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The Hill 60 New Zealand Memorial
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- Name
- The Hill 60 New Zealand Memorial
- Continent
- MIDDLE-EAST
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- Turkey
- Period:
- World War One
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 1900AD - 1999AD
- City/Town:
- Eceabat
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Eceabat,
Canakkale,
- Related:
- Hill 60 Cemetery, The Helles Memorial,
Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Memorial,
about The Hill 60 New Zealand Memorial
The Hill 60 New Zealand Memorial in the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey is a monument to the New Zealand soldiers who died in the Battle of Hill 60 and who have no known grave.
The Battle of Hill 60 was a successful attack by Commonwealth forces to capture this hill from Turkish forces in August 1915. It was one of the battles of the Commonwealth and French Gallipoli Campaign aimed at removing Turkey from World War I.
The Hill 60 New Zealand Memorial is one of four New Zealand memorials at the Commonwealth Hill 60 Cemetery.
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contact details
Address: The Hill 60 New Zealand Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey
Phone: Contact local tourist office
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Directions:
The Hill 60 New Zealand Memorial is located in the Hill 60 Cemetery in the Gallipoli Peninsula in Tukey, approx. 350km southeast of Istanbul. Signposts show the way to the cemetery along the Eceabat - Bigali road. From there, drive through the main Anzac area then for another 15km or so. Note that during wet weather the track is very difficult to negotiate and requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Those staying in Çanakkale can take the car ferry to Gallipoli – ask your hotel.
Ticket Information:
The Hill 60 New Zealand Memorial is open daily. Free admission.
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