About Australian Peacekeeping Memorial
The Australian Peacekeeping Memorial is a national memorial on Anzac Parade in Campbell, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Unveiled in 2017, it honours more than 80,000 Australians who have served in peacekeeping operations since 1947. The contemporary design features a black illuminated monolith, commemorative beams and interpretive elements set in a ceremonial courtyard. Located among Anzac Parade's memorials near Lake Burley Griffin, it serves as a place of reflection and national recognition.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air, contemporary memorial set on the central median of Anzac Parade. The site features a large black illuminated beam, two commemorative monoliths, and a paved courtyard with interpretive panels and inscriptions listing peacekeeping missions. The setting is formal and landscaped, flanked by other Anzac Parade memorials with views toward Lake Burley Griffin and Parliament House. Visitors can walk through the courtyard, read interpretive information, view the illuminated elements, and take photographs in a quiet, reflective environment.
Key highlights
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National memorial dedicated to Australian peacekeepers on Anzac Parade
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Striking black illuminated monolith and twin commemorative beams
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Ceremonial courtyard with interpretive panels detailing peacekeeping missions since 1947