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Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland

A small harbour town on Bonne Bay, and the usual base for Gros Morne. This guide covers the drive in, how to spend your days and the details that can change your plans.

Deer Lake to Rocky HarbourThings to doWestern Brook Pond boat tour

Rocky Harbour sits inside Gros Morne National Park. Most visitors fly into Deer Lake, rent a car, and drive Route 430 for about an hour. From town you can reach the north-side trails, the Western Brook Pond boat tour, and, on a separate day, the Tablelands on the south side of Bonne Bay.

~72 kmfrom Deer Lake / YDF
~1 houron Route 430
27 km northto Western Brook Pond
No transita car is the plan

Start with the decision in front of you

See and do near Rocky Harbour

See & do

Hikes, the lighthouse, the boat tour, and what to do when it rains.

Bonne Bay near Rocky Harbour

Plan the trip

Airport, rental car, drive times, weather and how many days you actually need.

Why people stay here

Central baseYou're close to the north-side trails and to services, and you don't change towns every night.
Harbour eveningsYou can walk to dinner and then to the sunset.
Visitor servicesFood, lodging, fuel and the Parks Canada centre.
Room for weatherYou can swap an exposed hike for a shorter coastal day.

The place itself

Bonne Bay coast near Rocky Harbour Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse Mountains in Gros Morne National Park Gros Morne coastline Western Brook Pond

Build a trip that fits

One day

One big outing. You won't see the whole park.

Three days

A first visit with hiking, the coast, and one booked experience.

Five days

Both sides of Bonne Bay, with a day left for weather.

Compare places to stay

Open a map of hotels, inns and cottages in Rocky Harbour, Norris Point or Woody Point. Prices and availability come from the booking sites.

Rocky HarbourNorris PointWoody Point

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Sorted by what you're trying to plan.

Things to do Hiking Western Brook Pond Scenic drives Family activities Rainy-day activities
Gros Morne Park overview South side Visitor centre
Plan your trip Deer Lake to Rocky Harbour YDF car rental Drive times from town When to visit Weather & packing
Stay, eat & town Where to stay Where to eat The town
Glossary All terms The Tablelands Fjord
Research & answers How the Tablelands proved plate tectonics Why the mountain closes every spring FAQs Lobster Cove Head Practical information Gros Morne by area Backcountry permit