Square & Landmark

Anzac Square

📍 Anzac Square (between Ann and Adelaide Streets), Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

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Introduction

Anzac Square lies in central Brisbane between Ann and Adelaide Streets and is Queensland's foremost war memorial and a city green space. At its heart stands the Shrine of Remembrance - a circular memorial atop a great sandstone wall - bearing the Eternal Flame. The two stairways up number 19 and 18 steps, echoing the final year of WWI, 1918. Beneath lie the Shrine of Memories and a crypt holding honour rolls and wartime relics (WWII memorials moved here in 1984). Statues and plaques also honour the Boer, Korean and Vietnam wars. The underground Anzac Square Memorial Galleries offer free guided tours telling Queenslanders' stories of service and sacrifice.

✨ Highlights

Shrine of Remembrance and Eternal Flame

A circular memorial on a sandstone wall holds an eternal flame symbolising lasting remembrance of Queensland's war dead.

Stairs numbering 1918

The two stairways of 19 and 18 steps allude to the year WWI ended, 1918.

Shrine of Memories crypt

The crypt beneath stores honour rolls and memorial plaques, with WWII memorials added in 1984.

Memorials to many wars

Statues and plaques recall the Boer, Korean and Vietnam wars, spanning a long history of service.

Free guided tours

The underground galleries run free guided tours explaining the symbolism and Queensland's military history.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The square, memorial wall and lawns are open around the clock; the underground Anzac Square Memorial Galleries at 285 Ann Street generally open on weekdays with tours. Please confirm official hours.; admission: Free entry (tours free, school groups by booking)..

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Anzac Square?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The square, memorial wall and lawns are open around the clock; the underground Anzac Square Memorial Galleries at 285 Ann Street generally open on weekdays with tours. Please confirm official hours.; admission: Free entry (tours free, school groups by booking).. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.