2026 ANZAC Day services in Queenstown Lakes

This weekend marks 110 years since the first ANZAC Day service was held to honour those who landed at Gallipoli.

A list of ANZAC Day services being held in Queenstown Lakes can be found below.

Arrowtown

• 10.00am parade from Arrowtown Hall to Cenotaph on Durham Street.

• If the weather is wet, the service will be held in Arrowtown Hall.

• Further information on Arrowtown RSA website.

Arthurs Point

• Bagpipes and national anthem on Edith Cavell Bridge at 12.00pm.

Glenorchy

• Remembrance service from 9.30am at the war memorial by Glenorchy Hall.

• Morning tea held inside the hall afterwards (please bring a plate).

• Further information on Glenorchy Community website.

Kingston

• 10.00am service held at Athol Memorial Hall.

• Earlier service on Thursday 23 April at Garston School.

• Further information in Kingston Community Association Bulletin.

Lake Hāwea

• Dawn service on Lake Hāwea Dam at 7.00am.

• ANZAC Day Breakfast at Lake Hāwea Community Centre following the service.

• Paid entry for the breakfast, bookings essential by Thursday 23 April.

• Further information in Hāwea Community Association newsletter.

Queenstown

• Dawn service at Memorial Gates located on Marine Parade from 6.30am.

• Followed by a march to Queenstown Memorial Centre where wreaths will be laid.

Wānaka

• 7.00am dawn service on edge of Lake Wānaka, adjacent to town centre.

• 7.30am breakfast at Lake Wānaka Centre, hosted by Wānaka & Districts Lion Club and Upper Clutha Lions Club.

• 11.00am wreath laying ceremony on Chalmers Street.