Q Station Manly

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. Today our site is listed on both State and Commonwealth heritage registers as an integral element of North Head and its Aboriginal, natural and cultural significance.

A place of supreme natural beauty, North Head is home to varied flora and fauna. Endangered populations of eastern long-nosed bandicoots, little penguins, sunshine wattle and eastern suburbs banksia scrub all make their home amidst the built environment of the Quarantine Station.

Q Station is located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, just a 5-minute drive from Manly Wharf and 30 minutes from Sydney CBD.

For the safety of all our guests and native wildlife, vehicle access on site is restricted to Q Station vehicles only. Free parking is available at the entrance of our site, and we encourage guests to walk to make the most of their visit or jump in our complimentary shuttle bus. BBQ’s, alcohol, animals, glass, stereo systems and takeaway food may not be brought onto the site or beach by members of the public.