Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Jackson Bay February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Jackson Bay](https://expedia.ca/Jackson-Bay-Hotels.d553248635975724431.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Jackson Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Jackson-Bay.d553248635975724431.Car-Rental-Guide)[Jackson Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Jackson-Bay.d553248635975724431.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Jackson Bay ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Jackson Bay Types of activities [Jackson Bay travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Jackson-Bay.dx553248635975724431) ![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) ## Jackson Bay Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Jackson Bay has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Jackson Bay is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Jackson Bay to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975724431) ## Recommended things to do in Jackson Bay | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Franz Josef to Queenstown Day Tour](/things-to-do/franz-josef-to-queenstown-day-tour.a49203659.activity-details): CA $178 | | Top 5 things to do | [Waiatoto River Safari](/things-to-do/waiatoto-river-safari.a1394682.activity-details)[Franz Josef to Queenstown Day Tour](/things-to-do/franz-josef-to-queenstown-day-tour.a49203659.activity-details)[Southern Glacier Experience](/things-to-do/southern-glacier-experience.a349020.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Waiatoto River Safari](/things-to-do/waiatoto-river-safari.a1394682.activity-details) | | With kids | [Waiatoto River Safari](/things-to-do/waiatoto-river-safari.a1394682.activity-details)[Franz Josef to Queenstown Day Tour](/things-to-do/franz-josef-to-queenstown-day-tour.a49203659.activity-details)[Southern Glacier Experience](/things-to-do/southern-glacier-experience.a349020.activity-details) | ## What to do in Jackson Bay --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Jackson Bay #### Hapuka Estuary Walk You can take time to visit Hapuka Estuary Walk during your travels to Jackson Bay. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jackson Bay worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Jackson Bay? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Jackson Bay? ### Is three days enough to stay in Jackson Bay? ### What are some activities to do in Jackson Bay with kids? > - [Waiatoto River Safari](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/waiatoto-river-safari.a1394682.activity-details) > - [Franz Josef to Queenstown Day Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/franz-josef-to-queenstown-day-tour.a49203659.activity-details) > - [Southern Glacier Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/southern-glacier-experience.a349020.activity-details) ### What to do in Jackson Bay for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Jackson Bay? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on 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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