Adventurous North Island road trip (5 days)

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What you’ll do

A more adventurous (and slightly) longer version of the 'relaxed North Island' itinerary, this road trip also starts in Campbell River but features additional destinations (Port Hardy, Cape Scott).

Travellers taking on this North Island adventure should be prepared to drive remote, unpaved roads. A high clearance vehicle is recommended.

This itinerary also includes more hiking opportunities.

Day Total

196,9 km (122,4 mi)

2 uur 15 min

Welcome to your 4 day North Island adventure!

Start your road trip with a detour to Elk Falls Provincial Park. Enjoy an hour or so walking the easy trail to the waterfall viewpoint and suspension bridge.

1

Elk Falls Provincial Park
Elk Falls Provincial Park
Spectacular waterfall with free suspension bridge
Categorie
wandeltocht
Est. Duur
30-60m

14,9 km (9,3 mi)

14 min

The drive from Campbell River to Port McNeill takes just over two hours. I would recommend making a couple of stops along the way.

Roberts Lake is a good place to have a picnic if the timing is right!

Please note that there is no cell phone coverage between Campbell River and Port McNeill. There are very few services as well - be sure to top up your gas before leaving Campbell River.

2

Ripple Rock Hiking Trail
Ripple Rock Hiking Trail
8km return hike to scenic historic site
Categorie
wandeltocht
Est. Duur
2-3h

113,7 km (70,6 mi)

1 uur 12 min

3

Woss Heritage Park
Woss Heritage Park
Interpretive picnic area with steam locomotive
Categorie
bezienswaardigheden bekijken

67,4 km (41,9 mi)

44 min

4

Port McNeill
Port McNeill
Harbour town with ferry departures and a huge tree burl
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bezienswaardigheden bekijken

349 m (0,2 mi)

1 min

5

World’s Largest Burl
World’s Largest Burl
Huge tree trunk growth
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bezienswaardigheden bekijken

393 m (0,2 mi)

1 min

6

Devils' Bath Brewing Co.
Devils' Bath Brewing Co.
Local brewery with ocean views and sunny patio
Categorie
brouwerij
Est. Price
$

224 m (0,1 mi)

7

Humpback Inn Motel
Humpback Inn Motel
Highly rated and convenient place to stay in Port McNeill
Categorie
hotel
Est. Price
$$$

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