Anzac Avenue, Heritage memorial road in Moreton Bay Region, Australia
Anzac Avenue is a heritage-listed road stretching roughly 18 kilometers from Petrie to Redcliffe, serving as a key connection through the Moreton Bay Region. The route operates as State Route 71 and handles substantial daily traffic while linking Brisbane to the coastal town of Redcliffe.
The route originated after World War I as a project by returned servicemen who began construction in 1922 and opened it to traffic in 1925. At that time it was Queensland's first bitumen road, marking a significant shift in the state's road development.
The avenue was created as a living memorial to war veterans, with different tree species like coconut palms and fig trees shaping its appearance today. These plantings give travelers a green corridor as they move through the region.
The road provides a direct link from the Brisbane area to the coastal town of Redcliffe and is well marked as State Route 71. Travelers should expect regular traffic, particularly during rush hours and weekends when many people head to the coast.
The road served as a pioneer for organized tourism in Queensland, drawing visitors to experience the planted trees and the journey to the coast. This concept of a scenic drive corridor was unusual for the time and helped establish Redcliffe as a destination.
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