Not for the faint at heart, the monte cristo homestead has scared many a traveller. Spending the night in australias most haunted homestead. Janine louise medium and jlm heritage tours friday 7th. Overnight stays in haunted rooms are available for those who are really keen to catch a glimpse of the monte cristo homestead ghosts. It is one of the authors more popular works, along with the three musketeers. Mccollum, 1977 a broad bold ledge of gold, historical facts, monte cristo, by rosemary wilkie, 1958 also a good map of the monte cristo area showing all of the mines. Ghost town of monte cristo snohomish county washington. Come and explore monte cristo homestead, australias most haunted homestead, with me. Jan 27, 2020 we visited monte cristo with a group, and were treated to a tour by the owner, whose dry sense of humour and extensive knowledge of the artifacts, antiques and restoration were absolutely priceless. September 2017 yes we are making history once again. Things to do in junee junee history ghost tours junee nsw.
Lawrence and sophia ryan run the ghost tours at the monte cristo homestead, in junee, nsw. This structure built of sandstone bricks fired on site is a good example of the late victorian style. Jan 27, 2020 the best way to tour monte cristo is on a nightly ghost tour. Our tour begins with a homecooked meal followed by a 2. But thats not the only place you can catch spooky goings on. Crawley set forth to build a house in 1884 fitting his families new standing in the communityhe called it monte cristo, meaning mount of christ. The ghost town of monte cristo was the first live mining camp on the west slopes of the cascade range located in snohomish county washington.
Jun 12, 20 our bodies were still recovering from the 108 miles, primarily my sore ankles, so we decided to look for a low impact and fun hike. And the alpine fir still grows in the old hotel grounds only now it is surrounded by a picket fence inside which is a monument memorializing the heroic death of commander kyes. Monte christo mine we explored the ruins in and around the monte christo mine over the weekend and found several open shafts scattered along the hills on the drive out. Take a ghost tour of australias most haunted house monte cristo homestead including a 3course dinner. Monte cristo is australias most haunted house as ryan. Monte cristo homestead junee 2020 all you need to know. Monte cristo ghost town and trail to reopen the outdoor society. Monte cristo australias most haunted house canberra. When visiting, do respect the remaining structures and property. Could you spend the night in australias most haunted homestead. Would definitely recommend the ghost tour and overnight stay to get the whole. Saturday nights by reservation only 16 years old and above please call 0409 945 204 for more information, reservations, and tour dates. After stopping by the verlot ranger station on mountain loop highway to pick up a map and flash our national parks pass, we drove.
We took constellation road out of wickenburg and after 2 miles the roads began to get rough and rocky at times. There are three main elements of this form of tourism. The best way to tour monte cristo is on a nightly ghost tour. Come on a ghost tour or stay the night at the homestead if you think you can. Come and visit us for a history tour or if you dare book an overnight. Sep 06, 20 monte cristo ghost town hike north cascades mountain loop highway tour of town dscn5151 mrquorthon. Turns out, lisas spent the hour i was wandering around in the homestead watching ghost tour videos of monte cristo on her phone, plus reading all about the place.
Monte cristo the most haunted building in australia 101108 you ready must see it to truly believe on the 10 th on june 2008 margaret, jessica, rex, and myself are going to junee to do the ghost tour at monte cristo house. Monte cristo is considered one of the classic hikes in the state, as it has been a popular destination for hikers, backpackers, bikers and photographers for decades. Our tour guide was lawrence ryan reg and olives son he was a great guide. Monte cristo ghost tours monte cristo homestead, junee. Plus a small gift if you make it through the night. The ryans claim monte cristo is the most haunted house in australia olive ryan and her husband bought the supernatural property in the 1963 she said when they arrived the. Ghost tour bookings is not a provider of tours, experiences or products and has no responsibility for any tours, experiences or products provided or not provided by the tour operator, supplier or any other party. While the buildings are derelict, monte cristo is a great family destination to explore the beauty of the cascades and the history of the region. This is a wonderful asset to the town, and even though restoration is not yet 100% complete, we certainly hope there are definite plans for its. Monte cristo ghost town hike north cascades mountain loop highway tour of town dscn5151 mrquorthon. For the ryans the years of hard work and ghost stories are finally paying off. One ghost even strokes your face if you sleep in the bed where she died.
Lovingly restored to its former victorian glory by its current owners, it offers ghost tours for the curious. Right now, the remains of monte cristo exist about 35 miles east of everett. You can still see remnants of the town by taking a fantastic dayhike through some beautiful wilderness. What happened when we visited the most haunted house in australia. Dinner is included along with stories from reg ryan who purchased and restored the house in the 1960s. The historic and some say most haunted house in australia late victorian mansion monte cristo was the centre of society for the pastoralists and merchants of the bustling town of junee. My friend britney and i stayed the night at monte cristo homestead aka australias most haunted house we may have seen a ghost, we may have survived and. You can get there by taking the mountain loop highway and parking at barlow pass, where the pavement ends. Aug 01, 2018 come and explore monte cristo homestead, australias most haunted homestead, with me. Monte cristo has since earned the title of australias most haunted house and is a popular tourist destination that conducts ghost tours and bed and breakfast packages. Mar 26, 2017 lawrence and sophia ryan run the ghost tours at the monte cristo homestead, in junee, nsw. The most wellknown eerie spot is the monte cristo homestead in junee, which has had a ghost tour running for more than 10 years. What happened when we visited the most haunted house in. Monte cristo haunted ball weekend with janine louise medium.
If you are vegetarian, or have food or gluten allergies, please advise upon booking. Monte cristo ghost town hike north cascades mountain loop. Monte cristo ghost tour, spirit investigation and haunted ball weekend with and. Bobby has had his eye on the monte cristo ghost town hike for a while now and at only 8 miles and 700 feet of elevation gain it seemed like the perfect way to spend our saturday. Tour prices and information dinner, ghost tour, bed and breakfast. Seven miles west of monte cristo is kyes peak, an enduring memorial to his courage. Take photos and imagine the scene here more than a hundred years ago teaming with men and with tramways bringing ore down from the steep hillsides. The tour operators and suppliers provide services and products directly to customers.
A chilling tour of australias spookiest halloween haunts. Ghost tour by candlelight monte cristo homestead, junee. Monte cristo was built in 1884 and the historic homestead has been fully restored in high victorian style. Learn about the spooky history of these reallife haunted houses. Payment methods cash, cheque or direct bank transfer. Skip to sections navigation skip to content skip to footer. Sep 22, 2017 monte cristo area, a complete outdoor guide, by harry m. Since 2006, the route has been damaged from avalanche and flood, primarily in the first mile. Monte christo mine ghost towns of arizona and surrounding. Monte cristo homestead reallife haunted houses make us hide under the covers and sleep with one eye open. After the tour, we went up to our accommodation room, which was connected to. Monte cristo homestead 1 homestead lane, junee, new south wales 2663.
Monte cristo ghost tour monte cristo homestead ghost tours. Ghost tourism, according to a presentation by molly swenson, includes any form of travel or leisure that involves encounters with or learning about ghosts or hauntings. Experience an overnight stay at monte cristo homestead australias most haunted house including 2. Monte cristo homestead dinner, bed, breakfast tour junee, nsw. Monte cristo is recognised as australias most haunted homestead.