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Q Station

1 North Head Scenic Drive, Sydney, Australia

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Very Good, 8.5

Tasty breakfast

Loved the beach

Big balcony

153 reviewsfrom verified guests

"Powerfully Inspiring."

Situated on Manly's North Head, deep in the heart of Sydney's National Park, Q Station Retreat is just 7 miles from Sydney and 1000 miles from care.

Q Station is a contemporary take of the former North Head Quarantine Station. Originally occupied by the Garrigal people, North Head was a meeting place with strong spiritual significance. In the 1830s a quarantine station was established, which operated until 1984.

Migrants suspected of carrying contagious disease were quarantined at the site to protect the local Sydney community from infection.

Originally chosen for its isolation and safe anchorage options, the site today comprises 65 buildings, several archeological sites and spectacular vantage points for viewing Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour National Park.

Now leased and in the care of the Mawland Group, the site has been transformed into Q Station, a place for powerful, rejuvenating experiences to explore the future by connecting the past to the present.

"Escape the ordinary."

Enjoy fresh modern cuisine inspired by cultures that once visited Quarantine Station and prepared to perfection by Q Station's world class chef.

The Boilerhouse Restaurant is open daily for guests and visitors to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a cup of coffee.

Start your dining experience with a drink on the outdoor terrace complete with views of idyllic Quarantine Beach and captivating Sydney Harbour. Move inside where above the open plan kitchen, a mezzanine level offers a heritage style dining area of what was once the old Boilerhouse.

From the restaurant walk onto Quarantine Beach and have a swim before or after your meal. While you enjoy wine and conversation your children can enjoy the beach.
About the chef

Reinhard Roithner, originally from Austria but now a naturalised Australian, is the Executive Chef at Q Station. A veteran in kitchen management, Reinhard joined from Singapore, where he was the Executive Chef at the Sentosa Resort & Spa.

Since graduating from his apprenticeship at Gmunden, Austria Trade School in 1972, Reinhard has gone on to work in 16 countries with well-known international luxury hotel companies and well-known Hotel Management Schools.

When coming to Australia in 1988, he worked at the Southern Cross Hotel and was involved in the opening of the Darling Harbor Hotels, between 1994 and 2000. Reinhard has a great understanding of flavours and tastes and the various cooking styles of different cultures. He is a member of the prestigious Academie Culinaire de France, being counted as one of the exclusive 450 chef members worldwide.

Some of Reinhard's many achievements include involvement in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He also successfully represented Australia in the Culinary Olympics in Frankfurt in 1992.

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Hotel Features

General

Room Service, Restaurant, Disabled Access, Bar / Lounge, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Mini Bar, Refrigerator, Cable / Satellite TV, In Room Movies, Kitchenette, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, Disabled Parking, Wheel Chair Access, Bathrobes, Shower, En suite, Private Bathroom, Cots, Coffee Shop/Cafeteria, Picnic Area/Tables, Vending Machines, Fireplace

Activities

Fitness Room/Gym, Tour Desk, Massage / Beauty Centre, Golf Course, Bath / Hot Tub, Private beach, Excursions, Garden, Fitness Facilities, Massage, Games Available

Services

Business Center, Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Safe-Deposit Box, News Stand, Porters, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Bicycle Rental, Shops, Photocopier, Desk, Direct dial phone, Ticket Service, Facsimile, Ballroom, Function Rooms, Audio/Visual Equipment, Flip chart, White board, Full-service catering, Luggage Storage, Designated Smoking Area, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Self Laundry

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site. Internet via modem/data port is available.

Parking

The hotel has free parking. Valet parking is offered at the hotel.

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FAQs

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What are your breakfast options?: Breakfast Buffet Restaurant is Open 7 days a week. Breakfast hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 10:00am and Saturday & Sunday from 7:00am - 11:00am. Full breakfast costs $32.00 per person (adults), $12.00 per person for children (ages 5-12 years) and free of charge for ages of 0-4 years. Guests can upgrade to breakfast package for only $20 per person at time of booking prior to arrival.
What transport is available to get around?: Guests can take advantage of our complimentary shuttle bus into Manly. Our shuttle departs from the Kiss & Ride collection point opposite Manly Wharf 7 days a week, excluding Christmas day & Boxing day, when the shuttle is not operating.

We also offer the transfers to and from the airport. Options for airport transfers are:
- Airport Shuttle: $35.00 (1st person) $15.00 per extra person
- Taxi: Approximately $100 per taxi.
- Train & Ferry: $30.00

Some options for the airport shuttles are Airport Shuttle North or Northside Shuttle.
What can I do nearby?: As per entertainment facilities, the hotel has their own beach so guests can swim in Sydney Harbour. The beach is not patrolled and guests must bring their own towels. There is no motorised boat access to the beach. The wharf is for approved vessels only. Operating hours are from 6:00am till dusk.

We also offer ghost tours and day tours. Operating hours are:

Sunday - Thursday from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Friday - 10:00am – 8:30pm
Saturday - 10:00am – 9:00pm
Public holidays - 11:00am – 3:00pm
Closed on Christmas day

Ghost Tours
* Adults Ghost Tour
* Ghostly LSeepover
* Family Ghostly
* Spirit Investigator
* Extreme Ghost Tour
* Ghostly Birthday Parties

Day Tours
* Quarantine Station story day tour
* Wharf Wander
Do you have internet?: Wireless internet is available in function and accommodation rooms. Cabled and wireless internet are available with additional charges as below:

1 hour - $9.95
4 hours - $19.95
1 day - $29.95
2 days - $36.95
3 days - $44.95
1 week - $59.95
10 days - $80.00
Do you provide parking?: Car parking is available just inside our main gate on North Head Scenic Drive. Due to the heritage nature of the site, cars belonging to day visitors and guests must be parked in our free car park (just inside the entrance to Q Station). This is to help minimize impact on the heritage site, animals & national park.

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Guest Reviews

A summary of 153 guest reviews

44 guests mentioned the breakfast in a review, 43 said it was delicious
We found ten reviews that said they enjoyed the beach, only one didn't
Out of 11 reviews about the balcony, ten said it was large and clean
Nine guests reviewed the hotel's view of the harbour, seven said it was magnificent
Out of 20 reviews about room comfort, 16 said the rooms were comfortable
28 mentioned the cost of their booking in a review, 21 thought it was a fair price