Australians and New Zealanders will gather before dawn on Saturday, April 25, to mark 111 years since the Gallipoli landings, with services taking place across the country.

From major city cenotaphs to local memorials, thousands are expected to rise early to honour those who served, with traditional ceremonies including the Last Post, wreath-laying and a minute’s silence.

For those unable to attend in person, viewers can commemorate from home, with Sunrise broadcasting live from Sydney’s North Bondi RSL in a special dawn service event.

Coverage begins from 4.20am AEST, with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington hosting live, alongside Mark Beretta, marking the first time the iconic North Bondi service will be televised nationwide.

Dawn services go ahead in all weather conditions, with attendees encouraged to arrive early and prepare to stand for the duration.

Here’s what’s happening across Australia’s major cities.

Sydney

The official NSW Dawn Service will be held at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, beginning at 4.20am.

Large crowds are expected, with designated public viewing areas and security measures in place.

A veterans’ march will follow at 9am along Elizabeth Street.

Accessible seating can be requested.

At 12.30pm there is a commemorative service at Hyde Park’s Anzac Memorial.

Free public transport is available for service members and families. Bag checks and road closures will be enforced across the CBD from 2am.

A 5.30am a dawn service will also take place in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs at the beach in Coogee.

Melbourne

The Shrine of Remembrance will host its Dawn Service from 5.30am, with live screens set up around the precinct.

The Veterans’ March begins at 8.30am, followed by opportunities for the public to lay poppies.

For more details - head to RSL Victoria’s website.

Canberra

At the Australian War Memorial, pre-dawn readings begin at 4.30am ahead of the 5.30am Dawn Service.

A national commemorative march will take place later in the morning, with the Last Post ceremony held in the afternoon.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans Ceremony will take place at 7.30am. A national commemorative march follows at 9.30am.

The Last Post ceremony is at 4.30pm, with projections of wartime photographs displayed overnight.

For more details - head to the Australian War Memorial’s website.

Brisbane

Anzac Square’s Dawn Service begins at 4.28am, with large crowds expected.

This is followed by a 9.45am march through the CBD on Adelaide Street, with large crowds expected at key viewing points.

The Currumbin RSL Dawn Service, held at Elephant Rock on Currumbin Beach, is Australia’s largest regional dawn service. The event begins with a march at 4.35am leading to the solemn dawn service at 5am.

For more details on Queensland’s dawn services - head to the RSL’s website.

Adelaide

The Dawn Service at the National War Memorial on North Terrace starts at 6am, following the Anzac Eve Youth Vigil.

For more information head to the RSL’s website.

Perth

Kings Park’s State War Memorial holds a 5.45am service, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at Government House Gardens from 7am-9am.

The service is followed by 9am troop march, with events streamed on Youtube for those who can’t make it.

For more details on events happening in your area - head to RSL WA’s website.

Darwin

The Dawn Service at Bicentennial Park begins at 6am, following a veterans’ march at 5.45am from the Darwin RSL.

It’s followed by a 9am march from the Esplanade.

Road closures and early arrivals are advised due to limited parking and high attendance.

More information is on the RSL’s website.

Hobart

The service at the Hobart Cenotaph at Queens Domain starts at 6am, with a parade through the city later in the morning.

Attendees are urged to arrive by 5am, with a march along Macquarie Street from 11am.

For more information on events head to the RSL’s website.

How to watch from home

Sunrise will broadcast live from the North Bondi RSL dawn service from 4.20am AEST on Channel 7 and 7plus, with additional coverage of ceremonies throughout the day.