About Anzac Parade
Anzac Parade is the principal ceremonial boulevard in Canberra, located in the suburb of Campbell. It runs 1.2 kilometres north from Lake Burley Griffin to the Australian War Memorial at the foot of Mount Ainslie. Opened in 1965, it is lined with eucalyptus trees and ten national memorials dedicated to Australian and New Zealand service. It forms the central axis of Walter Burley Griffin's plan for Canberra.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide, straight ceremonial boulevard with a central grassed parade ground flanked by dual roadways and footpaths. Both sides are lined with mature eucalyptus trees and ten sculptural memorials dedicated to different conflicts and service branches. The southern end offers views across Lake Burley Griffin to Parliament House, while the northern end terminates at the Australian War Memorial. The area is open, landscaped and designed for walking, photography and quiet reflection.
Key highlights
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Ceremonial boulevard forming the central axis between Lake Burley Griffin and the Australian War Memorial
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Ten national memorials including the Australian Hellenic Memorial, Vietnam Forces Memorial and Korean War Memorial
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Iconic vista south to Lake Burley Griffin and Parliament House and north to Mount Ainslie
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Mature red-flowering eucalyptus plantings lining both sides of the parade