Our volunteer-led, all-ages tours are an opportunity to explore military infrastructure dating back to the Second World War and gain insights into the nation’s early quarantine practices.
Cost: From $8 | Duration: 40 mins | When: Select dates
Get a taste for North Head Sanctuary in Manly – and explore a Second World War era structure off limits to general visitors – on this bite-sized tour, ideal for new visitors including families!
Cost: From $11 | Duration: 1 hour 45mins | When: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm every Sunday
Walk in the footsteps of those who served at North Fort, a former army base that once protected Sydney Harbour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will descend into the 200-metre-long military tunnel complex and discover heritage gun emplacements and the secret underground bunker: The Plotting Room.
Update: The Defence of Sydney Tour has been paused until 20 July while the North Fort Tunnels undergo remediation and conservation works. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Cost: From $11 | Duration: 60 mins | Hours: 11am to 12pm, select Sundays
The Third Quarantine Cemetery was established in 1881 for victims of a smallpox epidemic. During this tour, a knowledgeable guide will share stories of those who succumbed to small pox, the plague and other epidemics. You will also experience the natural beauty of this final resting place, including unspoiled views of Sydney Harbour.
Want to learn more about North Head Sanctuary, including North Fort and the Third Quarantine Cemetery? You may find these links useful.
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