Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Canberra

Name: Vietnam Forces National Memorial
Address: Anzac Parade, Canberra, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6272 2902

#63 among attractions in Canberra

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Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Canberra

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The Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial is on Anzac Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. The memorial was dedicated on 3 October 1992. It commemorates the 50,000 Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy, and Royal Australian Air Force and associated personnel who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. ()

Coordinates: 35°17'11"S, 149°8'35"E

Address

Anzac ParadeNorth Canberra (Reid)Canberra Australia

Contact

+61 2 6272 2902

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Nearby attractions include: Australian War Memorial, Commonwealth Park, Canberra Centre, Kings Park.

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Park
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0.7 miNW
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Museum, History museum, Historical place
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0.4 miNE
Memorial
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~1980 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Vietnam Forces National Memorial open?

Vietnam Forces National Memorial is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Vietnam Forces National Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Anzac Parade, Canberra (2 min walk), Royal Australian Air Force Memorial, Canberra (2 min walk), Korean War Memorial, Canberra (3 min walk), Mounted Memorial, Canberra (3 min walk).

How to get to Vietnam Forces National Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vietnam Forces National Memorial:

Bus

City Bus Station (23 min walk)
City Bus Station Platform 9 • Lines: 30 (23 min walk)

Light rail

Alinga Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (25 min walk)
Elouera Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (31 min walk)