Remembrance Day

Limited parking is available in the P1 underground carpark on the eastern side of the Memorial, near Poppy’s Café. However, pedestrian travel from this carpark to the ceremony location must be made via the southern footpath along Limestone Avenue and is approximately a 15 minute walk. Please allow sufficient time for this travel.

Mobility Parking

Parking for visitors with mobility impairments is located onsite across from Campbell High School in the P2 carpark. A government issued disability parking pass must be displayed in order to gain entry, and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Taxi/Rideshare

Taxi, rideshare, or private drop offs are encouraged and accessible via the P2 carpark.

Road Closures

To ensure public safety, road closures will be in effect from approximately 9 pm on Friday 10 November until no later than 5 pm on Saturday 11 November. Roads affected are Limestone Avenue from Treloar Crescent to the Anzac Parade intersection.

Free shuttle bus services will be available from Russell Offices to the Australian War Memorial, commencing at 9.30 am to 10.30 am.

Return services from the Australian War Memorial to Russell Offices will commence at 11.30 am and run until 12.30 pm.

Parking is available at Russell Offices.

Limited seating will be available for general attendance and visitors with mobility impairments. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to bring picnic blankets and outdoor seating if they wish.

The ceremony is held outside and will continue unless in the case of extreme weather. Therefore, visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately for the conditions on the day. An information point, toilets, and first-aid services will be located on site. The Memorial is unable to loan wheelchairs for public use.

The Memorial’s galleries will open at 1 pm, on 11 November, following the conclusion of the National Ceremony.

Tickets are required to enter the galleries, and to attend the Last Post Ceremony. Ticket numbers are limited, to ensure entry book your tickets in advance.

Poppy’s Café will be open from 8 am to 4.30 pm, however, please note it is located on the opposite side of the Memorial to the ceremony location (approximately a 15 minute walk). 

Commencing at approximately 4.45 pm AEDT, the Memorial farewells visitors with its moving Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Area. Each night the ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour.

Traditionally on 11 November, the eulogy for the Unknown Australian Soldier is read. This year is the 30th anniversary of the interment of the Unknown Australian Soldier in the Hall of Memory.

Tickets are required to attend the Last Post Ceremony. Ticket numbers are limited, to ensure entry book your tickets in advance.

The Remembrance Day Last Post Ceremony will be broadcast live on the Memorial’s YouTube channel from 4:45 pm AEDT.