National War Memorial
National War Memorial, Wellington
National War Memorial
National War Memorial
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Lynda
38 contributions
Jun 2022
The building was closed but there is a lot of information outdoors and well worth a visit. I’m glad I made the effort to go there.
Written 16 June 2022
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flyingeagle2223
Dunedin, New Zealand344 contributions
Apr 2021
for ages I have seen this war memorial either on tv or in pictures and have always wanted to go and visit, personally I quite like seeing all the different war memorials there are around, so I made sure I had the time to be able to come and see this memorial when I had visited Wellington, I would have gone along to the Dawn service there also, maybe next time when I go back. Once again a pretty amazing Memorial
Written 9 July 2021
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grahaml390
Christchurch, New Zealand3 contributions
May 2021
went to it on mothers day
website said open but it was shut
bloody typical sums up new zealand tourism
website said open but it was shut
bloody typical sums up new zealand tourism
Written 10 May 2021
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Roni Wright
Ross, New Zealand15 contributions
May 2021
a lovely monument to our hero's through time. We could still see the ANZAC day wreaths. A must visit
Written 5 May 2021
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Brian S
Hamilton, New Zealand28 contributions
Mar 2021
A nice walk from downtown. There has been a lot of work done to create a peaceful, serene environment around the memorial and that adds to the atmosphere.
Written 11 March 2021
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Elizabeth
Whangarei, New Zealand8 contributions
Nov 2020
We only found it as it was on our way to the beehive, hidden by other buildings it doesn't stand out
Written 19 December 2020
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Naina-Damani
London, UK1,032 contributions
Feb 2020
The National War Memorial commemorates all New Zealanders who died in the South African War. It is the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
Written 2 December 2020
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KenVicLee
Huntington Beach, CA2,041 contributions
Mar 2020
We would har about Anzac Day frequently throughout our stay in New Zealand and Australia. Retrospectively I can tell you this was the best memorial we would visit. It not only honors those who lost their lives during World War I in Galipoli but also memorializes New Zealand heroes from the World War II, the South African War, the Vietnam War. the Korean War and battles in Malaysia.
There are a number of areas around the park commemorating various events and people. And in December 2018 a special memorial recognized the men and women of the United States who were in New Zealand to protect it from the enemy during World War II.
The park is worth a visit and some reflection.
There are a number of areas around the park commemorating various events and people. And in December 2018 a special memorial recognized the men and women of the United States who were in New Zealand to protect it from the enemy during World War II.
The park is worth a visit and some reflection.
Written 23 April 2020
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Jeff1903
King's Lynn, UK1,566 contributions
Mar 2020
A tall memorial that dominates the area set in a park with other items of remembrance. It is always difficult to stay the right side of the line between respectful remembrance and triumphalism, and you must decide if this has been accomplished.
Written 10 March 2020
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