Anzac Day

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The Rockhampton Region will once again gather for Anzac Day commemorations on Tuesday, 25 April with a variety of marches, dawn services, and events throughout the region.

Rockhampton Dawn Service

Dawn Service at 4.27am, Cenotaph, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens. Please bring a torch and jumper with you to the Service. The service will coincide with the time the first ANZAC soldier set foot on Gallipoli local time

Rockhampton Dawn Service Road Closures

From 3.00am to 6.00am Spencer Street will be closed between Agnes and Ann Street. Ann Street will be closed between Penlington and Spencer Streets. 

Rockhampton Dawn Service Bus and Parking

There will be a bus shuttle operating for the Dawn Service from Fantastic Furniture carpark to the Botanic Gardens. Departing 3am to 4am. Returning 5.15am to 6.15am. Limited parking will be available at The Rockhampton Golf Club, Mater Hospital, and the temporary car park off Agnes Street. We encourage attendees to carpool if possible.

Rockhampton March

March assembles at 9.00am at the intersection of Archer and Alma Streets. Step-off at 9.57am. March will proceed along Archer Street intersection, turning right onto Victoria Parade and marching under Fitzroy Bridge and along Quay Street to William Street.  The saluting dais is located at the intersection of Denham and Quay Street.

Rockhampton March Temporary Road Closures

Changed traffic conditions will be in place between 6.00am and 1.00pm Tuesday, 25 April, to facilitate the Anzac Day March.

  • Archer Street – between Denison Street and Victoria Parade
  • Alma Street – between Cambridge and Fitzroy Streets
  • Alma Lane – between Cambridge and Archer Streets
  • Bolsover Lane – between Cambridge and Archer Streets
  • Victoria Parade/Quay Street – between Archer and Derby Streets
  • Royal Street – between East Street and Victoria Parade
  • East Lane – between Cambridge and Fitzroy Streets
  • William Street – between East Lane and Quay Street
  • Denham Street – between East Lane and Quay Streets

Please note the school bus set down areas will be on Cambridge Street and vehicle passenger drop off areas will be at the Archer Park Rail Museum. Under no circumstances will buses or vehicles be permitted to stop on Archer Street near the train line. It is NOT SAFE to do so. Drivers must obey all road rules and follow traffic controller instructions.

Gracemere March

March assembles at 4.10am in the vicinity of Conaghan Park on Lawrie Street. Step-off at 4.25am.

Gracemere Service

Dawn Service at 4.35am, Gracemere Cenotaph, RSL, James Street. Participants are invited to attend a Gunfire breakfast in the RSL Club Rooms after the Service.

Westwood Service

Service at 6.00am, Westwood Hall, Capricorn Highway. Participants are invited to remain after the Service for tea and coffee.  

Bouldercombe Service

Dawn Service at 4.28am at the Leanne Hinchliffe Memorial Lions Park, Burnett Highway. Participants are invited to attend a gold coin donation breakfast after the Service at the Recreation Complex.

Alton Downs Service

Dawn Service at 4.28am, Alton Downs Hall Cenotaph, corner of Nicholson and Ridgelands Roads. Participants are invited to attend a Gunfire breakfast at the Alton Downs Hall after the Service.

Marmor Service

Dawn Service at 4.27am, Marmor Memorial Park, Tynan Street. Participants are invited to attend a breakfast at the Marmor Fire Brigade after the Service. 

Mount Morgan Service

Dawn Service at 5.20am at Anzac Park, Morgan Street (form up at 5.15am). 

Mount Morgan March

March assembles at 10.45am, School of Arts, Morgan Street. Step-off at 11.00am. Service at 11.10am, Anzac Park, Morgan Street.

Rats of Tobruk Association

Service at 8.00am, Jeffries Park, Corner Alma and Albert Streets. March assembles at the Military Museum, Archer Street at 9.00am. 

C.Q. Military Museum

Breakfast and other activities will be held at the Drill Hall on Archer Street from 5.00am to 5.00pm. There will be a Gunfire breakfast from 5.00am to 10.00am for $10. The bar will operate from 5.00am and there will be a $3 sausage sizzle after the March. Coffee nan and the museum opens at 9.00am and is free entry. 

Stenhouse Park Service

Monday 24 April, Service commencing at 10.30am at Stenhouse Park, Lakes Creek Road, Koongal.

When

  • Tuesday, 25 April 2023 | 04:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Location

Various locations throughout the region