Anzac Parade
A ceremonial boulevard linking the war memorial with the lakeshore, lined with war memorials on both sides. It is the main axis of the capital's plan.
Anzac Parade runs about 1 km. Its central strip of red gravel is flanked by trees from New Zealand and Australia, symbolising the joint ANZAC forces. Along the way are more than ten memorials, including those to the Vietnam War, the Korean War, nurses, and cavalry. From the steps of the Australian War Memorial, the avenue, the lake, and Parliament House line up in one straight view. This is the 'land axis' of Griffin's capital plan. It is free and open all day. Walking from the memorial to the lakeshore takes about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Australian War Memorial
- Commonwealth Park & Floriade
- National Carillon
- High Court of Australia
- Captain Cook Memorial Jet
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery
- Questacon