# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ANZAC Dawn Service 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 pm – Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Ka maumahara tonu tātau ki a rātau. We will remember them.

The Rotorua Dawn Service will take place on ANZAC Day (Saturday 25 April 2026) at 5.45am. The service will be conducted by Te Arawa Māori Returned Services League Inc and take place at Ōhinemutu.

5.45am: Gather at Ōhinemutu
5.50pm: Parade march to Muruika Soldiers’ Cemetery (by St Faith’s Church)
6.00am: Dawn Service begins with a mihi (welcome) from Te Arawa Māori Returned Services League 
Prayers: Reverend Tom Poata
ANZAC dedication followed by hymn and guest speaker.

The Dawn Service is expected to conclude at approximately 6.30am. 

Following the Dawn Service the ANZAC Day Parade will depart from the Te Arawa War Memorial at 9am (next to Rotorua Museum in Government Gardens) and head along Queen’s Drive, making its way to the Sir Howard Morrison Centre where the Civic Memorial Service will begin at 9.30am (approximate length one hour).

ANZAC Day (Saturday 25 April) Road closures (8.30am – 10am):
*Queens Drive from Prince’s Gate Arch to Te Arawa War Memorial (roundabout next to the Rotorua Museum). 
*Arawa Street from Prince’s Gate Arch to the intersection of Fenton Street, (not including the roundabout) from. 
People are encouraged to avoid the Prince’s Gate entrance to Government Gardens due to the road closure.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/anzac-dawn-service-2026/200029901089200
- **Event Categories**: parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 149

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rotorua
- **state**: BP
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: St Faiths Church Ohinemutu
- **lat**: -38.127727075642
- **long**: 176.24818235636
- **full address**: St Faiths Church Ohinemutu, Corner of Mataiawhea & Korokai Street, Ohinemutu,Rotorua, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: ANZAC Dawn Service 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ANZAC Dawn Service 2026 being held?
  - **A:** ANZAC Dawn Service 2026 takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:45 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at St Faiths Church Ohinemutu, Corner of Mataiawhea & Korokai Street, Ohinemutu,Rotorua, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ANZAC Dawn Service 2026?
  - **A:** ANZAC Dawn Service 2026 is organized by Rotorua Lakes Council.

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