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.
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!
As of Monday 14th December, 2020, Q Station has revised its policy on the wearing of masks. Where physical distancing cannot be observed, guests and staff are required to wear masks. Q Station kindly requests that all guests attending a history or ghost tour supply and wear their own mask. Tour guides may not wear a mask to assist in the ability to deliver a successful tour, however, will adhere to physical distancing in these circumstances. |
Time: 11am daily
Duration: 60 minutes Price: $18 adult / $10 child / $15 concession / $45 family (2 adults and 2 children) |
quarantine station story
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On this longer tour you’ll discover what it was like to be quarantined! Explore the history of Sydney’s former Quarantine Station, visiting the heritage buildings and hearing personal stories of former staff and residents. Attendees must be mobile and wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour includes stairs, inclines and declines.
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Time: Currently on hold
Duration: 2 hours Price: $35 adult / $29 concession / $25 child (15 & under) |
