Cairns War Memorial, War memorial at The Esplanade, Cairns, Australia
The granite, sandstone, and marble monument includes a soldier statue, an 1887 naval gun, and a 1940 field gun at The Esplanade location.
Initially constructed in 1925 at Abbott Street and Shields Street, the World War I monument was relocated to its current position in 1972.
The memorial features numerous plaques honoring individuals from the Cairns district who served in various military conflicts throughout Australian history.
Visitors can access the memorial site daily, with additional facilities and parking spaces available along The Esplanade waterfront area.
A time capsule containing names of citizens was placed within the monument during its construction in January 1925.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -16.91720,145.77520
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:06
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