Dunedin Cenotaph, War memorial and heritage site in Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New Zealand.
The octagonal marble column rises 28 meters high, featuring decorative elements including a symbolic beacon, sacrificial urn, and four crosses at its summit.
Prince Albert, Duke of York, inaugurated the memorial on March 17, 1927, attended by numerous families of fallen soldiers and returned servicemen from World War I.
The cenotaph serves as the central gathering point for annual Anzac Day ceremonies, where thousands of residents honor the memory of New Zealand's military personnel.
Located 400 meters south of The Octagon city center, the memorial stands at coordinates -45.8776 latitude and 170.5044 longitude in Queens Gardens.
The monument includes a plaque commemorating all New Zealand Victoria Cross recipients and trees planted to mark specific war anniversaries.
Location: Dunedin City
Inception: March 17, 1927
Address: Queens Gardens, Dunedin
GPS coordinates: -45.87760,170.50440
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:33
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