This October, Manly’s historic Quarantine Station on North Head is running a special Halloween program tailored for all ages, moving away from conventional jump-scares and leaning into the site’s rich history and atmospheric lantern-lit heritage buildings.
The line-up features three distinct events across the season:
Spookyween Trick or Treat Hunt
Date: Sunday 25 October 2026 Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Cost: Five dollars drop-in fee Location: Wharf area Description: A casual daytime treasure hunt around the wharf area designed for younger children. Families can drop in anytime without a booking to enjoy costume spotting, clue-hunting, and prizes in a relaxed daytime setting.
Family Halloween Tour
Dates: Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026 Session Times: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cost: Fifty dollars per person or one hundred and forty-nine dollars for a family rate Duration: Ninety minutes Description: A guided twilight adventure created specifically with families in mind. Led by lantern light, this tour offers deliberately toned-down scares, interactive moments, and best-costume prizes for a fun and atmospheric evening out.
Halloween Tour (15+)
Dates: Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026 Session Times: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM Cost: Fifty dollars per person Duration: Ninety minutes Description: A darker ninety-minute exploration for older teenagers and adults. Participants explore the site’s more intense historical stories by lantern light, compete for a Best Dressed prize, and enjoy access to an on-site pop-up bar.
