Anzac Day 2026 Dawn Service Packing List (AUS/NZ Guide)

✓ Last reviewed: May 2026 — Verified and updated by our licensed Turkey travel experts. Prices, opening hours and visa rules reflect the latest 2026 guidance. Quick Answer: For the Anzac Day 2026 Dawn Service at Gallipoli (25 April 2026) , pack a sleeping bag rated to 0°C, waterproof groundsheet, thermal base layers, beanie, gloves, waterproof jacket, sturdy walking shoes , and a small daypack with snacks, 2L water, headtorch, power bank, sunscreen and a printed copy of your DVA-issued Anzac pass . Gates open 15:00 on 24 April and close once full — you''ll wait outdoors for 14+ hours in 4-8°C overnight temperatures . Expect no return access to your bus until after the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair services finish around 13:00 on 25 April . Total trip cost from Australia or New Zealand including flights, hotels, and a licensed guided Anzac tour : AUD $4,500-7,500 / NZD $4,800-8,000 per person. Planning your pilgrimage? Our Turkey tours from Australia and Turkey tours from New Zealand include dedicated Anzac Day departures. Customise your trip with private Turkey tours or browse small group Turkey small group tours . What Is the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli and Why Does It Matter? Each year on 25 April , thousands of Australians and New Zealanders gather at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Türkiye to commemorate the 1915 ANZAC landing . The Dawn Service at the Anzac Commemorative Site is followed by the Australian service at Lone Pine (10:00) and the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair (12:30) . It is the most significant overseas pilgrimage on the Aussie and Kiwi calendar — and one of the most logistically demanding day-trips in Turkey . The Australian Department of Veterans'' Affairs (DVA) issues a free Anzac Day attendance pass via ballot — but you still need to organise your own flights, hotels, transport to Gallipoli, and overnight survival kit. What Is the Weather Really Like at Gallipoli on Anzac Day? Most first-time pilgrims dramatically underestimat