This moderately trafficked walk starts at the Beach Access sign on Hooey Street in Catherine Hill Bay.

The whole area is nestled within the Munmorah State Conservation Area, meaning that the walk is not dog-friendly.

Start down the rough beach access trail, where you will shortly pass a small swampy pond, before crossing a wooden footbridge through the swampy section. 

At the first junction head right (both trails lead to beach, but heading right gets you closer to the caves). At the second junction, continue straight down to Moonee Beach.

You will immediately get great views south across Moonee Beach up to Little Beach and Flat Rocks Point. Look north to Hales Bluff and look for surfers in the ocean.

The walk to the beach is approximately 600m, with an additional kilometre to the caves.

Once at the beach, head right along the shore towards the rocky headland. Take some time to explore Flat Rocks Point, a popular spot for local anglers. 

Round the corner to Ghosties Beach, across sand dunes and a boulder strewn section between the mainland and Flat Rocks Point.

You will get your first view of the caves as you round the corner, with the cliff punctuated by the tall slot cave. You will also see another larger cave below the saddle to Maktub Rock to the left.

The towering cliffs give the location a secluded feel, particularly given that the cliffs run most the way along Ghosties Beach. 

Note that access to caves is tide and swell dependent, and you ideally want both to be low to safely access the caves. The second cave is especially difficult to access unless conditions are ideal. 

For reference, the photos of the caves are not during optimal conditions. While the tide was approaching the low, the swell was not low, meaning small waves were continually crashing into the cave. If either was any higher, it would not be advisable to enter the caves, and

Enter through the tall slot cave and follow it through to a wider, deeper section of the cave, which opens up toward the ocean, with magnificent views of Maktub Rock and the second cave.

In the right light, the rocks within the cave look rainbow coloured, and so the caves are sometimes referred to as the Rainbow Caves.

The second cave is only accessible during the lowest point of the tide and in low swell, and is unique with bright red/purple rocks.

When returning, there is the option to head to the northern end of Moonee beach and explore the headland (via the Moonee Beach Track). 

While the popular Pink Caves have been shut by the council due to a number of deaths at the site, the walk across the headland is still lovely, with elevated views down on to the beach, as well as views from the top of Pink Caves and Deep Cave Bay.

Track: The walk consists of a rough trail to the beach, followed by walking along the beach. While not signed, the track is relatively easy to follow. 

Difficulty: The walk is mostly flat, with the exception of the beach access trail, and is suitable for most fitness levels.

Direction: The walk is an out-and-back track that returns the way it came.