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Before you go
Your trip to Rocky Harbour.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Rocky Harbour – Newfoundland and Labrador Destination Gros Morne about 710 km from St. John's
How to get there
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Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF) Deer Lake · 70 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By Route 430, about 70 km from Deer Lake Airport, roughly a 1‑hour drive.
How many days
Two days: one for Western Brook Pond and the lighthouse, another for Mount Gros Morne.
When to go
From June to September, when the Western Brook Pond boat and services are open. The Mount Gros Morne trail often closes in spring to protect vegetation, typically until the end of June.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The boat, trails and other villages are a few kilometers away.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Rocky Harbour
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Morning
Western Brook Pond
Walk the 3 km to the dock and take the boat tour through the Western Brook Pond fjord.
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Afternoon
Lobster Cove Head
Return to Rocky Harbour and visit Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse, with views over Bonne Bay.
2 days in Rocky Harbour
Day 1
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All day
Western Brook Pond and lighthouse
Do the Western Brook Pond boat in the morning and Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse in the late afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Mount Gros Morne
Climb Mount Gros Morne via the roughly 16 km trail—start early and go in good weather.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Rocky Harbour a good base for Gros Morne?
Yes, it is the village with the most lodging and services, in the park’s center.
What is the distance from Rocky Harbour to Western Brook Pond?
About 30 km to the trailhead parking, plus 3 km on foot to the dock.
Does Rocky Harbour have a beach?
It has a pebble and rocky shoreline, good for walking and watching the sunset over the gulf; the water is cold for swimming.
How to get from Deer Lake to Rocky Harbour?
By car, about 70 km via Route 430, roughly a 1‑hour drive.