ABOUT Q STATION
Located within a 30 hectare site on the North Head of Manly you will find a unique destination, that is Q Station. An enduring part of Sydney’s history, that once served as the Quarantine Station for migrants arriving in Australia, can now be experienced 365 days a year. Located in the Sydney Harbour National Park, Q Station offers a wide variety of experiences for day trips or overnight guests. Q Station is a fully integrated destination offering hotel accommodation, unique venues and outdoor sites for events, conferences and weddings, tours and educational programs including the well known “ghost tours”, direct access to Sydney Harbour and the Australian bush. Restaurants and bars offer a wide range of dining options from a light snack to a gourmet dining experience.
We’re very proud of our heritage here at Q Station and you’ll notice that the buildings have been kept in pristine original condition. Those old yellow paint colours, heavy window panes and high ceilings are all part of our building landscape. The hotel rooms are in fact the original accommodation areas that people migrating to Australia for the first time would have stayed in, In keeping with our heritage the accommodation is divided into first, second and third class. The old staff quarters now provide cottage accommodation that is ideal for small groups or families. Q Station is dedicated to preserving our heritage status and due to restrictions with building modifications, the accommodation rooms do not have air conditioning. However, they are all fitted with ceiling fans and heating for the cooler months.
If you’re looking for a truly unique experience that you cannot get anywhere else or looking to provide an educational and fun day outdoors, Q Station is the perfect place for you.
Our dedication to the site’s heritage preservation and National Parklands ownership means that there is restricted motor vehicle activity on site. A complimentary shuttle bus runs 24/7 to carry both guests and visitors from place to place, however there are also beautiful paths for walking and an opportunity to hire bicycles.
We’re very proud of our heritage here at Q Station and you’ll notice that the buildings have been kept in pristine original condition. Those old yellow paint colours, heavy window panes and high ceilings are all part of our building landscape. The hotel rooms are in fact the original accommodation areas that people migrating to Australia for the first time would have stayed in, In keeping with our heritage the accommodation is divided into first, second and third class. The old staff quarters now provide cottage accommodation that is ideal for small groups or families. Q Station is dedicated to preserving our heritage status and due to restrictions with building modifications, the accommodation rooms do not have air conditioning. However, they are all fitted with ceiling fans and heating for the cooler months.
If you’re looking for a truly unique experience that you cannot get anywhere else or looking to provide an educational and fun day outdoors, Q Station is the perfect place for you.
Our dedication to the site’s heritage preservation and National Parklands ownership means that there is restricted motor vehicle activity on site. A complimentary shuttle bus runs 24/7 to carry both guests and visitors from place to place, however there are also beautiful paths for walking and an opportunity to hire bicycles.
Access within Q Station
For the safety of all our guests and native wildlife, vehicle access on site is restricted to Q Station vehicles only. We encourage guests to walk to make the most of their visit. BBQ’s, alcohol , stereo systems and takeaway food may not be brought onto the site or beach by members of the public. Glass is not permitted on the beach.
For the safety of all our guests and native wildlife, vehicle access on site is restricted to Q Station vehicles only. We encourage guests to walk to make the most of their visit. BBQ’s, alcohol , stereo systems and takeaway food may not be brought onto the site or beach by members of the public. Glass is not permitted on the beach.
Things to do at Q Station:
- Explore the 30 hectare site on foot and enjoy the beautiful views across Sydney Harbour to the city skyline. Find a quiet place to chill out, read a book or just kick back and enjoy the serenity
- Take a look at a slice of Sydney’s history by visiting the free Quarantine exhibition in the Visitor’s Centre, open 10am daily.
- Join a Quarantine Wanderer history tour, 11am daily.
- Scare yourself in a lantern-lit ghost tour through shadowy old buildings, running most evenings.
- Come and stay - Relax and rejuvenate in one of our stylish accommodation rooms, suites or cottages.
- Bring your school to take part in one of our curriculum-aligned education programs.
- Participate in a professional development teacher workshop, or school holiday program.
- Enjoy Sydney Harbour via direct access to Quarantine Beach, with option to hire kayaks, paddleboards or snorkels.
- Delight your tastebuds over lunch or dinner at the Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar.
- Treat yourself to a coffee and snack at our Visitor’s Centre Café.
- Treat your team to a memorable experience by hosting your next conference in one of our varied historical function spaces.
- Host your “destination wedding” right here in Sydney by taking advantage of Q Stations unique landscape and venues
- Stage a truly amazing social event, whether it be a dinner on the wharf or a cocktail party in the Glasshouse, a laid back BBQ style dinner or an intimate dinner for 2, we are only limited by imagination
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