LEST WE FORGET
Reflect on our nation’s’ i history i at various i tributes around the country on April 25
Sydney
The annual dawn service at Martin Place will ill take place this year, beginning at 4.30am, as will the Anzac Day March, which kicks off at 9am. After paying your respects, head to the Australian Heritage Hotel at The Rocks for breakfast from 7am and listen as the Scots Marching Band provides the tunes. Later, head to the famous Glenmore Hotel for live music and a rooftop DJ, or visit Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel to reflect on the past at the water’s edge. Close out th the day’s commemorations with the sunset service at the Martin Place Cenotaph.
Perth
The city’s biggest dawn service will kick off in Kings Park at 5.50am (with social distancing in place), and will be followed by a march through the city streets. Grab a “Gunfire Breakfast” of bacon and eggs at Government House Gardens for a gold-coin in donation. The dawn service in regional town Albany y is also worth attending. Many troops left from this outpost post for WWI, and it’s home to the National Anzac Centre. re.
Hobart
Hobart’s Anzaanzac Day Parade is back on, but will be restricted to veterans. Descendants can’t take part, but can register for a mid-morning commemorative commemorat service at the Hobart Cenotaph in the Queen’s Queen’ Domain (both ticketed). For more insight into the th Apple Isle’s military history, visit the Army Museum Mus of Tasmania – a series of downloadable downloadabl diaries from WWI give a glimpse into the lives of men and women of the time.
Adelaide
Take in the 6am dawn service at the Glenelg Memorial in Moseley Square, e, near Adelaide’s Glenelg Beach. Afterwards, visit the National War Memorial at Government House. This memorial was commissioned in 1919 and completed in 1931 to commemorate e the WWI and sees plenty of visitors, there re to remember their loved ones and reflect ct on history.
Darwin
Following the dawn service at the Darwin Cenotaph, visit the Darwin Military Museum or take a small group tour with Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours to learn about the largest foreign attack ever launched on our nation (see Underground Oil Tunnels, built in response to the devastating strike, too).
Brisbane
Dive deep into the city’s role in WWII with the Museum of Brisbane’s Walking in Wartime tour, book a free Brisbane Greeters walking tour and request Anzac history as a special topic, or check out the digital interactive galleries in the Shrine of Remembrance at Anzac Square. Keen for a friendly game of two-up? Head to the Regatta Hotel where Triple M’s Ben Dobbins will be hosting from 1pm (or get in at midday for the courtyard BBQ), or enjoy live entertainment as you flip coins at The Fox.
Melbourne
The Victorian government and RSL have reinstated the important event, along with the dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Kings Domain (though COVID-19 restrictions will be in place for both). While it’s a day to remember the soldiers, women on the home front also played a vital role – visit the Old Treasury Building for the Women Work for Victory in World War II to learn more about the unsung heroes of the time (tickets available two weeks in advance).
Canberra
The Australian War Memorial (AWM)’S annual dawn service and national ceremony will be ticketed with capacity limits. After the service, walk up Mount Ainslie, then visit the nearby AWM to learn more about Australia’s Anzac history. Follow with the 2.5km self-guided Anzac Parade Walking Tour. It takes you from the AWM steps past several memorials. Finish with a round of two-up at The Duxton in O’connor or King O’malleys in the city.