Take the chance to observe ANZAC Day this year by attending programs hosted by the RSL Surfers Paradise Sub Branch.
ANZAC Day, which falls on April 25, is an important national holiday in Australia. It is the anniversary of the First World War’s most significant fight in which Australian and New Zealander soldiers participated. Early morning memorial services and rituals are held at military memorials nationwide.
For convenient access to all the ANZAC Day activities, you can reserve a stay at St. Tropez Resort. The St. Tropez Holiday Apartments are well situated in Surfers Paradise’s bustling centre, just a short stroll from the most famous patrolled beach. Also, the resort is around 30 kilometres from Coolangatta Airport and 90 kilometres from Brisbane International Airport.
Here is a schedule of the RSL Surfers Paradise Sub Branch’s ANZAC Day activities to assist in your planning.
ANZAC Day Activities
The Parade
Be mindful of arriving early because many people attend the dawn service. It starts with the ANZAC Day Parade, which serves as the focal point of the commemorations and offers a chance to show support for both past and present service members.
Cadets, other community residents, and present and former Defense personnel participate in the ANZAC Day march. Around 4:45 am, they will assemble at 9 Beach Road in Surfers Paradise (outside the subway). At 5 am, the Dawn Parade begins on Beach Road.
Dawn Service
The Dawn Service is at The Esplanade’s Monument from 5:30 to 7:00 am. The ANZAC Memorial is on the Esplanade, on the other side of Trickett Street. The Dawn Service is a solemn ceremony steeped in tradition.
Following the Dawn Service, the Gunfire Breakfast is at the Diggers and Sports Club (formerly Surfers Paradise RSL). Individuals with valid RSL QLD membership cards are free; everyone else must donate gold coins.
Main Ceremony
You can also join the main ANZAC Day ceremony in Cavill Park between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. There are refreshments at the Diggers and Sports Club after. Also, the classic Australian game “Two Up” begins at 2:00 pm.
Australian soldiers created the traditional game “Two-up” during World War I, and it is now customary to play it on Anzac Day at pubs and RSL clubs nationwide. A designated “spinner” flings two pennies or coins into the air when playing two-up. Players wager on whether the coins will land with one head and one tail (known as “Ewan”) or if they will land with both heads (obverse) and tails (reverse) up.
Thousands of people attend the annual Anzac Day ceremony. Book your Surfers Paradise accommodation as soon as possible to ensure you have time to attend the ANZAC Day dawn service.
Surfers Paradise Accommodation
You may unwind in one of the St. Tropez resort’s spacious, airy, self-contained apartments with private balconies, furnished living areas, and a full kitchen. Choose our one- and two-bedroom accommodations, which are great for families and couples. You’ll also have full access to the on-site amenities, which include a heated pool and grill area tucked away in lush tropical gardens.
Why not spend your time on the Gold Coast exploring the galleries and museums in addition to the top-notch Surfers Paradise’s well-known attractions?
HOTA, Home of the Arts, is the place for live performances, lakeside strolls, astronomy, movie watching, art, and new ideas. Regarding arts, HOTA will serve as the host venue for the 2023 Gold Coast Film Festival. The annual 12-day film festival, which includes over 100 films, conferences, parties, pop-up theatres, and unique events, will take place on the Gold Coast from April 19 to 30.
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