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Welcome to Mary MacKillop Place!

We are so glad to have you stay with us.

On this page you’ll find important information about your room, our facilities and how to make the most of your visit.

Mary MacKillop Place is more than a place to stay – it is an oasis in the heart of bustling North Sydney, rich in heritage, spirituality, and pilgrimage. Here, you are surrounded by history and peace.

For more than 150 years, this sacred site has been central to the Sisters of St Joseph. It is where Mary MacKillop lived, worked, and now rests.

We invite you to explore the site during your stay and enjoy all it has to offer.

You can call Reception from your room phone by dialling: 4800

Breakfast

Included in your room rate, a continental buffet breakfast is served daily in the Anderledy Dining Room – located on the ground floor opposite Reception – from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. If you would like guests who are not staying with us to join you, please inform Reception, and they will arrange this for you, with the applicable charge.


Snacks and lunch

Our onsite Gift Shop & Café serves a wide variety of snacks, cakes, barista coffee, drinks and lunch options.

Open Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm, and Saturday –Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm.

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Dinner

Dinner bookings can be made in advance for groups of 15 or more people. To make a booking, contact us via email.

We are unable to cater for smaller dinner bookings at this stage, so please speak to our reception team for restaurant recommendations in the local area, or see our guide below for recommendations beyond the site.

  PLACES TO EAT IN NORTH SYDNEY

To ensure your stay is safe and smooth, we maintain a 24-hour concierge service and security surveillance across the site. While our site is open to the public during the day between the hours of 7 am – 5 pm, it is only accessible via security key access outside of those hours.

You will find a map of all emergency exits on the back of the entry door in your room. Please familiarise yourself with this information.

Smoke alarms cannot distinguish between steam and smoke. When fire alarms are activated, the Fire Department is automatically contacted and a $1,750 call-out fee is charged.

If a fire alarm is activated in your room and it is deemed to be due to non-compliance with our fire procedure (as outlined in our Terms and Conditions), you may be asked to contribute to the Fire Department charge.

All detectors respond to heat, smoke and vapours. To help prevent false alarms, please note the following:

  • Bathroom-related triggers:
    • Steam from hot showers
    • Hairspray
    • Air freshener
    • Water and condensation

Note: when using the bathroom, please keep the door closed.

  • Room triggers:
    • Cigarettes or vaping
    • Cooking vapours
    • Burning toast
    • Incorrect kettle use
      – please use the kettle in the designated area only.

Fire extinguishers, signage, and emergency lighting are located on all levels. Exit routes are clearly marked.

If you see a fire or hear a fire alarm, please exit the building immediately. Do NOT attempt to retrieve your luggage or belongings. Go directly to the nearest EXIT sign and promptly leave the building – ensuring that you use the stairs only – DO NOT use the lift during an emergency.

After evacuating the building, assemble on the grassed area opposite the main entrance near the Anderledy Reception Desk.

Please remain at the assembly area until informed by either the Fire Brigade or a member of the Mary MacKillop Place staff that it is safe to return to the building.

Please note that all fire doors are alarmed 24/7 and will activate if they are used. Only use them in the case of an emergency.

by 10:00 am

Late check-outs can be requested in advance at Reception; additional charges may apply.

Subject to availability, we offer complimentary, secure luggage storage for guests before/after check-out. Please contact Reception for assistance

If you would like to make a reservation for a future stay

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Mary MacKillop Place is committed to handling all lost property items with integrity and care in accordance with industry standards.

Retention Period:
All items found on the premises are securely held for a period of three (3) months from the date of discovery. After this period, any unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity.

Return of Property:
MMP is unable to cover postage, packaging, or courier costs.

If you have left something important behind, please call us so we can set the item aside for you. Then simply send a self-addressed, pre-paid envelope and we will return the item by post.

Liability:
While every effort is made to safeguard and return lost property, Mary MacKillop Place accepts no responsibility or liability for any lost, misplaced, or unclaimed items.

If you’ve enjoyed your stay we would appreciate you letting us know!

Alternatively, if there is anything that needs addressing, we are always open to receiving constructive feedback.

Please use our feedback form to share any compliments, suggestions or concerns. Your insights help us improve and continue delivering great experiences.

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To keep your room comfortable during your stay, each space includes its own thermostat. Below is a quick guide on how to use it.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at Reception if you have any issues with the directions below.

When staying in Anderledy

  • Upon entering the room, insert your room key into the holder next to the door.
  • Allow 3-5 minutes for the air conditioning to connect to the main central system.
  • Please ensure that all windows and doors are closed in the room. For environmental sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint, the air conditioning is set to switch off if a window is open.
  • Press the power button on the wall-mounted AC controller to activate the system.
  • Once connected, you can adjust the temperature to your preference.

When staying in Temuka Apartments

  • Either a remote or wall wall-mounted control panel will be used, depending on your room.
  • Press the power button to activate the air conditioning.
  • Use the up and down arrows to set the required temperature.
  • Please remember to close your windows to support the system’s function.

Complementary Wi-Fi is available for all guests.

To join our network connect to:

Network name: MMP_Guest
Password: Mount7911

Each room is equipped with a TV to relax and unwind during your stay.

Below is a quick guide on how to use the device:

  • Press the green ON/OFF button on the remote control to turn on the TV.
  • The remote control has two black oval buttons – the volume is on the left-hand side of the remote control, and the program search is on the right.

Guests staying in the Anderledy rooms will have access to additional features, including the Netflix streaming platform, which you are more than welcome to log into using your personal account. Please remember to log out of your account before checking out.

