Every ANZAC Day, the Eastern Suburbs community gathers at Waverley Memorial Gardens in Waverley Park for a moving commemorative service that has been part of local life for generations. Starting at 7:45am, it's a civilised hour for families — no pre-dawn wake-up required — and the setting inside the memorial gardens is beautifully maintained and quiet.
The service includes a formal wreath-laying ceremony, a minute's silence, and traditional ANZAC Day readings. Light refreshments are provided at Waverley Park after the service, and guests are then invited to Bondi Junction RSL for further refreshments. For families looking to mark ANZAC Day in the Eastern Suburbs without the crowds of the CBD, this is the perfect local option.
Families can look forward to:
- Free official ANZAC Day service organised by Waverley Council
- Civilised 7:45am start — no pre-dawn wake-up needed for families
- Beautiful memorial gardens setting at Waverley Park
- Formal wreath-laying ceremony and minute's silence
- Light refreshments provided at Waverley Park after the service
- Opportunity to teach children about ANZAC Day in a respectful community setting
- Walking distance to Bondi Junction and nearby cafés for a family breakfast
Free — No Booking Required
Check Waverley Council's website for full ANZAC Day program details.
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