk during your travels to Jackson Bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hapuka-Estuary-Walk-Jackson-Bay.d553248635975724433.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Southern Glacier Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/349020/e16ee612-d708-4d66-b7ac-ab928e28f4f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southern Glacier Experience £357 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/southern-glacier-experience.a349020.activity-details) [See all activities in Jackson Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jackson-Bay.d553248635975724431.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Jackson Bay ![Mount Aspiring National Park showing a gorge or canyon and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344369/b690e97d-f9fb-4d42-aeaa-cadf78a86591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Aspiring National Park - Cities near Jackson Bay - Places of interest [Mount Aspiring National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Aspiring-National-Park.dx6344369) - [Lake Wānaka ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Wanaka-Otago.d6110710.Attraction) - [Mount Victor ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Victor-Mount-Aspiring-National-Park.d669498427978891264.Attraction) - [Hannah's Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hannahs-Beach-West-Coast.d553248621565250933.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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