Anzac Memorial
Monument World War I memorial and museum in Sydney
In Sydney’s Hyde Park, the Anzac Memorial commemorates Australian and New Zealand servicemen, drawing visitors for its Art Deco architecture, daily services, and remembrance ceremonies; it’s also a focal point during Anzac Day and a quiet spot for history-minded tourists.
The Anzac Memorial is a principal war memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney that commemorates the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand forces and other Australian service personnel.
The memorial contains a central Hall of Memory and sculptural reliefs and is the focal point for public ceremonies, including large ANZAC Day dawn services each April 25. The exterior plazas and steps serve as gathering spaces for commemorations and public viewing.
Designed by architect Bruce Dellit in an Art Deco idiom with major sculptural work by Rayner Hoff, the memorial was completed and officially opened in the 1930s as a national monument to the Anzac legacy. It has remained an active site of remembrance and has undergone conservation work to preserve its fabric and artworks.
Located in the southern part of Hyde Park in central Sydney, the memorial sits close to the central business district and is readily accessible from surrounding streets and public transport.
- ANZAC Day services: A major site for ANZAC Day dawn services and other national commemorations held each year on April 25 and other remembrance dates.
- Design and sculpture: Designed in an Art Deco style with prominent sculptural work by Rayner Hoff and an interior Hall of Memory.
What to See #
- Hall of Memory and memorial interior: Contains a central hall, sculpture groups and commemorative panels that form the focal points for services and remembrance ceremonies in Hyde Park.
- External ceremonial spaces: Outdoors plazas and steps used for public ceremonies and ANZAC Day commemorations, with views across Hyde Park.
How to Get to Anzac Memorial #
Hyde Park is a short walk from Museum Station (on the City Circle and other lines) and from St James and Martin Place. The ANZAC Memorial sits in the southern part of the park near the Archibald Fountain.
Tips for Visiting Anzac Memorial #
- Visit at dusk on ANZAC Day (April 25) to experience the dawn service and national commemorations-arrive very early to secure a spot.
- Check for special exhibitions or guided tours that explain the memorial sculptures and inscriptions.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Domain and St Mary's Cathedral for a civic history walk.
Best Time to Visit Anzac Memorial #
Pay respects at commemorations like ANZAC Day; otherwise shoulder seasons are best for quieter visits.
Weather & Climate near Anzac Memorial #
Anzac Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1264 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (152 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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