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

￥6,155
per adult
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Franz Josef Nature Tour

Franz Josef Nature Tour

￥10,330
per adult
Franz Josef Nature Tour
People taking selfie on snowpack in Queenstown

Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

￥61,511
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mountains High Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

￥18,939
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Alpine Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

￥37,404
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

￥87,314
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
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Hotel Delle Civette

Hotel Delle Civette

3 out of 5
Nomentano
Price was ￥414,289, price is now ￥213,383 per person
￥213,383
per person
Nov 5 - Nov 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (HND) to Rome (FCO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)

The Towers at Lotte New York Palace

The Towers at Lotte New York Palace

5 out of 5
Manhattan
Save 100% on your flight
Price was ￥1,148,578, price is now ￥685,034 per person
￥685,034
per person
Nov 7 - Nov 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to New York (JFK)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (702 reviews)

One Bedroom | 1.5 Baths & Living Room | Jet Tub – Palms Place StripSuite- NO RESORT FEE

One Bedroom | 1.5 Baths & Living Room | Jet Tub – Palms Place StripSuite- NO RESORT FEE

4.5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was ￥781,455, price is now ￥467,236 per person
￥467,236
per person
Nov 2 - Nov 9
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (NRT) to Las Vegas (LAS)
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
The view was gorgeous at night with all the lights. We loved it! ~ Always Grateful. ~

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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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
Rainforest Motel

Rainforest Motel

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

High Peaks Hotel

3.5 out of 5
167 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
High Peaks Hotel
Lake Matheson Motel

Lake Matheson Motel

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