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)
No refund is available after the walk has been paid for.
The best way to start hiking if you don’t know where to begin. A very welcoming group.
My very first Hike with a group of ladies. I’m new at hiking and I’m so glad I chose adventurous woman. Our wonderful guide were so welcoming and friendly and helpful. So patient with my many questions about hiking. Loved the group atmosphere and also being spoiled with coffee and home made treats😋 Thank you so much for this awesome experience. I’ve now signed up as a member and will be booking for many more adventures coming up👍🏽
Great evening - suitable walk/climb, lovely group, spectacular views accompanied by bubbles and nibbles - what could be better?
Congratulations AW for encouraging such an inclusive, supportive & non-judgementental culture amongst your members. Togetherness is loveliness!
I hadn't ridden for around 20 years but had missed horse riding greatly as it was a passion of my younger self. The 5 hour ride was great as it gives you time to get into the groove or riding and build your confidence back up. By the end of the ride we were trotting And cantering. Slickers staff were wonderful and gave each of us riders the time to choose when we felt confident to go at faster pace. It was such a great day out, wonderful views and scenery and lunch at Oceanview winery was delicious. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
Great day out waterfalls, beautiful lush landscape and fantastic group with excellent guiding from Chris AW guide
Great day out with a wonderful bunch of women!M
