Thank you for registering for the Midnight to Dawn ANZAC Service Trek 2025 – a powerful, meaningful 20KM journey in honour of the ANZAC spirit, proudly supporting the wellbeing of Queensland’s frontline personnel and veterans through Trek2Health.
Below are your event instructions. Please read this information carefully to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday 24th – Friday 25th April 2025
Meeting Location: ANZAC Memorial Park – Walton Street Bridge, The Gap
Arrival Time: 23:00
Private Bus Departure to ANZAC Square: 23:20
Trek Start Time: 00:01 from ANZAC Square-25/04/2025
Dawn Service Arrival: 05:15 at ANZAC Memorial Park, The Gap
Post-Service: Complimentary Breakfast at Café Tara, including bacon/egg roll and coffee, plus fundraising awards and mechanise.
FOOTWEAR & SAFETY
This is critical: You must wear shoes with excellent tread and grip suitable for uneven terrain and steep downhill sections.
Trail runners or proven hiking shoes are highly recommended.
Flat-soled shoes, runners, or fashion sneakers are not appropriate.
The route includes urban paths, fire trails, and steep bushland descents—footwear grip is vital for safety.
WEATHER FORECAST
Brisbane – Friday, 25 April 2025
- Min: 16°C | Max: 27°C
- Conditions: Partly cloudy
- Chance of Rain: 20%
- Winds: Light
Please bring a light weatherproof layer and prepare for variable conditions.
WHAT TO BRING
- 1–2 litres of water (no cups at drink stations) – 2 water top up stops from crew.
- Healthy snacks for a 5-hour walk
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Weather-appropriate layers
- Headtorch with fresh batteries + spare batteries
- ID and any personal medications
- Light daypack or CamelBak
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Event is closed – all trek spots are now full.
- Fundraising is still open – you can continue to collect donations post-event.
- Rewards will be available at the breafast:
- $230+ = Trek2Health GET RESILIENCE shirt
- $500 & $1,000 tiers = additional merchandise
- If you plan to hit a reward target close to the event, please let us know in advance:
support@trek2health.org.au
OUR COMMITMENT
This trek is a controlled, group-paced (3-4km p/h) event supported by experienced trek leaders, roving medics, and 4×4/ car support across the entire 20KM route. We walk as one group, honouring values of mateship, endurance, courage and sacrifice—hallmarks of the ANZAC spirit.
If you have any questions or need assistance prior to the event, don’t hesitate to contact us via email at support@trek2health.org.au or call 0401 713 039.
We look forward to sharing this deeply moving and meaningful experience with you.
Warm regards,
Trek2Health Team
www.trek2health.org.au