National Anzac Centre Entry: Journey into Australia's World War I History

Immerse yourself in Australia’s World War I history at the National Anzac Centre. Experience the journey of service men and women through interactive exhibits and pay tribute to their sacrifice.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • National Anzac Centre - The award winning National Anzac Centre is one of Australia’s most important cultural pilgrimages.

Located within Albany’s heritage listed Princess Royal Fortress, the centre overlooks the harbour from which over 41,000 men and women departed Australia for the Great War.
Immerse yourself in the Anzac Legend and follow personal stories through state of the art technology, multimedia and historic artefacts. Prepare to remember, learn and explore.

After your tour of the National Anzac centre, explore the large coastal guns, bunkers and fortifications of the heritage listed Princess Royal Fortress, a pre-federation coastal defense system which is one of Australia’s oldest coastal military sites.

For nature and adventure lovers, immerse yourself in a 260 hectare natural reserve surrounding the National Anzac Centre that offers the ultimate blend of natural, cultural, historical and adventure based experiences including historic cultural sites, nature based walking and mountain bike trails, wildflowers, whale watching as well as shopping and dining.

The National Anzac Centre precinct can be accessed by car and ample free car parking is available. Allow up to 4 hours to explore both the National Anzac Centre and Princess Royal Fortress, or 2 hours if only touring the National Anzac Centre.

What's Included
  • Access to all buildings within the Princess Royal Fortress
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and Drinks
  • Guide
Additional Information

In 1914, more than 41,000 soldiers departed from Albany to fight in World War I. For many of them, it was their last glimpse of their homeland. Now, at this exact location, you can find the high-tech, award-winning National Anzac Centre. This modern museum leverages multimedia, engrossing technology, and authentic exhibits to forge a deeply personal link with history and honour those who fought.

The museum combines classic exhibit displays and engaging multimedia content to guide the visitors on a journey. Visitors adopt the persona of one of 32 real soldiers and trace their voyage through the Great War—starting with recruitment, transitioning into training and embarking, leading into life aboard the convoy ships, and onward into the battles at Gallipoli, the Middle East, and the Western Front. For the fortunate ones who made it back, visitors will see firsthand their struggles when reintegrating back into everyday life.

  • All buildings and attractions adjacent to the National Anzac Centre are included as part of the admission price.
Location
National Anzac Centre
67 Forts Rd, Mt Clarence
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Westy54
Aug 7, 2024
Fantastic concept, building, multi-media, interactive and audio displays. - This centre was opened in 2014 and sits perched on the side of Mount Clarence yielding stunning vistas of King George Sound. In fact the building cantilevers out over the side of Mount Clarence. Concessional entry was $21 per person and we were each given a card of an Anzac who you could follow, through placing the card on various interactive card readers located at different places throughout the centre, from their enlistment, through their participation in various fields of combat and following the war, provided they were not killed. In this way the Centre seeks to commemorate the war through the stories of ANZACS. Exceeding well done and highly recommend a visit.
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Harleyr462
Jul 22, 2024
Amazing and informative - Very very informative and interesting, took lots of photos and learned a lot about the first fleet. The views are amazing, the bunkers were very interesting
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251valk
Jul 16, 2024
Wonderful tribute - The National Anzac centre is amazing tribute to all the young men and women who fought for us, it was wonderful to walk in their footsteps, was heart reaching, we all really enjoyed it even our grand children.
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Ngcroker
Jun 11, 2024
Do not miss visiting this site - Well set out centre great to be involved with the person you get to follow through the centre upon entry. The displays are fantastic and if you are not very knowlegable about war time you will leave here understanding more. Outside the grounds are beautiful and so much more to read and learn not to mention the view from the top.
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S6442xhjohnr
Jun 11, 2024
Exceeded expectations - We arrived with high expectations and those expectations were exceeded by the quality and presentation of the displays. This and the adjoining fort are an important part of our history that must be preserved for future generations.
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H8155chlilyl
May 14, 2024
Lest We Forget - We had visitors from New Zealand who saw the museum the day after ANZAC Day. A very moving experience. The view from Mt Clarence was clear on a windy day. We could have spent so much more time there.
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Q4122hzerich
Apr 27, 2024
Wonderful Experience - Visited just after Anzac Day which made it a very poignant experience. Very good use technology to access stories via your entry card and listen to audio about the individual soldier.
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Russell
Apr 26, 2024
Stunning sadness, Reflecting Respect - If it’s one thing you must do in Albany, it’s to Visit this centre and the surrounding area. A truly meaningful and moving understanding and reflection of the sacrifices made for our todays, given by our ANZACs and others. Beautifully set out and the in-depth history and journey shown visually, verbally and interactively is amazing. We will visit again if ever back in Albany, a simply must do
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Macca1963
Apr 24, 2024
Honour Our Hero’s and Our Freedom - Amazing exhibits. Love the way you get to interact with some of the exhibits. A must must do if in Albany. Try and make it a day trip as so much to read and learn.
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Trip47502662269
May 24, 2024
Respectful ANZAC Memorial - A well thought out, respectful memorial to our ANZACs. The location is spectacular, loved walking around the exterior.
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