How to log out of NETFLIX on the TV?

  1. Open Netflix and go to the menu.
  2. Select Get Help.
  3. Choose Sign Out and confirm.

Our housekeepers will access your room daily between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm unless you have requested otherwise by hanging the ‘DO NOT DISTURB’sign on the outside of your door. They will not enter your room if this sign is displayed.

Additional blankets and pillows are available in the wardrobe.

If you need additional toiletries, milk, tea or coffee, please call Reception from your room phone by dialling: 4800

Please be aware that there is no housekeeping service on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Each room is equipped with a mini fridge for guest convenience.

Each room includes everything you need to enjoy a relaxing tea or coffee. A kettle, mugs, cutlery, tea, coffee, milk (full cream) and biscuits are provided and replenished during housekeeping. If you need anything additional, please contact Reception.

A hair dryer is provided in every room and can be found in your bathroom.

For any room amenity issues or maintenance requests, please contact Reception from your room phone by dialling: 4800

At Mary MacKillop Place, we strive to care for both people and the planet, honouring the legacy of Mary MacKillop, who believed in practical action for the common good.

By using environmentally responsible products and sustainable practices, we reduce our footprint, contribute to the care of creation, and a future that values both people and the planet.

Towels

If you would like your towels replaced, please leave them on the shower floor. Towels left hanging will be understood as those you wish to reuse.

Toiletries

To ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible, we provide basic toiletries, including Active Manuka Honey guest soap, body balm, and 2-in-1 shampoo.

The toiletries we provide are carefully selected from Natural Earth, which places sustainability at its core, using responsibly sourced ingredients, reducing product waste, and ensuring packaging is recyclable or biodegradable.

Toilet Paper

We have chosen to partner with Who Gives A Crap – a brand committed to sustainability through 100% recycled or bamboo products, plastic-free packaging, and a mission that donates 50% of profits to build toilets for communities in need.

You will find laundry facilities located on Level 2 of the Anderledy and Temuka buildings.

Washing powder is provided for your convenience.

Mary MacKillop Place is a non-smoking and non-vaping venue. Please respect this during your stay. If you wish to smoke or vape, please exit the security gate to the street front. We appreciate your cooperation.

Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel is a private chapel of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, and is home to the tomb of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop. The Chapel is a key Catholic sacred heritage site and a place of prayer, open for all visitors and pilgrims.

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Mary MacKillop Place, is an inclusive place of welcome. To support guests, of all faith backgrounds, we offer a designated prayer space in addition to our chapel. Please enquire at Reception.

The Mary MacKillop Museum, located beside our onsite café, showcases a collection of galleries featuring items and artefacts that tell the story of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop (1842–1909) and Fr Julian Tenison Woods (1832–1889), founders of the Sisters of St Joseph. The museum also explores how Mary’s vision helped shape the development of education in Australia.

We invite you to explore the three galleries and Alma Cottage, where Mary spent the final 25 years of her life. Tickets can be purchased from the museum reception or the café.

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Take a moment to browse and relax in our Gift Shop & Café.

The Gift Shop offers a selection of sacramental gifts, ethically sourced indigenous products and other beautifully crafted items.

The café serves light snacks, sweets, and breakfast and lunch options. along with hot and cold coffees, smoothies, milkshakes and more.

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Mary MacKillop Place provides a versatile venue for meetings, conferences, courses, screenings, pilgrimage groups, exhibitions, weddings, baptisms and more – all set in a tranquil oasis in the heart of North Sydney.

Our facilities include 11 multifunctional rooms that can be tailored to suit a variety of events, from small board meetings to large conferences and gala dinners. Whether you need theatre-style seating, a boardroom setup, U-shape conference arrangements, or banquet seating, we’ve got you covered.

Several rooms are fully accessible, and all rooms are equipped with modern audio-visual technology to ensure a seamless experience.

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Click on the map icons to explore the Mary MacKillop Place precinct.
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There are so many things to see and do in and around North Sydney.

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There are a number of food and beverage options both on-site and around North Sydney.

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If you’d like to explore further afield, many of Sydney’s most iconic attractions and experiences are just a short journey away.
VISIT SYDNEY TOURISM

Drews Pharmacy
73 Mount Street, North Sydney

Chemist Warehouse
68 Walker Street, North Sydney

Terry White Chemmart
Greenwood Plaza, 36 Blue Street, North Sydney

A short walk towards the Pacific Highway, there are a number of grocery stores where you can pick up essentials.

Woolworths Metro
100 Miller Street, North Sydney

Coles North Sydney
99 Walker Street, North Sydney

IGA North Sydney
Greenwood Plaza, 36 Blue Street, North Sydney

Aldi North Sydney
99 Mount Street, North Sydney

MEDICAL CENTRES

North Sydney Family Doctors
90 Pacific Highway, North Sydney

North Sydney Plaza Medical Centre
303/83 Mount Street, North Sydney

North Sydney General Practice
245 Pacific Highway, North Sydney

HOSPITAL

Royal North Shore Hospital
Reserve Rd, St Leonards

EMERGENCIES

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By choosing to stay at Mary MacKillop Place, you help to preserve this historic site and contribute to the ongoing works of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in social justice and education.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Sisters of Saint Joseph stand in solidarity with the First Peoples of Australia. We are committed to actively work alongside the Indigenous People for reconciliation and justice.

We acknowledge the Cammeraygal People of the greater Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which Mary MacKillop Place is located.

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Reproduction of any image is prohibited unless approved in writing by the Sisters of St Joseph or Mary MacKillop Place.