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Mary MacKillop Place

Surrounded by tranquil gardens and heritage-listed buildings, this unique destination provides an oasis amidst the bustling city.

Offering accommodation, conference facilities & venues for hire, a museum, a chapel, and a gift shop & café, we warmly welcome pilgrims, history enthusiasts, and all those seeking a moment of quiet reflection.

UPCOMING EVENTS

julFanning the Flame of HopeEXHIBITION OPEN 1 JULY 2025 – 6 MARCH 2026TimeOpen Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

julHope Walk PilgrimageHope Walk PilgrimageTimeOpen Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

novBook your Christmas celebration at Mary’s PlaceBOOKINGS AVAILABLE FROM 10 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBERTimeLunch: 11 am – 4 pm, Dinner: 5 pm – 10 pm

20nov(nov 20)9:00 am31dec(dec 31)4:00 pmChristmas Food DriveNON-PERISHABLE PANTRY ESSENTIALS

11dec(dec 11)5:00 pm14(dec 14)9:30 pmChristmas LightsHOPE ILLUMINATED – CHRISTMAS AT MARY MACKILLOP PLACETime5:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Thursday to Sunday)

24dec01janChristmas Opening HoursMARY MACKILLOP CHAPEL, MUSEUM, GIFT SHOP & CAFÉTimeVarious – See table for times

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Nestled in the heart of North Sydney, Mary MacKillop Place is more than just a historical site – it is a place of peace, reflection, and inspiration.

TESTIMONIALS

MarinaAccommodation
Lovely accommodation place, clean rooms, and good food. Loved the location as I could walk anywhere I need. Also loved how calm the place is as it has a nice unique style.
FlordelynAccommodation | Chapel | Conference/Event | Catering
The place is calm, peaceful and so serene, amid the business and bustle of a big city. We had our AoS Conference here and the place was amazing. I love the Chapel. The room was perfect, spacious, clean and quiet. Food was beautiful. The people were all friendly and helpful. I’d like to go back and would definitely recommend to my family and friends.
MikeAccommodation
The location in North Sydney is excellent. It feels as if you're in the quiet suburbs, and not in a major part of a capital city. The room cleanliness was outstanding … rooms are spacious, climate controlled, blackout curtains and a fridge. Great staff … good location to head out from each day
SarahChapel | Gift Shop & Café
So relaxing such a perfect place to go to connect to God and pray. Mary Mackillop tomb is on display which you can walk and sit by or pray or admire. Highly recommend. Plus, I know a few people who have prayed there and have become pregnant. Next door has a lovely cafe and souvenir place. They make delicious soups [at the] cafe.
KerryChapel | Gift Shop & Café | Museum
Peaceful, warm and welcoming atmosphere. Staff and volunteers are genuinely helpful. Beautiful church building and museum in memory of an extraordinary woman who did so much for so many around Australia and New Zealand. A lovely, relaxed little cafe next door compliments this refreshing little pocket in busy North Sydney.
WineyChapel | Museum
One of the best undiscovered places in Sydney - the museum is excellently designed - you really do feel like you are walking the emotional roller coaster with this great Australia Woman. Most of her story of suffering is largely unknown and this museum does a great job. Starts from her childhood, ending in the actual room which she spent her last days and her place of burial (in the chapel). This place always makes me proud to be Australian.
DarleneAccommodation | Conference/Event | Catering
This location was fantastic. The locked gate with card entry to parking gave extra security. The room was huge as were the hallways. Air-conditioning was centrally available but could be altered if needed. Breakfast was included in the tariff, large spacious dining room and attentive staff.
JohnAccommodation
This location was fantastic. The locked gate with card entry to parking gave extra security. The room was huge as were the hallways. Air-conditioning was centrally available but could be altered if needed. Breakfast was included in the tariff, large spacious dining room and attentive staff.
AngeliqueChapel
A lovely chapel. The St Mary Mackillop Chapel is a small yet quiet and peaceful place to pray. The chapel is very well maintained. There are beautiful glass paintings and wooden stations of the cross. The chapel provide guidance book for the stations if anyone is interested to do so. I recommend this for pilgrimage. St Mary Mackillop is the first saint from Australia and her body is buried inside the chapel.
HelenGift Shop & Café
Lovely quiet cafe to visit. Menu is limited as there is no kitchen on site. Coffee is top class. Staff and atmosphere is very welcoming.
JohnVisitor
Humble, peaceful and relaxing place to be at all times.
MarinaAccommodation
Lovely accommodation place, clean rooms, and good food. Loved the location as I could walk anywhere I need. Also loved how calm the place is as it has a nice unique style.
FlordelynAccommodation | Chapel | Conference/Event | Catering
The place is calm, peaceful and so serene, amid the business and bustle of a big city. We had our AoS Conference here and the place was amazing. I love the Chapel. The room was perfect, spacious, clean and quiet. Food was beautiful. The people were all friendly and helpful. I’d like to go back and would definitely recommend to my family and friends.

This historical and sacred precinct honours Australia’s first saint, Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, whose legacy of compassion, education, and service continues to resonate today.

Visitors are invited to explore the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel, where her tomb rests, and the museum, which brings her remarkable story to life.

ABOUT SAINT MARY MACKILLOP

Discover Mary MacKillop Place – a sacred sanctuary in North Sydney.

ABOUT MARY MACKILLOP PLACE

“We are but travellers here.”

MARY MACKILLOP  |  1866