CURRUMBIN RSL Dawn Service
Currumbin RSL Dawn Service will return to Elephant Rock on Currumbin Beach on April 25, 2022 after a 2 year hiatus. The march will commence at 4.35am with the dawn service to follow at 5am. We are expecting this year that the community will turn out in large numbers, if you are uncomfortable with this for your health and safety, Channel 7 Sunrise will be broadcasting the Dawn Service LIVE for your viewing in the comfort of your own home. Or alternatively, we’d love to see you attend our mid-morning service at the club’s cenotaph. For all media enquiries please contact [email protected]
Event proudly supported by Major Events Gold Coast.
Important Information:
For Veterans, Sub Branch Members & Serving Personnel:
- Registrations are now closed for the ceremonial area. If you are intending on marching, but do not have a seat in the ceremonial area, please call reception on 55347999.
- Wristbands can be collected from Currumbin RSL reception from Tuesday 19th April until Friday 22nd April, 2022.
- For security purposes, no backpacks or bags will be able to be brought in to the ceremonial area.
- If you are marching, on the morning please head to the march off location at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Village Green (28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin). Gates open from 3.30am, with march assembly at 4am for a 4.35am march off.
- A Veteran/Sub Branch/Still Serving Personnel bus will be available from Currumbin RSL to Currumbin Vikings car park at 3:45am and back to Currumbin RSL at around 6.45am. This service is for those who don’t wish to march and/or have mobility issues. No registration needed.
For The General Public
- No registration is needed for the surrounding areas of the ceremonial precinct.
- Dawn service commences at 5am, please allow plenty of time to arrive.
- Channel 7 Sunrise will be LIVE broadcasting the Dawn Service if you wish to watch from home.
- There will be a park & ride service operational from Currumbin RSL & The Pines Shopping Centre*. These services will operate continuously from the following times:
To Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: 3am – 4:45am
From Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary: Conclusion of the service – 7am.
Both pickup locations will drop you to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and a short walk to Elephant Rock.
*Gold coin donation for this service for non-veterans & still serving personnel, with funds going towards our Veteran Support Services.
Elephant Rock Dawn Service Timeline
- 3am Park & Ride commences from Currumbin RSL & The Pines Shopping Centre.
- 3:30am – Gates to march assembly area will be open. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Village Green (28 Tomewin Street, Currumbin 4223)
- 4:00am – March assembly & registration check
- 4.35am – March off
- 5.00am – Dawn Service Commences at Elephant Rock, Currumbin Beach.
- 6.00am – 7.00am – Return Park & Ride Service
Gun Fire Breakfast – From 6.15am
Following the dawn service back at Currumbin RSL. Breakfast + Rum & Milk.
FREE plated breakfast for veterans & still serving personnel. $5 BACON & EGG ROLLS for the general public.
COVID Information
Our ANZAC Day activities are being planned for under the current QLD Government Covid-19 Restrictions, please bare in mind that these restrictions may change and could affect these activities. If you are feeling unwell, or require to isolate, we ask that you do not attend any of our ANZAC Day events and to stay home.