Stories Behind the Gates: Point Nepean Quarantine Station
Melbourne
Join a guided tour of Point Nepean’s Quarantine Station. Hear stories of migration, disease, and resilience, and relive the journey of the Ticonderoga’s passengers.
Point Nepean Quarantine Station Guided Tour in Portsea
This guided tour at Point Nepean’s Quarantine Station suits history and culture enthusiasts interested in migration, maritime health, and Indigenous heritage.
Highlights
- Explore the Quarantine Station and experience its historical significance
- Hear stories of migration, disease, and resilience by the sea
- Relive the journey of the Ticonderoga’s passengers through storytelling
- Discover the site's Indigenous heritage and maritime health history
- Experience the emotions of courage, loss, and hope reflected in the landscape
Description
Join an immersive guided tour through Point Nepean’s historic Quarantine Station, uncovering human stories of migration, disease, and resilience. Costumed storytelling and atmospheric settings bring to life the experiences of the Ticonderoga’s passengers and those who endured quarantine.
The tour connects layers of Indigenous heritage, maritime health, military history, and ecological elements, revealing a coastal landscape shaped by courage, loss, and hope on Boonwurrung Country.
Visitors will sense the past as deserted hospitals and echoes of footsteps create a vivid historical atmosphere where the boundary between past and present blurs, making history tangible.
Includes
- Guided tour of Point Nepean’s historic Quarantine Station
- Costumed storytelling
- Atmospheric historical settings
Important Information
- The tour includes walking through historical sites and immersive storytelling
- Meeting place: Stables Car Park Information Point, Point Nepean Information Centre, Ochiltree Rd, Portsea, 3944
- Upon arrival, locate the sign for the Stables Car Park and meet your guide at the covered information point inside
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures and clearer light for viewing the site. Book in advance to secure your preferred date.
