HISTORY TOURS
What was the Quarantine Station?
For over 150 years the Quarantine Station was for many, the beginning of a new life in Australia after making the arduous & lengthy journey from their homelands. Ships suspected of harbouring people infected with contagious disease such as Spanish Influenza, Smallpox or Bubonic Plague were quarantined here so that these deadly diseases would not reach the general population in Sydney. Ultimately a success story for the growing Sydney population, it did however leave an indelible mark on those that were quarantined; tales of love and loss play out alongside themes of cultural and social change, medical history and progress.
We operate a public schedule of history tours, bookable online or in person at our onsite Visitor Centre for you to discover more about our story. Group tours are also welcome by prior arrangement.
All of our History & Ghost Tours can be booked online. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please send your name and day time contact number via email to H8773-CR5@accor.com and a member of the Q Station Tours team will be in contact as soon as possible, within business hours.
For over 150 years the Quarantine Station was for many, the beginning of a new life in Australia after making the arduous & lengthy journey from their homelands. Ships suspected of harbouring people infected with contagious disease such as Spanish Influenza, Smallpox or Bubonic Plague were quarantined here so that these deadly diseases would not reach the general population in Sydney. Ultimately a success story for the growing Sydney population, it did however leave an indelible mark on those that were quarantined; tales of love and loss play out alongside themes of cultural and social change, medical history and progress.
We operate a public schedule of history tours, bookable online or in person at our onsite Visitor Centre for you to discover more about our story. Group tours are also welcome by prior arrangement.
All of our History & Ghost Tours can be booked online. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please send your name and day time contact number via email to H8773-CR5@accor.com and a member of the Q Station Tours team will be in contact as soon as possible, within business hours.
To use your Discover voucher, please contact the Tours team directly via 02 9466 1551. The vouchers are not able to be redeemed online and reimbursement cannot be issued in place of vouchers once tours have been booked
QUARANTINE wander
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Our Wharf Precinct is the most significant place to understand the arrival and daily operations of residents at the Quarantine Station. You’ll explore the heritage buildings and discover the stories of migrants through the 19th and 20th centuries. Meet at the Visitor’s Centre at least 15 minutes before the start of your tour and make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes!
Please note this tour is not available between Weds 16th June - Monday 28th June 2021 |
Time: 11am daily
Duration: 60 minutes Price: $20 adult / $10 child / $18 concession |
SANDSTONE STORIES
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Sandstone Stories
(running Weds 16th June -Monday 28th June 2021 only) The sandstone inscriptions within Q Station’s Wharf Precinct characterise the mysterious nature of North Head Quarantine Station’s history. Together with some of the key operational quarantine buildings, the wharf precinct is the perfect place to learn more about the stories of those who have also endured times of quarantine in the past. Starts and finishes at Q Station Visitor Centre. |
Time: 11am daily
Duration: 1 hour Price: $20 adult / $18 concession |
