ANZAC Rifle Range, Shooting range in Malabar Headland, Australia
ANZAC Rifle Range is an outdoor shooting facility on Malabar Headland in New South Wales, Australia. It has shooting positions spread across varying terrain, set up for multiple disciplines at distances ranging from 300 to 800 meters.
The facility opened in 1855 as Long Bay Rifle Range and was renamed in 1970 to honor soldiers from the World Wars. The new name marked a shift toward recognizing the site as a place of military remembrance.
The range is closely tied to organized shooting clubs in New South Wales and is still used for competitions today. Visitors can feel the connection between sport shooting and military tradition that has been kept alive here for generations.
The site is generally open to members only, with operating hours that vary throughout the week. It is a good idea to get in touch in advance to confirm current access conditions and any requirements for taking part.
The Memorial Gates at the entrance honor marksmen who died in the World Wars and the Korean War, which is unusual for a sporting facility. They make this one of the few shooting ranges in Australia where sport and war remembrance stand side by side.
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