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    Anzac Day Dawn Services, Marches & Events in Wollongong

    Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we list all the local events coming up near you. Including an updated 2026 list of ANZAC Day events, dawn services and marches across Wollongong and the Illawarra.

    ANZAC Day Services and commemorations will take place throughout Wollongong & the Illawarra on Saturday 25 April, 2026.

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    Anzac Day Dawn Services & Marches – please stay tuned for 2026 event updates:

    City of Wollongong Dawn Service & March

    The City of Wollongong RSL sub-branch will hold an ANZAC Day dawn service and march.

    • The ANZAC dawn service will start at 5am at the MacCabe Park Cenotaph.
    • The ANZAC march will start at 10am in Crown Street Mall (near the Keira Street intersection).

    Austinmer Dawn Service – 6am
    Cenotaph, Austinmer Beach, Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Austinmer

    Corrimal RSL March – 5.25am
    Start from Corrimal RSL Memorial Club on Princes Highway, then head towards Anzac Grove on Railway Street, Corrimal.

    Corrimal Dawn Service – 6am
    ANZAC Grove, Memorial Park, Railway Street, Corrimal

    Coledale RSL Dawn Service – 6am
    Coledale RSL Club, 731 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Coledale

    Dapto Dawn Service – 6am
    Dapto Memorial, Station Street next to Dapto Railway Station

    Helensburgh RSL – 5.45am
    Charles Harper Park Memorial, Helensburgh

    Port Kembla Dawn Service – 6am
    Port Kembla Memorial, corner Allan Street and Military Road, Port Kembla

    Stanwell Tops Memorial Service – 10am
    Stanwell Tops War Memorial Park Stonehaven Road Stanwell Top

    Thirroul Dawn Service – 6am
    Cenotaph, William Woodward Memorial Park, Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul

    Windang Club Memorial Service – 7.45am
    Club Windang Cenotaph, 2-6 Judbooley Parade, Windang. The march will commence from the Lake Illawarra Hotel at 7.45am, assembly will be at 7.30am, and proceed to the Club Cenotaph, where the Commemorative Service will be held.

    Anzac Day Events:

    Kembla Grange Racecourse – ANZAC Memorial Raceday, Saturday 18 April

    A moving ceremony led by the City of Wollongong RSL Sub-Branch will take place in the morning prior to the races. The City of Wollongong RSL Sub-Branch Gallipoli Cup will headline an exciting eight-race program, alongside food trucks, Henry Clive cocktails, a DJ spinning tunes all afternoon, betting facilities, photo walls, and the venue’s full range of dining and bar options. As a gesture of thanks, veterans and currently serving members can enjoy a complimentary house beverage on presentation of medals or a valid ID card. Secure your tickets now here.

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