Wadjemup / Rottnest Island ANZAC Dawn Service 2024

ANZAC Day holds a special place on the Wadjemup / Rottnest Island calendar.

With a long military history, we commemorate all Australians who have served and continue to serve our great nation. Everyone is welcome to attend the free dawn service, however registrations are required.

An ANZAC Dusk Service will also be held on Wednesday 24 April at 5:45 pm.

Ferry Travel
Early morning ferry services will be available, departing Fremantle from 5 am in time for the Dawn Service on 25 April. Ferry tickets to Rottnest Island are not included so book your tickets now with: Rottnest Express, SeaLink Rottnest.

Current and ex-service men, women and veterans can also take advantage of free, same-day-return ferry travel to attend the ANZAC Day service.

To book these fares, please contact:
– Rottnest Express directly on 1300 467 688 to make your initial booking, then present your Department of Veterans’ Affair (DVA) Identity Card at the Rottnest Express booth prior to departure to pick up your tickets.
– SeaLink Rottnest directly on 1300 133 779 to make your initial booking, then present your Department of Veterans’ Affair (DVA) Identity Card at the SeaLink booth prior to departure to pick up your tickets.

Please ensure you register all members of your party, including children, and note that children must be accompanied by an adult and supervised throughout the event.

While every intent is for events to go ahead as planned, in some circumstances they may have to change. Please note that the event will proceed in wet weather conditions, so be sure to check the forecast and bring along a raincoat or umbrella if needed.

This event is proudly supported by Lotterywest. Program subject to change.