Q Station History Tours

The Autoclaves
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About

For over 150 years, the Quarantine Station was for many, the beginning of a new life in Australia after making the arduous and lengthy journey from their homelands. Ships suspected of harbouring people infected with contagious diseases 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 who were quarantined; tales of love and loss play out alongside themes of cultural and social change, medical history and progress. ​ They operate a public schedule of history tours, bookable online or in person at the onsite Visitor Centre for you to discover more about their story. Group tours are also welcome by prior arrangement.

Please see the website for more information.

What's Available

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Available Tours

Quarantine Wander  History Tour

Quarantine Wander History Tour

Their 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. ​For over 150 years, the Quarantine Station was for many, the beginning of a new life in Australia after making the arduous and lengthy journey from their homelands.

Reviews & Ratings

jonathon mayall

jonathon mayall

Google review

Great fun! Definitely felt the spirits. No real photo evidence but felt things. Our tour guide Jacinta was awesome so knowledgeable and a great yarn teller. Keen to try again one day maybe with the more independently focused “paranormal experience”. Still we only had one other family in our tour and we each had EMFs which flashed a lot throughout at certain moments. Highly recommend! My youngest is 10 and he was fine - but now can’t sleep😂 so I’d recommend for kids atleast in double figures. Beautiful views and surrounds too. Lots of birds and wildlife if you arrive at dusk. The last room is the best- pretty creepy in the showers, lots of dark energy there.

Where you'll be

1 North Head Scenic Drive

Manly NSW 2095