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What time of the year are you heading to Newfoundland? June July or August, you could just camp. I was there a few years back, very friendly people, you may find someone to put you up for a night....
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Budget options in Newfoundland consist of camping, camping and camping. Even so, there is no cheap way to get a bike there, and the riding itself isn't actually as spectacular as you might think--long stretches of spruce forest without many curves interspersed with scenic spots. There are certainly places worth seeing--parts of the coast, some of the small towns, Gros Morne, the icebergs, etc., and the people are wonderful. You could easily make a round trip out of it by ferrying over to Labrador and riding back to Quebec.

But if I had limited money I'd be tempted to settle for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick--more bang for the buck-- and leave Newfoundland for another trip. Just my opinion, and worth exactly what you paid me for it.

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Thank you Mark. Camping was my option too but one of the girls is not too keen on the idea of it. For some reason we are under the impression that it rains quite a bit and the average daily temperature is in the 60's making it very cold at night. True? I have my camping gear and will bring it with me.

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Budget options in Newfoundland consist of camping, camping and camping. Even so, there is no cheap way to get a bike there, and the riding itself isn't actually as spectacular as you might think--long stretches of spruce forest without many curves interspersed with scenic spots. There are certainly places worth seeing--parts of the coast, some of the small towns, Gros Morne, the icebergs, etc., and the people are wonderful. You could easily make a round trip out of it by ferrying over to Labrador and riding back to Quebec.

But if I had limited money I'd be tempted to settle for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick--more bang for the buck-- and leave Newfoundland for another trip. Just my opinion, and worth exactly what you paid me for it.

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Whenever you go to Newfoundland or Labrador, you have to prepare for cold and wet. Very cold and very wet, and windy. You may get lucky and have good weather, but you had better be prepared. When the sun shines, it is a beautiful place.

I would suggest that you stay in a Bed and Breakfast. Try the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism website for a list of B&Bs in the areas you would like to visit.

Study the map of Newfoundland and look for the routes that loop around the big bays. Poke around and explore. You will find the people friendly and hospitable, especially the B&Bs. I'm sure they will delight in hearing about women riding motorcycles!

I disagrre with spending time in the other provinces. Getting to Nfld is an adventure all itself. You're close enough to come back to the other provinces at another time. But make the effort the first time to get there. The opportunity may never come again.
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Thank you Labrador Lance for your feedback. Your advice helps me plan what gear to wear while riding in NFLD. I will study the map per your advice.
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I always forget to put my dates. We are leaving the Boston area June 28, 2013.

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What time of the year are you heading to Newfoundland? June July or August, you could just camp. I was there a few years back, very friendly people, you may find someone to put you up for a night....
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Late june he may still be able to catch some icebergs off Twillingate, Lance may be able to advice better on that, and BnB's worked great for us...
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First trip I did to The Rock went up the west coast St Anthony I had a blast there was a lot to see. Spent lots of time taking side roads. Once you get past Corner Brook there are hotels but they were small spent most of my time camping. Weather I was lucky very little rain coldest was about 45 F

Went to St John's next year spent it touring east side will go back again. Never had problem finding place to set a tent up. July August when I went they did have lots of visitors.

If you make The George Street Festival wow what a blast
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