Beyond ANZAC: Where Modern Heroes Are Remembered

#summervacay #july2025 #australia #aussie #citywalk #thingstodo Most visitors to the Shrine of Remembrance come seeking echoes of World War I and II—but step westward and you’ll find a lesser-known treasure: The Remembrance Garden, a tribute to Australia’s modern-day veterans. Unlike the towering architecture of the Shrine, this memorial is carved humbly into the hillside. Its strength lies in its subtlety—a water wall, a slender reflecting pool, and granite engraved with post-WWII conflicts: Afghanistan, Rwanda, the Balkans, and more. Each tree, each plaque, honours a specific unit or mission, forming a living mosaic of remembrance. It’s a place where the garden becomes a quiet storyteller of contemporary bravery. Photo Tip: The garden’s symmetry and basalt paving provide great angles for architectural photography—especially on clear mornings.