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 eat your lunch in the National Park, have a cuppa at the Tea Rooms or enjoy a beverage by the fire at the Yanchep Inn, or perhaps explore the National Park some more, .... it's beautiful and has so much to offer the visitor, including the Koala Boardwalk.
Distance: Approx 12.4km in total (estimated 4 hours including rest breaks & morning tea)
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.
Duration: 4- 4.5hrs approximately including breaks, interpretation and morning tea
● 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
Transport to/from Yanchep National Park
Entry into Yanchep National Park - $15 per vehicle unless you have (or purchase) a Parks Pass. If you are an RAC member you can save you 50% off the Pass. Alternatively carpool (contact us if you would like to explore this option).
Lunch for afterwards
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)
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:
7 days + prior to departure - Full Refund
6 days or less - No Refund unless a replacement can be found
Within 24 hours - No Refund
- 6 days or less prior to departure - a credit will be provided if we are unable find a replacement
Please Note: If you test positive to COVID-19, or are deemed to be a close contact of a positive COVID-19 person and are therefore unable to join the activity, you will receive a credit to be used at a later date (this is applicable to Adventurous Women solely operated activities.
If a Third Party is involved, their terms & conditions will apply - please ask us if unsure)
My first time with AW!..absolutely awesome.Fabulous group of girls, so welcoming and friendly. Have already booked some more adventures. Our guide Sue was so knowledgeable and fun, and yummy morning tea.
I haven't been to Bribie Island in years and have never walked around the island. Such a treat and with a great group of women and of course our absolutely wonderful hosts, Caron & Kat.
Lovely location, great guides and fun friendly company. :)
Great fun and great company
Joining an Adventurous Women trip is like catching up with a group of friends. With the guides and your fellow travelers you are at ease from day 1 to enjoy the scenery, walking and conversation.
Lovely snippet of our history and a nice easy walk .
Great fun and great company
Great day, good company and Leonie was an excellent leader.
