Longueval New Zealand Memorial

Longueval New Zealand Memorial stands on a hilltop east of Longueval overlooking the fields where New Zealand troops advanced during World War I. The site sits on rising ground that provides clear views across the surrounding landscape where these soldiers fought.

The memorial marks September 15, 1916, when New Zealand troops entered combat for the first time in this region during the Battle of the Somme. This date marks the beginning of New Zealand's direct involvement in fighting across these fields.

Visitors from New Zealand and beyond gather here to remember their relatives and acknowledge the connection to this distant European battlefield. The site serves as a meeting point where people come to honor a shared past.

The site is accessible throughout the year with good parking facilities available on location. Information and guided tours can be arranged through the nearby Somme Battlefield visitor center.

From this vantage point visitors can see Caterpillar Valley, the village of Flers, and other locations that were strategically important to operations here. This view helps visitors understand how troops used the terrain during their advance.

Location: Longueval

Official opening: October 1922

GPS coordinates: 50.03950,2.80153

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42