Melbourne Dawn Service
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Dawn Service in Melbourne
The Dawn Service in Melbourne is a solemn tradition, and an important way for Victorians to commemorate those who served and died in defence of our country.
The service is held at dawn as this is the time the ANZACs first approached the beach in Gallipoli, and faced their first bout of conflict during World War I.
The 2025 ANZAC Day Dawn Service will commence at 5:30 am at the Shrine of Remembrance.
There will be multiple screens around the Shrine to enable participants to view the proceedings.
The Dawn Service finishes at about 6:30am. At the end of the service, members of the public can go into the Sanctuary of the Shrine of Remembrance to lay a poppy.
The Shrine of Remembrance opens to the public for general viewing at 7:00am.
ABOUT THE DAWN SERVICE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS EVENT MAP
HOW TO PREPARE
The Dawn Service happens outside and happens in all weather. It is a large crowd that gathers so you are likely to be standing for the whole service.
GETTING THERE
Parking at the Shrine of Remembrance and its surrounds is restricted on ANZAC Day in Melbourne, so it is recommended that you catch public transport to the 2025 Dawn Service.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Full details about public transport for ANZAC Day 2025 are available at the Public Transport Victoria website.
PTV are running extra trams, trains and buses to get you to the 2025 Melbourne Dawn Service.
Swanston Street trams run every 3 minutes until 5.32 am along St Kilda Road from Flinders Lane to Stop 20 Anzac station.
You can also catch a free PTV shuttle bus from selected RSLs and locations around Melbourne. You can travel one way or return. This service is available to all members of the public. The shuttles run from 4am and arrive at the Shrine by 5.45am.
Bookings must be made in advance. You can book here or call 1800 800 007 to book. Bookings close 2pm Thursday 24 April.
Following the Dawn Service, all buses depart from the Shrine at 7am and 7:30am, from the drop-off location in Birdwood Avenue.
More public transport information
Free dawn service shuttle bus
Free travel for veterans
Extra trains and trams
WATCHING THE DAWN SERVICE FROM HOME
For those unable to attend the Dawn Service in person, the Service will be available online via the following:
- RSL Victoria Facebook page or website
- ABC Television provides the official live broadcast of the Dawn Service in Melbourne
- Some free-to-air television stations also broadcast from the event, and other ANZAC Day events around the nation
CONTACT DETAILS
If you have any questions about the ANZAC Day event in Melbourne, please contact us on 03 9655 5504 or anzacdayevent@rslvic.com.au.
