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HISTORY TOURS

What was the Quarantine Station?
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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.
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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 toursdesk@qstation.com.au and a member of the Q Station Tours team will be in contact as soon as possible, within business hours.
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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

View of Quarantine Station in Manly, Sydney
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!
Time: 11am daily
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: $20 adult / $10 child / $18 concession 
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Group History tours

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One of Australia’s most significant heritage sites, Q Station provides the perfect excursion for your Probus or other special interest group. Our experienced guides will fascinate you with the stories behind the unique history of this amazing site. Lunch packages are available for booking in conjunction with your group tour.

Quarantine Wander 1hour - $18 senior concession
The most accessible of our tours, you’ll explore the heritage buildings of our wharf and hospital precincts to discover the processes that arriving migrants undertook on arrival at the quarantine station. Starts and finishes at Q Station Visitor Centre.

Quarantine Station Story from 90 mins - $25 senior concession
On a longer tour you will have the opportunity to explore more of our beautiful harbourside national park site. As Australia’s longest continuously operating quarantine station, our site has undergone significant change over time. The Quarantine Station’s heritage buildings reflect a rich history, highlighting historical themes of gender, race and class. Regardless of the type of experience they had, the spirit forged by the people at the former Quarantine Station helped to shape our nation. Start and finish location flexible.

Additional lunch package $19.50pp
Sandwich, cake, fruit, tea or coffee
Booking details
All group tours and lunch bookings are prebooked and prepaid. Minimum group size is 10 people. Groups over 20 people will be split into smaller groups.
All tours are walking tours and take place inside and outside of buildings. Please discuss options with our team at time of enquiry if there are people within your group with limited mobility.

Additional time should be allowed in your schedule to enter and /or leave the site and to experience our Visitor Centre; its free exhibition and café.
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private group bookings


Popular with groups of friends, colleagues, hobby and social groups - our private group tours are available for gatherings of 15 people or more to book a Quarantine Wander or Quarantine Station Story Tour. 
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Contact Us

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Address: 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly NSW
Phone: 02 9466 1500
Email: manly@qstation.com.au

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  • Accommodation
    • Room Options
    • Officers Cottages
    • The Terraces
    • Retreat Suites at Isolation
    • Heritage Suite
    • Heritage Harbourside Room
    • Heritage King
    • Heritage Queen Room
    • Q Room
    • Guest Lounges
  • Eat & Drink
    • Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar >
      • Group Dining
    • G&Tea House Picnics
    • Engine Room Bar
    • Views Restaurant
    • Wharf Cafe
  • Offers
    • Stay and Save
    • Ghostly Getaway
    • Stay & Dine Package
    • Kids Parties
  • What's On
    • Open Days
    • A Night At The Barracks
    • Les Sculptures Refusees
    • Sunday Sessions
  • Weddings & Events
    • Conference Packages >
      • Team Building
      • Bushlink Experiences
    • Conference Gallery
    • Wedding Packages
    • Wedding Gallery
  • Discover
    • Q STATION >
      • Our Story
      • Peace Park
      • Oral History
      • Paper Couture
      • COVID-19
    • Things to do
    • Visitor Centre
    • EDUCATION >
      • Zoom into Quarantine
      • Teaching and Learning >
        • Primary Excursion Programs
        • Secondary Excursion Programs
        • Tertiary Excursion Programs
      • Professional Development
    • Blog & Latest News
    • Media Mentions & Testimonials
  • Tours
    • Ghost Tours
    • History Tours
    • Wildlife Meanders Tour
  • Gift Vouchers
  • Contact
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Getting Here
    • Filming & Photography
  • Careers at Q