ANZAC Day Information

Wet weather arrangements

The Dawn Service will proceed even in inclement weather - please come prepared.

General information

• Large numbers are expected, general public should arrive by 5.30 am
• It is suggested you wear warm clothing and bring a torch
• Programmes: free on arrival
• Following the Public Commemorative Service, visitors are invited to place wreaths, flowers and poppies on the Cenotaph
• Poppies will be on sale after the dawn service
• First Aid services will be available
• The Dome will open to the public from 2pm where visitors can enjoy spectacular 360° views of Auckland.
• Read more about visitor services and amenities at Auckland Museum.

Getting here

Auckland Museum can be easily reached from any part of the city, by car or public transport more info >>

Buses 

On ANZAC Day, the Link Bus will run from 5am, clockwise and anticlockwise every 15 minutes, in order to transport people to the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the Dawn Service.

FREE Bus travel for Veterans on ANZAC Day
Returned Service Men and Women who show their RSA membership badge or medals to the driver will be able to ride the buses all day for free.

The Link will follow its usual route and those who are attending the Dawn Service can alight at Auckland Hospital on the north side of the Domain, or on Parnell Road outside the Foundation for the Blind on the south side of the Domain more info >>

Parking restrictions

Parking restrictions implemented from 4am until 1pm on 25 April 2008.

Parking restrictions on Football Road, The Crescent, Maunsell Road Extension, Wintergarden Road, Cenotaph Road, Museum Circuit.

Parking

Public parking available on the sportsfields

The public will be asked for use the ramps provided.  Mobility parking on The Crescent and Maunsell Road Extension.  Mobility parking permit holders only.

Road closures

Lovers Lane, Cenotaph Road, Football Road and The Crescent shall be closed from 4am until 1pm on 25 April 2008.

There will be advisory signage on Cenotaph advising road closure details and parking restrictions. Aso, see Parking.

Museum shops

• The Atrium shop will open 10am - 5pm
• The Foyer shop will open from midday - 5pm 

Refreshments & food

Columbus Cafe in the Atrium will open following the dawn service and remain open all day.

Cofee will also be available in the Museum Foyer from midday.

Contact

See Visitor Services & Amenities for further information.

Contact info@aucklandmuseum.com or phone 09 309 0443.

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