Australian Peacekeeping Memorial, Canberra

Name: Australian Peacekeeping Memorial
Address: Canberra, Australia

#144 among attractions in Canberra

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Australian Peacekeeping Memorial, Canberra

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The Australian Peacekeeping Memorial, located at the southern end of Anzac Parade in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, commemorates the service and sacrifice of all Australians who have served on peacekeeping or peacemaking missions around the world. It was inaugurated on 14 September 2017 by the Governor-General of Australia, General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC. The Memorial is a living memorial that commemorates the service of all Australian peacekeepers- past, present and into the future. ()

Established: 14 September 2017Coordinates: 35°17'20"S, 149°8'31"E

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North Canberra (Campbell)Canberra Australia

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Australian Peacekeeping Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Australian War Memorial, Commonwealth Park, Captain James Cook Memorial, National Carillon.

0.7 miNE
National site of military commemoration
Australian War Memorial, Canberra
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0.6 miW
Park
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
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0.7 miW
Memorial
Captain James Cook Memorial, Canberra
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0.7 miS
Lakefront bell tower that chimes often
National Carillon, Canberra
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0.5 miS
Park
Kings Park, Canberra
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0.7 miSW
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Commonwealth Place, Canberra
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0.5 miNW
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~1200 ftS
Monuments and statues
National Emergency Services Memorial, Canberra
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~1310 ftNE
Memorial
Korean War Memorial, Canberra
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0.8 miNW
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0.7 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues
National Police Memorial, Canberra
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Australian Peacekeeping Memorial?

Nearby attractions include New Zealand Memorial, Canberra (1 min walk), Rats of Tobruk Memorial, Canberra (3 min walk), St John the Baptist Church, Canberra (3 min walk), Mounted Memorial, Canberra (3 min walk).

How to get to Australian Peacekeeping Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Australian Peacekeeping Memorial:

Bus

City Bus Station (25 min walk)
City Bus Station Platform 9 • Lines: 30 (25 min walk)

Light rail

Alinga Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (27 min walk)
Elouera Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (34 min walk)