Gillespies Beach

A gravel path leading through a rocky terrain with sparse vegetation, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A beach with pebbles and waves under a clear sky.

Things to do

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

€33
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs

Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs

€33
per adult
Franz Josef: West Coast Wildlife Centre Entry Ticket -48 hrs
People taking selfie on snowpack in Queenstown

Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

€331
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

€250
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
Franz Josef Nature Tour

Franz Josef Nature Tour

€56
per adult
Franz Josef Nature Tour
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

€200
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
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Euro House Inn Airport

Euro House Inn Airport

4 out of 5
Isola Sacra
Price was €634, price is now €286 per person
€286
per person
18 Nov - 24 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Rome (FCO)
7.8/10 Good! (962 reviews)
Nice and close to airport and very comfortable stay!

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Jet Luxury at the Vdara Condo Hotel

Jet Luxury at the Vdara Condo Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Las Vegas Strip
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Price was €2,326, price is now €1,458 per person
€1,458
per person
19 Nov - 22 Nov
found 11 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8.4/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)

Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

3 out of 5
Manhattan
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Price was €1,754, price is now €1,142 per person
€1,142
per person
13 Nov - 19 Nov
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Dublin (DUB) to New York (JFK)
8.8/10 Excellent! (8,040 reviews)

Stay near popular Gillespies Beach attractions

Gillespies Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gillespies Beach during your trip to Westland Tai Poutini National Park? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
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Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

4 out of 5
209 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier
Sunset Motel

Sunset Motel

3 out of 5
93 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
Sunset Motel
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

2 out of 5
Kerrs Road Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels
Lake Matheson Motel

Lake Matheson Motel

4 out of 5
Cnr Cook Flat Road & Pekanga Drive Fox Glacier
Lake Matheson Motel
Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel

3.5 out of 5
15 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
Rainforest Motel
High Peaks Hotel

High Peaks Hotel

3.5 out of 5
167 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
High Peaks Hotel
Fox Glacier Lodge

Fox Glacier Lodge

4 out of 5
41 Sullivan Road Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier Lodge
The Westhaven Motel

The Westhaven Motel

3 out of 5
29 Main Road, State Highway 6 Fox Glacier
The Westhaven Motel
Misty Peaks Guesthouse

Misty Peaks Guesthouse

4 out of 5
105 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
Misty Peaks Guesthouse
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