The Ghost House Trail offers some of the best wilderness walking in Yanchep National Park. It takes us on a natural and cultural journey around the park's most pristine wetlands, namely Loch McNess and North Lake. The trail starts on the western side of Loch McNess on the Yanjidi Trail and finishes at the North Oval Car Park near Cabaret Cave. As we walk, we pass through grand examples of Tuart forest, banksia woodlands and coastal heath. The rocky limestone outcrops are a special feature along the trail and provide scenic vistas of the North Lake and it's surrounds.
After the walk, you may choose to stay on and enjoy a cuppa or even a late lunch at the Tea Rooms, enjoy a coldy in the beer garden at the Yanchep Inn, or perhaps explore the National Park some more, .... it's beautiful and has so much to offer the visitor.
Distance: Total of approx 11km in total - We walk approx 1km on the Yanjidi Trail, before reaching the trail head of the 9.2km hike on the Ghost House Trail (estimated 5 hours including rest breaks)
Terrain: Fairly flat bush track, sandy and rocky in some places however easy to navigate - moderate level of fitness required.
Meeting Point: Out the front of McNess House Visitor's Centre, inside the Yanchep National Park. On entry into the park, you will need to stop at the Entry Station and advise the Ranger that you are with the Adventurous Women ® ™ Group - they will then let you proceed into the park without payment, as your entry fee has been paid in advance by us.
AW Guide - Sue O'Connor PH: 0403 781 803
** Sue Hile AW founder is now also joining the day as a second guide so we have added a few more places
If you'd like to join this walk, please click on the BOOK NOW BUTTON above & submit the booking form to be counted in the numbers - Limit of 18 places available.
● Pristine Wetlands
● Coastal Heath, Tuart forest and banksia woodlands
● Limestone Outcrops affording beautiful views
● Abundant Wildlife
Experienced Bush Walking Guide
Comprehensive First Aid Kit
Insurances & PLB
Yummy Home-Made Morning Tea
Photo's of your day on the trail
Yanchep National Park Entry Fee
Transport to/from Yanchep National Park (Contact us if you wish to car pool)
Lunch
Items of a personal nature
- Minimum 2 litres of water
- Sturdy shoes/boots with good grip
- Sun Hat, Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
- Lunch
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
- Personal Medication/First Aid kit
- Walking Poles (optional)
- Tissues / Wet Ones (for toilet breaks in the bush)
- Something to carry your rubbish out (nothing gets left behind Leave No Trace)
What an unexpected treat this walk turned out to be. I Iearnt so much about the areas we passed through and am still astounded that all of this is in our City! On the social side, all the ladies I met were fab and up for a chat. Our guides, Anna & Sue were great and provided lots of laughs as well as interesting facts along the way. Thank you AW
A truly wonderful experience. Loved every aspect of the day. Leonie was friendly and professional. A truly lovely lady. The day was well run, the horses well behaved, the scenery was gorgeous, the lunch and scones delicious and all the ladies who attended truly lovely.
A great bunch of women and I loved that the walk was quite varied and a loop and one that I’d not done before. Thanks A W!
A great bunch of women and I loved that the walk was quite varied and a loop and one that I’d not done before. Thanks A W!
Riding centre were very caring about their animals. Beautiful countryside. Calm horses so good for beginners or those who haven't ridden for a while.
it was beautiful weather and kalamunda national park was great place for hiking
Loved the whole day, packed so much in but it didn't seem rushed at all and we got a mix of energy lifting exercise plus relaxation.
It was great to explore the Star Swamp area, I did not know if even existed and there is so much history in such a small reserve. absolutely loved the slow pace which allowed us to stop and take photos and chat whilst we wandered along the paths without slowing the group down. The lookout was another fantastic secret with sweeping views of the coast. This one gets a big tick from me!
Another wonderful day our walking with AW. It was a lovely leisurely walk. Our host Jazzy is organised and comes comes with heaps of information, that she readily shares with us all. And she continued to look after us all when we lunched afterwards, making sure we all enjoyed ourselves.
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