ANZAC Day services across the region

ANZAC Day services will be held across the Bundaberg Region on Saturday 25 April, with all details now available in Bundaberg Regional Council’s 2026 ANZAC Day booklet.

RSL sub-branches and community groups will host dawn and civic services in towns and communities across the region and Council will again host a Civic Service with support from the Bundaberg RSL Sub Branch.

This year marks a significant moment for the community with the Bundaberg Civic Service returning to the newly redeveloped ANZAC Park.

The 2026 commemorations also recognise an important national milestone – 105 years of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Following local tradition, the Bundaberg Civic Service Guests of Honour, representing all serving and ex‑service members, are invited to take the salute alongside the Mayor at the official dais.

Mayor Helen Blackburn said the parade would march along Bourbong Street, past the Cenotaph and into ANZAC Park, where this year’s Guests of Honour, John Wilson OAM and Leone Wilson OAM, will take the salute.

“Marking 105 years of the Royal Australian Air Force gives us a moment to honour generations of airmen and airwomen whose service has protected our nation,” Mayor Blackburn said.

“Their dedication, courage and professionalism continue to inspire Australians of all ages.”

Mayor Blackburn said the revitalised ANZAC Park offered a fitting backdrop for one of the region’s most significant commemorations.

“ANZAC Park has long been a place where our community comes together to honour those who served,” she said.

“With its new memorial features and contemplative design, it provides a meaningful place for reflection and remembrance for generations to come.”

Each year, Council creates a free digital and print booklet to help the community find a local service to commemorate the day.

The booklet provides information on each service being held, the order of proceedings, associated events, hymns and anthems.

The 2026 booklet is available on Council’s website with printed copies available from Council administration centres and local services.

Bundaberg ANZAC Day 2026 Civic Service

Hosted by Bundaberg Regional Council with support from the Bundaberg RSL Sub Branch.

When: Saturday 25 April 2026 from 8.30 am

Where: ANZAC Park, Bundaberg

ANZAC Day services across the region

• Bargara War Memorial, The Esplanade and Bauer Street – Dawn Service at 5.30 am
• Bucca Community Hall – Dawn Service at 4.20 am
• Bundaberg Cenotaph, Cnr Bourbong and Barolin Streets – Dawn Service at 4.16 am
• Bundaberg ANZAC Park, Quay Street – Civic Service at 8.30 am
• Burnett Heads, Cnr Moss and Zunker Streets – Civic Service at 2.45 pm
• Buxton Riverside Memorial – Dawn Service at 5 am, Memorial Service at 10 am
• Childers Memorial Room lawns (eastern side), Cnr Churchill and Ernest Streets – Dawn Service at 4.50 am
• Childers, Churchill Street and Isis Cultural Centre Childers – Citizens’ Service at 9.55 am
• Apple Tree Creek Memorial – Dawn Service at 5.20 am
• Cordalba Memorial Park – Dawn Service at 5.40 am
• Doolbi Memorial – Dawn Service at 5 am
• Elliott Heads Submarine Lookout – Dawn Service at 5.40 am, Memorial Service at 11.15 am
• Gin Gin Cenotaph, Mulgrave Street – Dawn Service at 4 am, Civic Service at 9.30 am
• Moore Park Beach ANZAC Memorial Park, Anzac Parade – Dawn Service at 5.30 am, Civic Service at 11.30 am
• South Kolan State School, Gin Gin Road – Dawn Service at 6 am
• War Nurses Memorial Park, Cnr Boubong and Takalvan Streets – Service at 10.15 am
• Woodgate Beach Centenary of Anzac Memorial Community Park, The Esplanade – Dawn Service at 6 am

ANZAC Day 2026 road closures

Bundaberg

The following road closures will be in place between 1 – 10:30 am:

• Quay Street Service road – from Barolin Street to Tantitha Street
• Quay Street – from Burnett Bridge to Tantitha Street
• Barolin Street – from Quay Street to Woongarra Street
• Bourbong Street – from Maryborough to Tantitha Street
• Targo Street – from Quay Street to Woongarra Street

Other areas

• Gin Gin – Mulgrave Street and Milden Street 3.30 – 10.30 am
• Burnett Heads – Zunker Street from Paul Mittelheuser Street intersection, Paul Mittelheuser Street, Moss Street from Sea Esplanade intersection, Hermans Road intersection 2 – 4 pm
• Bargara – Bauer Street, Esplanade, See Street, Tanner Street and Holland Street 4.30 – 8.30 am

For additional road closure impacts, please visit Council Notices here.