MEMORIAL SHOP:The Memorial Shop sells a wide range of books on military history, as well as videos, memorabilia and souvenirs.For enquiries, please call (02) 6243 4274

RESEARCH CENTRE:Visitors can consult the Memorial's photographs, film, sound, art and archival collections during opening hours.The Reading Room is open 10.00 am – 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, and 1.00 pm – 5 pm, Saturday.The Research Centre is closed on public holidays.

WHAT'S ON:The Memorial offers a range of public programs and ceremonies, as well as activities for the whole family. Information about events, programs and special exhibitions for the coming months can be found in the Memorial's quarterly publication What's happening (available from the information desk in the Orientation Gallery).

GUIDED TOURS:Take a free tour of the Memorial with one of our voluntary guides. The 90-minute guided tours leave from the Orientation gallery daily at 10.00 am, 10.30 am, 11.00 am, 1.00 am, 1.30 pm, and 2.00 pm

Visitor Information:OPENING HOURS 10.00 am – 5.00 pmClosed Christmas Day(At various times throughout the year – for example, during ACT and NSW school holidays – the Memorial has extended opening hours. Please consult our website at http://www.awm.gov.au for details.)

Australian War Memorial Donor Program:The Donor Program allows people who may not wish to take up a full Friends Membersbhip to contribute to the Memorial.This program provides you with the opportunity to make an annual donation that is fully tax deductible (for donations over $2.00. The amount you choose to donate is entirely up to you, and may…[Read more]

ROSEMARY MEMBERSHIP:

• Free annual subscription to Wartime, the Memorial's official magazine
• Automatic subscription to e-Memorial, the Memorial's email newsletter
• Subscription to the quarterly Friends of the Memorial Newsletter
• Lapel pin
• Membership card
• "Members only" functions
• Discounts at the Memorial Shop and online purchases
• Invitations to travelling…

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The Membership Program offers extensive benefits to members. In return for your valuable support you can be part of a members – only program and get an insider's view of the Memorial's exhibitions and galleries.POPPY MEMBERSHIP:

• Free annual subscription to Wartime, the Memorial's official magazineNewsletter
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Photograph: One of the many plaques at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.Lest We ForgetLest_we_Forget.gif

In Melbourne another surprise, due to not knowing my way around I parked the car at the airport and we caught the bus into the city. On the bus a local victorian who had just arrived back from Tasmania noticed the Kokoda Trekking T/Shirt and introduced himself.He told how his father fought in the 39th and how he would love to walk one day. By…[Read more]

A couple of hours along the same road we were told was an area where we could walk for approximately an hour and a half to check out some seals. Kingsley really wanted to see them so off we went. Besides, after sitting for so long in a car, the exercise did us good.It was well worth the walk as it was quite interesting watching them splash…[Read more]

A highlight for all our guides and porters was the drive along the Great Ocean Road and to see one of the great wonders of the world, the 12 Apostles or I should say 11 as one has fallen into the sea.One minute we were driving along, the next, the WOW factor….what is that? a few more minutes drive along the road we saw the sign post and…[Read more]

The next stop was Sydney as the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge was high on their 'wish / must see list'. Adding to this was the phone calls from Rod and Andrew, so off to Sydney we went for a quick visit before heading back to the Gold Coast.On entering the inner area of Sydney, there was lots of sighs when we found ourselves in various…[Read more]

After lunch we headed off to the Australian War Memorial. What an awesome experience for our guides and myself. We spent quite a few hours there and naturally headed for the Kokoda area of the Memorial.In fact the Memorial itself and the long wide street leading there is just awesome and respectful to our fallen diggers. The added bonus is that…[Read more]

One of the highlights of the day was running into some ex trekkers who walked with us on an Anzac Trek. We were all excited. We had no idea we would run into them as we had not communicated to say we would be there so it was indeed a wonderful surprise. In fact we remembered them well as they walked with a group of friends from Williamstown. A…[Read more]

The next stop after we left Victoria was to visit the Canberra War Memorial as a lot of our trekkers talk about it but none of us had ever visited there.We arrived the day before Australia Day and found it hard to find somewhere to stay due it the long weekend.The following day before going to the War Memorial we took a walk through Commonwealth…[Read more]

In Shepparton where my parents live, there are lots of colourful cows in various parks around the city. With my parents being ex dairy farmers from Tatura now retired in Shep, its something they are quite proud of. As the photograph shows, our guys were all intrigued by this and could not resist to ask for the pic.It was in Shepparton that…[Read more]

At Melbourne Airport we said goodbye to Rod Ori and Andrew Yauga who were invited to spend some time in Sydney with the Bollinger group of trekkers.Matthew and his father Barry welcomed our guides to Sydney and organised for them to move around and spend time with other members of their trek.With their office and Matthew's home not far from the…[Read more]

Another highlight for us all was to visit and pay our respects at the Melbourne War Memorial. Once again our sincere thanks to Michael Barrand and John Prossor for taking time out of their busy schedule to show us around. John also drove us back to the Melbourne airport which was certainly not expected but fully appreciated.Thanks to the staff…[Read more]

Along with the camp there were lots of other experiences for our guides when they visited Australia. After the camp for example the first time in a ferry – car and all…..a comment from Wallace…..can't wait to get back home and tell my family that we were in a boat as big as the Titanic!Titanic.gif