North Head Quarantine Station

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The Quarantine Station, North Head, also known as the Manly Quarantine Station was a quarantine station at Manly in Sydney Australia. It was in operation from 14 August 1832 to 29 February 1984.

It is now part of the Sydney Harbour National Park.

The Quarantine Station is supposedly haunted by the ghosts of former staff and patients, with many paranormal occurrences reported throughout the site.

One of the early Quarantine Officers was Dr James Stuart a keen naturalist and talented painter.

[edit] References

• Quarantine Station : Sydney Harbour National Park Conservation Plan, NSW National Parkas and Wildlife Service 1997 printing
• Quarantine Station : Sydney Harbour National Park Open Day booklet 1999, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
• Quarantine Station : Quarantine Station, Sydney Harbour - An Incredible Experience [online]. Available from: http://www.q-station.com.au [accessed 6 October 2007].