Newman Sound Campground – Terra Nova National Park – Newfoundland

We headed south from New World Island (near Twillingate) and on to Gander where we visited our nephew and loaded up on supplies (DEF for our diesel engine) at Canadian Tire. It was wonderful to see him and enjoy a fantastic meal at Rosie’s which included a Turkey Mess and Moose Farts! Yay!

Welcome to Gander – The Crossroads of the World

Resupply of DEF for the Sprinter

Moose Farts for dessert at Rosie’s in Gander

Rosie’s Restaurant and bakery – Turkey Mess!! Delicious!!

Gander is known as the crossroads of the world and is known for a variety of things but one of the more recent is the Broadway Musical “Come From Away” about how Gander helped the stranded passengers during the 9/11 attacks in the US. Thank you Gander and the surrounding communities!!

We continued on to Terra Nova National Park located on several inlets of the Bonavista peninsula. It is known for its rugged beauty and lots of canoeing, kayaking, and hiking opportunities.

Terra Nova National Park in eastern Newfoundland

Always be moose aware

We stayed at the Newman Sound campground

Entrance to Newman Sound campground

Campground: Newman Sound Campground
Location: Terra Nova National Park
Site: 36 (back-in)
Cost: $23.50 (CAD)
Services: E
Comments: A nice campground (albeit a few black flies) along the inlet with some really nice hiking trails.

Our site 36 – back in

Long site – 36 – access to the coastal trail behind the site

Our stie 36 – with both vehicles in it – still plenty of room

Coastal Trail is about a 6 mile round trip hike between the Newman Sound Campground and the Visitor’s Center and hugs the coast and sometimes the trail heads out onto the sandy beach for a short distance.  Along the way is a small water fall.  We sprayed and sprayed and wore long sleeves and hats to deter the black flies. We were pretty successful. A beautiful hike!

Heading down the steps from the campground to the Coastal Trail – remember we have to come back up them!!

Trail head for Coastal Trail

Trail along the coast

In the woods

To the waterfall

At the waterfall

Along the water

A few stairs here and there

Beautiful blue water

Visitor Center – small yet complete

Whale skeleton at Visitor Center

Kayaks for rent

Bridge to Visitor Center

The Red Chairs

Walking the beach trail

I made it back up the steps after a long hike – whew!!

We took a drive one day to explore and headed up the peninsula to Salvage.  It was beautiful. We loved Salvage and the surrounding area.

I found my parking space in Salvage!!!

Bishops Harbour in Salvage

Harbour with great colors of rocks

Salvage

Fishing boats in Bishops Harbour

Fishing boats

The harbour

Traps

Miss Emily – Broke But Afloat

4WD road leaves to the top for a tremendous vista for iceberg watching

Beach at Eastport

Rocky coast

Huge icerbeg way out there