A short, self-guided walk across an otherworldly orange-brown landscape of exposed mantle rock, utterly unlike anywhere else accessible on foot.
What to expect
The trail begins at a small parking area off Route 431 and follows a gentle gravel path along a stream valley into the barren Tablelands massif. Peridotite rock, toxic to most plants, creates a rust-red desert-like scene in stark contrast to the green fjords nearby. Interpretive panels explain plate tectonics and the rare pitcher plants that do survive here. Most visitors walk 40-60 minutes round trip to the base of the massif.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes — no shade and uneven ground; pair it with the catamaran tour or Woody Point visit since it's just outside town, and buy the day pass at the visitor centre or self-serve kiosk.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Bonne Bay — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.