Why go
This square adds a reflective stop to a central walk. Its memorials honour people who served in overseas conflicts, while architectural and landscape symbols reward close attention. Visit the outdoor square on its own, or check separate access for the Memorial Galleries.
What to look for
- The Shrine of Remembrance holds the Eternal Flame in a bronze urn.
- Bottle trees and palms carry commemorative symbolism within the memorial landscape.
The full story
ANZAC Square opened on Armistice Day in 1930 as a public place of remembrance for Queenslanders who served overseas. The Shrine of Remembrance and its Eternal Flame give the space a strong centre, but the details around them matter too. Memorial walls, sculpture and plantings refer to different conflicts and forms of service, including the Queensland Women’s War Memorial by Daphne Mayo. The bottle trees recall mounted service in South Africa, while the palms connect to campaigns in the Middle East. These symbols make the square more than a shortcut between city streets. Pause long enough to see how the open paths lead towards the shrine and how the memorial elements are arranged. The galleries beneath the square are a separate interior visit, with access that should be checked independently of the outdoor memorial.
Useful to know
- Allow time to read the memorials without blocking ceremonial activity.
- Check Memorial Galleries access separately; its hours do not define outdoor-square access.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
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