Begin your tour at the Visitor Centre on the wharf. Explore the Wharf Precinct, the most significant place to understand the arrival and daily operations of residents at the Quarantine Station.
Explore the heritage buildings and discover the stories of migrants through the 19th and 20th centuries. Hear about their journeys, why quarantine was so significant, and the site's use over time.
Learn about the Quarantine Station, which was for many, the beginning of a new life in Australia after making the arduous and lengthy journey from their homelands. Ships suspected of harboring 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 that were quarantined. Hear tales of love and loss play out alongside themes of cultural and social change, medical history, and progress.