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Cenotaph, Queens Gardens, Dunedin

Cenotaph, Queens Gardens, Dunedin

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Cenotaph, Queens Gardens, Dunedin

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Location: Otago, New Zealand

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2. Toitū Otago Settlers Museum – First Church of Otago loop from North Dunedin

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3. Wolf Harris Fountain – Dunedin Botanic Garden loop from Dunedin

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Jul1ane

June 7, 2024

The Cenotaph in Queens Gardens is a war memorial commemorating the city's fallen soldiers from World War I and World War II.
The memorial was designed by William Gummer following a public competition. Gummer, an Auckland architect, is also known for designing other memorials, including the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch. The Cenotaph is made of concrete with a Carrara marble facing, and was designed as a 28-metre-high octagonal pillar, in keeping with Dunedin's octagonal city centre. The top of the memorial is crowned by a symbolic beacon, and protruding from the central pillar is an offering vessel and four crosses symbolising sacrifice.
The ceremonial unveiling of the completed memorial took place on 17 March 1927 by Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI). It was originally known as "The Citizens' Memorial", but quickly became known as "The Cenotaph".
Each year on ANZAC Day, 25 April, the Cenotaph becomes the centrepiece of commemorative events. It is a place of remembrance and respect, reflecting the history and sacrifice of the Dunedin community.

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Andreas K.

May 21, 2025

A memorial, but also a beautiful little park in the middle of the city.

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Elevation 20 m

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Monday 22 December

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8 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Cenotaph, Queens Gardens, Dunedin

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