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St John's to Gros Morne / Labrador - Feedback Please :)

Hi r/newfoundland! It's me again. I understand that you get many of these posts a week, and appreciate your patience :-). I've looked at previous posts and it's been very helpful since my last question. I don't usually plan in such detail, but I'm trying to book things in advance due to the busy holiday season!

Since then:

  • We have booked our car for the entirety of the trip. By jiggling around with the dates, locations, ferry / flight costs, etc. - made sense to rent one car throughout
  • Have arranged transportation for my friend to Stephenville so won't need a detour (got lucky there!)

May I please have some feedback regarding the following itinerary?

  • Particularly for Gros Morne hiking? Wanted to do backcountry, but it doesn't seem recommended without GPS experience
  • Recommended accommodations in Gros Morne? Thinking Berry Hill Campground for the North or a Cabin throughout (though pricey)
  • Stop in between St John's and Gros Morne? Decided not to do the drive in one go. Afraid of potentially being caught in the dark (moose!) and friend wants to have Mallard Cottage brunch in St. John's on July 1

First time formatting a table, hope it works!!

DateStartEndDetails
28-JNTorontoSt John'sLand in AM / Explore St John's
29-JNSt John'sSt John'sCape Spear / East Coast Hiking
30-JNSt John'sSt John'sBay Roberts Day Trip
01-JLSt John'sGanderDrive halfway to Gros Morne. Thinking Gander or New-Wes Valley
02-JLGanderGrosM NArrive in park by 2PM. Chill @ Shallow beach, see Lobster Cove Lighthouse
03-JLGrosM NGrosM NWestern Pond Boat Tour + Baker Brook Falls Trail
04-JLGrosM NGrosM SGros Morne Mountain Hike
05-JLGrosM SGrosM STablelands Talk / Hike + Green Gardens
06-JLGrosM SRed BayLunch @ The Arches Prov Park, continue on to Red Bay via ferry
07-JLRed BayRed BayExplore Red Bay, perhaps St Mary's Harbour too
08-JLRed BaySt AnthonyVikings!
09-JLSt AnthonySt AnthonyMore Vikings! Yay!
10-JLSt AnthonyPort Aux Basques7 hr drive. Overnight Ferry to Sydney, NS
11-JLSydneyCape Breton
12-JLCape BretonCape Breton
13-JLCape BretonHalifax
14-JLHalifaxHalifaxPeggy's Cove. Gorge on lobster.
15-JLHalifaxHalifaxLunenberg Day Trip
16-JLHalifaxTorontoHome :(

thanks so much :)

Posted May 15, 2016, 9:08 PM UTC

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