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Newfoundland Adventure: Westbound

Newfoundland Adventure: Westbound

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Description

It’s time to explore North America’s most northeasterly point, where the dramatic coastline, mighty fjords and wonderful wildlife will take your breath away. With a knowledgeable leader to guide the way on this eight-day adventure, you’ll experience a landscape that has been shaped by the elements over thousands of years, meet with locals and stop into historic towns surrounded by the splendour of Newfoundland’s famous scenery. Watch huge icebergs bob past the town known as ‘The Iceberg Capital of the World’ in the spring, go whale watching and spot puffins at one of North America’s best viewing sites.

Trip Name
Newfoundland Adventure: Westbound
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
8
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Marvel at Western Brook Pond, the spectacular, glacier-carved, landlocked fjord in Gros Morne National Park during a scenic boat tour that gets you closer to nature.
  • Meet locals on a historic walking tour of Trinity and hear about how Gander welcomed thousands of stranded travelers after 9/11.
  • Take a boat through the clear waters surrounding Twillingate, keeping an eye out for whales, seabirds and more.
  • Watch puffins at Elliston’s renowned viewing site – one of the closest land views one can get of these birds in North America.
  • Admire spectacular coastal scenery and head out to historic lighthouses that mark the easternmost point of Canada.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and may be on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - St. John's
Welcome to St John’s! Meet your group at a welcome meeting at 10 am this morning, then set out straight away on a leader-led tour of the city. Drive up Signal Hill for sweeping views of St. John’s Harbour, stopping at St John’s famous colourful houses on ‘Jellybean Row’ along the way. You’ll have free time to find some lunch, then take in the views at Cape Spear Lighthouse and maybe even make it to Canada's easternmost point. Later, join your group for a welcome dinner. Sample Jigg’s dinner pie (a classic Newfoundland dish), then pop over to a local pub for a traditional ‘screech-in’ ceremony that involves a shot of screech (rum) and kissing a cod. It’s more fun than you might think!
Day 2 - Trinity
After breakfast, head to the town of Trinity. This small, working coastal community is considered one of Newfoundland’s best-preserved historic towns, and has retained much of its 18th-century character. There, you’ll join a local guide for a walking tour to learn about Trinity’s history and its Beothuk, French, Irish and English influences, and admire its colourful saltbox houses and winding lanes that hug the protected harbour. After, you might like to hike up Gun Hill for a bird’s-eye view of the town, or perhaps join your travel buddies for dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 3 - Trinity
Today it’s time to spot puffins at Elliston’s renowned viewing site. This is one of the closest land views of puffins in North America! See if you can also spot the Puffin King, a rock formation that looks like a puffin sitting on a throne. After you’ve seen the puffins, drive a short way north to visit the historic Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, a favourite subject of photographers in Newfoundland. Climb the stairs to the top of the tower and see the seal oil-fuelled light that was used in the 1800s.
Day 4 - Twillingate
This morning, head to the town of Gander. Here, you’ll meet with a local to learn about the role the unassuming town played in one of North America’s most significant events. Due to the closure of North American airspace on 9/11, around 6600 people were diverted to Gander – increasing the town’s population by 70% in a matter of hours. You’ll hear about what went into hosting those numbers, as well as the lasting impact it's had on the town. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to Twillingate. There, you’ll take an afternoon boat ride where you can scan the sea for whales and seabirds. In the spring, you might get to see icebergs floating down the stretch of water known as Iceberg Alley. After, head back to your hotel and take it easy or explore Twillingate, known as 'The Iceberg Capital of the World.’
Day 5 - Rocky Harbour
Start the day with a visit to the Beothuk Interpretation Centre, which tells the history of the Indigenous Beothuk people who used to live on Newfoundland. You might like to leave an offering at the nearby Spirit Garden, to help keep the memory of this lost culture alive. Then, continue the drive, stopping to stretch your legs at Norris Point and Green Point along the way. Arrive in Rocky Harbour in the afternoon. Settle in, then maybe join your group for dinner this evening.
Day 6 - Rocky Harbour
Start the day in Gros Morne National Park with a stroll along the Western Brook Pond Trail and take in the view before boarding a boat for a scenic sail. Don't forget your camera. This glacier-carved, landlocked fjord is home to dramatic waterfalls that cascade from ponds atop the plateau, towering billion-year-old cliffs and abundant wildlife. Then, drive south to walk around the historic Lobster Cove Lighthouse and enjoy the view of the rolling waves and rocky beaches far below.
Day 7 - Deer Lake
Make your final visit to Gros Morne National Park this morning, where you’ll get to do something pretty extraordinary – walk on the earth’s mantle at the Tablelands. The orange landscape sits in stark contrast to the surrounding greens and blues – there are plenty of unique plants in the area, too like carnivorous sundews and the purple pitcher plant. After, continue to Deer Lake, where you might like to join your group for dinner to celebrate your adventures.
Day 8 - Deer Lake
After breakfast, your Newfoundland adventure comes to an end, and you are free to depart at any time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
23-05-202730-05-2027AUD $ 5,150-
10-06-202717-06-2027AUD $ 5,390-
28-06-202705-07-2027AUD $ 5,295-
16-07-202723-07-2027AUD $ 5,295-
03-08-202710-08-2027AUD $ 5,390-
21-08-202728-08-2027AUD $ 5,295-
08-09-202715-09-2027AUD $ 5,150-
21-05-202828-05-2028AUD $ 5,405-
08-06-202815-06-2028AUD $ 5,405-
26-06-202803-07-2028AUD $ 5,560-
14-07-202821-07-2028AUD $ 5,560-
01-08-202808-08-2028AUD $ 5,560-
19-08-202826-08-2028AUD $ 5,560-
06-09-202813-09-2028AUD $ 5,405-

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights), Bed & Breakfast (1 night), Inn (2 nights), Cabin (2 nights)

Transport

Private Vehicle, boat

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