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Q Station will be closing Boilerhouse Restaurant & Bar, G&Tea House and tours until further notice (pending government advice). All include picnic rugs, cutlery, bottled water and napkins. Bookings can be made here. Q Station offers a range of incredible experiences, from boutique hotel accommodation, stunning wedding venues, modern conference facilities and an amazing restaurant, as well as Sydney's best ghost and history tours.
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Sprawled across the hillside on the very edge of Sydney Harbour, the historic Quarantine Station has not only an impressive Sydney Harbour National Park location but also an incredible history behind its more recent transformation into Q Station. This transformation from the often harsh reality of a quarantine station to today's peaceful accommodation and conference centre is a compelling tale of survival, adaptation and sustainability.
Feel a million miles from anywhere in our National Park retreat only 30 minutes from the Sydney CBD. Enjoy the beauty of Sydney Harbour from the privacy of heritage accommodation rooms. Immerse yourself in history while relaxing in the comfort and convenience of contemporary facilities and services.
Originally used as doctors and nurses quarters, The Terraces at the Hospital Precinct have been recently renovated and provide the ultimate accommodation choice for families or groups due to their more private location away from the main accommodation precinct.

Nestled in the hill surrounded by National Park with sweeping views across the top of Boilerhouse Restaurant and headland beyond, these two terraces have different configurations, and sleep six.
With a new chef and a revamped menu, Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar has set the bar even higher when it comes to harbourside dining in Sydney. For those wanting a more relaxed dining experience, Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar's Outdoor Terrace provides a casual menu for lunch and dinner, overlooking beautiful Quarantine Beach.
From creative birthday parties to formal corporate events, Q Station is a versatile venue suitable for a wide variety of functions and events. Enjoy the freedom to tailor your menu and dining experience to meet a range of budgets and dietary requirements, making your event extra special. All of these spaces are available for exclusive hire.
Reviews (17)
Franky Tsang
Franky Tsang
Jan 02, 2022
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Just did a wedding at Q Station, it is one of the best venue in Northern Beaches area. Love the history and the buildings. Such an amazing place and the lighting in the room is just perfect! The staff over there are the best!!
Jon Bird
Jon Bird
Nov 19, 2021
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Difficult to characterise. Very much something old, something new.. a lot of history, of which most of us would be ignorant. Cafe, restaurant, bar, views and peace. Just be prepared to walk...
Will North
Will North
Jun 04, 2021
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Not sure how this place is rated so well. Stayed here for 1 night as part of a business conference. Could not get any sleep as the smoke alarm in my room (and in the rest of the building I was in) kept going off every 30 mins - 1 hour from 2am - 8am. The roof was too high (3-4 metres) to press the silence button on the smoke alarm. Saw a guy the next day walking around with a massive pole to hit the silence button, but maybe it might be worth replacing them rather than only having a temporary fix? (i.e. the next person that will stay in that room will also get no sleep) Apart from that, the heater
Aron Wilson
Aron Wilson
May 17, 2021
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Grate place to stay
Room was comfortable
View sitting on the veranda was amazing
We chilled and drank completely Red wine
Ghost tour was disappointing. To many people very rush. Our tour guide was always trying to avoid other tours.
There were that meant tours running it just like being on a production like.
Breakfast was ok nice buffet.
Antonio Baron
Antonio Baron
Apr 27, 2021
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Amazing place! I Loved the history behind it; the landscape, the ghost tour and the food in the restaurant. The ghost tour was very exciting and with surprises, my wife got a little pebble thrown at her from nowhere. Additional, it has a Great customer service and it was a great experience to pass the night there. In simple words, if you're interested in history, Ghost tours and great service, don't miss out on this great place.
Zoe Roberts
Zoe Roberts
Apr 23, 2021
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Lovely place, good rooms, dinner options in restaurant catered for vegan requirements, delicious cocktails, wildlife is fantastic! Beautiful surrounds fantastic ocean views. Tranquil and a delightful place to stay.
Renae Davies
Renae Davies
Apr 19, 2021
