Anzac Day

Ceremonies in Australia 2011

Anzac Day services are held in almost every city and town across the nation. Major ceremonies are held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, and at state memorials. For details on regional and local Anzac Day ceremonies, contact your local RSL Sub-branch or ex-service organisation.

 

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 5:30am
Venue: Parade Ground, Australian War Memorial
Details: It is suggested that all those attending should arrive from 4:30am onwards

Event: National Anzac Day Ceremony
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 10:15am
Venue: Parade Ground, Australian War Memorial
Details: It is suggested that all those attending arrive by 9:45am

Event: Anzac Day Veterans' March
Date: 25 April 2011
Details: All enquiries regarding the 2011 March Past should be directed to the RSL ACT

 

New South Wales

Sydney

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 4:15am
Venue: The Cenotaph, Martin Place

Event: Commemorative Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 12:30pm
Venue: Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park
Details: The parade commences at 9:00am, Cnr Pitt Street and Martin Place. The route for the march is via Pitt Street, Martin Place, George and Bathurst Streets, to Elizabeth Street

Event: Sunset Service Ceremony
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 5:00pm
Venue: The Cenotaph, Martin Place

 

Victoria

Melbourne

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 6:00am (please arrive by 5:45am)
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance
Details: The northern side of the Shrine

Event: Wreath Laying Ceremony
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 8.15am
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance

Event: Anzac Day March
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 9:00am
Venue: Starts at intersection Swanston and Flinders Streets

Event: Commemoration Ceremony
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 12:45pm
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance

For further details of Anzac Day Dawn Services and Commemorative Services throughout Victoria, please contact the Victorian Branch of the RSL on (03) 9655 5555 or refer to the RSL website www.rsl.org.au.

 

Queensland 

Brisbane

Event: Midnight Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 12:00am
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance, Anzac Square, Ann Street

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 4.28am
Venue: Shrine of Remembrance, Anzac Square, Ann Street
Details: This traditional dawn service commences at 4:28am, the time of the original ANZAC landing at Gallipoli in 1915

Event: Anzac Day March
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 10:00am
Venue: March will start at the corner of George and Elizabeth Streets
Details: The march will proceed along George Street, right into Adelaide Street, right into Creek Street, where the parade will disband

Townsville

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 5:50am
Venue: The Strand
Contact: Justin Shaw, (07) 4722 3302

Event: Anzac Day March
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 9:00am
Venue: Commencing at The Strand

Event: Wreath Laying Ceremony
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 8:00-8:30am
Venue: OAWG Belgian Gardens

For further details of Anzac Day Dawn Services and Commemorative Services throughout Queensland, please contact the Queensland Branch of the RSL on (07) 3634 9444 or refer to the RSL website www.rsl.org.au.

 

South Australia

Adelaide

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 6:15am
Venue: State National War Memorial, Cnr North Terrace and Kintore Avenue
Contact: Karen Marchant, RSL SA (08) 8232 0322

Event: Anzac Day March
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 9:30am
Venue: Commences at State National War Memorial, North Terrace, proceeds down North Terrace and King William Street to the Cross of Sacrifice, Pennington Gardens, North Adelaide

Event: Anzac Day Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 11:00-11:30am
Venue: Cross of Sacrifice, Pennington Gardens, North Adelaide

For further details of Anzac Day Dawn Services and Commemorative Services throughout South Australia, please contact the South Australian Branch of the RSL on (08) 8232 0322 or refer to the RSL website www.rsl.org.au.

 

Northern Territory

Darwin

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 6:00am
Venue: Darwin Cenotaph, The Esplanade
Contact: Peter Mansell, Darwin RSL, 0420 469 756

Event: Anzac Day March
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 9:00am
Venue: Commences adjacent to Cenotaph

For further details of Anzac Day Dawn Services and Commemorative Services throughout the Northern Territory, please contact the Darwin Sub- Branch of the RSL on (08) 8981 5437 or refer to the RSL website www.rsl.org.au.

 

Tasmania

Hobart

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 6:00am
Venue: Hobart Cenotaph

Event: Anzac Day March
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Assembly points along Macquarie Street
Details: The March will proceed to the Hobart Cenotaph

Event: Anzac Day Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 12:00pm
Venue: Hobart Cenotaph

Launceston

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 6:00am
Venue: Launceston Cenotaph (followed by breakfast at Launceston RSL)
Contact: Glen Cash, Launceston RSL (03) 6344 9584

Event: Anzac Day March
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 10:15am
Venue: The March departs from Princes Square
Details: The March will proceed to the Launceston Cenotaph

Event: Anzac Day Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 11:00am
Venue: Launceston Cenotaph (followed by BBQ lunch at Launceston RSL)

For further details of Anzac Day Dawn Services and Commemorative Services throughout Tasmania, please contact the Tasmanian Branch of the RSL on (03) 6224 0881 or refer to the RSL website www.rsl.org.au.

 

Western Australia

Perth

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 5:45am commencement of service (4:30am ‘Spirit of ANZAC’ archival footage screened)
Venue: State War Memorial, Fraser Avenue, Kings Park
Details: Limited seating will be available and limited parking for the aged, frail and disabled. Please contact the RSL regarding seating and parking.
Contact: Caitlin Harnwell, RSL WA, (08) 9287 3799

Event: Anzac Day March and Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: Step off 9:30am (forming up areas posted on RSL website) Service commences 11:00am
Venue: March commences east of Barrack Street and finishes on the Esplanade where the Anzac Day Service will be conducted
Details: Transport for veterans who are no longer able to march can be organised. Please check the RSL website for contact details

Fremantle

Event: Dawn Service
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: 5.30am
Venue: Monument Hill Memorial Cnr High and Swanbourne Streets Fremantle
Contact: For further details please contact Vida Barrett, Events Management Administration Officer at the City of Fremantle on 9432 9945
Details: More information can be obtained from the City of Fremantle website: www.fremantle.wa.gov.au

Event: Anzac Day Parade
Date: 25 April 2011
Time: Assembly 9.45am and step off 10.15am.
Venue: Parade starts at the Esplanade Reserve, Marine Terrace and returns at 10.45am for the closing ceremony.
Details: More information can be obtained from the City of Fremantle website: www.fremantle.wa.gov.au

For further details of Anzac Day Dawn Services and Commemorative Services throughout Western Australia, please contact the Western Australian Branch of the RSL on (08) 9287 3799 or refer to the RSL website www.rslwahq.org.au.