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Went for a lovely walk with family. Suitable for people of all ages, however, great for kids if you want to walk around the station. Plenty of places to stop and tour, and lots of views to sightsee over the harbour. Lots of places to eat at around the place. Accommodations look nice and clean, and also house vending machines nearby as a quicker, cheaper alternative. Overall, great place to spend the day, and entry is free. ☺️
Rachael Hunter
Rachael Hunter
Apr 15, 2021
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This is one of my favourite go to places in Sydney. The staff are lovely, the service is great. The restaurant is excellent and it's a truly unique getaway in the heart of a big city... You will feel like you are in the middle of the bush
Put it on your bucket list.
You won't be disappointed
Bill Pelican
Bill Pelican
Dec 05, 2020
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Although my group didn't experience anything paranormal, as such, there was definitely a very creepy vibe throughout our tour and stay at the Q station.
It's a truly unique and hauntingly beautiful (literally) destination, with a rich and frightening history, beautiful views and iconic wildlife and flora.
Our guide was very good with a wealth of knowledge and experience of the area and the paranormal. He had some very creepy stories to share and gave us a very authentic experience - this is not some haunted house attraction at a carnival, after all.
There were several times that I wanted to
Mallory T.
Mallory T.
Sep 27, 2018
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Quarantine Station is a tourist attraction with great history and operated all the way back from 1832. I actually took a ghost tour which was quiet an experience! Had a great tour guide and some great scares. Q Station is reputed to be one of Australia's most haunted sites. Q Station is located at North Head on the shores of Sydney Harbor in Manly, Australia. It has amazing views overlooking the Sydney Harbor and the skyline of Sydney which looks really cool especially looking at the night lights when it's dark. You can jump on a ferry and get away from the busy city from Circular Quay
Lauren G.
Lauren G.
Jun 30, 2018
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So much history! The amount of information here... wow! So interesting. Even showed you the showers they showered In. I walked up there from the Manly Wharf & I.T took about 2.5 hours. So worth I.T!
David B.
David B.
Apr 05, 2018
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Beyond frustrated with the horrible service and the clueless people who work here. We waited an hour for our ferry. Five minutes before we were set to catch our boat, we saw the Manly Ferry leaving the dock. Evidently, one must wait at the end of the long dock waving and screaming for the ferry to actually stop. I'd sort of understand if we arrived even a minute late, but that was not the case. The idiot who works in the cafe said "this happens everyday." Really genius? Hmm, you might want to consider putting a sign in the cafe where everybody waits informing them of this asinine
Alec K.
Alec K.
Dec 31, 2016
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Definitely 2 star facilities. We have found ourselves staying here for 5 days and it is not as advertised. The staff are pleasant but the retreat is understaffed. We attempted to rent canoes and snorkeling equipment as advertised however no one was at the desk. After eventually finding a staff member I was informed that no one could help me for a further 2 hours because the only qualified staff member was giving tours, Incredibly frustrating. The breakfast buffet was expensive and not maintained. More like a campsite. I resorted to eating my cereal with a fork because they had no clean spoons and
Melinda M.
Melinda M.
Dec 12, 2016
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Nice free museum with information about Q Station. Nice little public beach - small, but quiet. Pretty views.
Alicia S.
Alicia S.
Jul 23, 2016
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Highly recommend this venue for any event and conference. We were treated to a tour, beautiful dinner and a lovely room for the night. The views from the property are amazing. Will definitely recommend Q Station to my family, friends and colleagues.
Mel P.
Mel P.
May 20, 2015
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Q Station Retreat is the Accor hotel refurbishment of the former North Head Quarantine Station in Manly. I hear they run ghost tours of the place, which I put out of my mind when we came to stay with the whole family for a wedding.

There were a lot of us - so we booked up several of the 3 bedroom cottages. It's worth noting that although you can sleep 6 adults in the place, they will only allow 1 car per cottage, which is a massive pain when trying to organise everyone and their small children. They do have a shuttle bus to help with transferring around your luggage, but it's not ideal
Grace S.
Grace S.
Aug 25, 2013
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Ordinary looking wharf with fantastic views. (Seems like you can even hold a wedding ceremony by the wharf !)

There is a "Luggage Store" Cafe and Museum by the wharf. The museum is very small but worth having a look. There is also a restaurant 150m away from the wharf - Boilerhouse restaurant.