Monument
Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial
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The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat is a unique national monument dedicated to all Australian servicemen and women who were held as prisoners of war. Visitors can walk along the black granite wall inscribed with the names of over 35,000 former POWs, pause at the reflective pool, and contemplate the sacrifices made. The memorial's design incorporates symbolic elements like the eternal flame and a bronze statue representing a prisoner. It offers a quiet, contemplative space for remembrance and education about Australia's POW history.
Don't miss
- Black granite wall listing over 35,000 names of Australian POWs
- Eternal flame and reflective pool for quiet contemplation
- Bronze statue depicting a prisoner of war, symbolizing endurance
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial
You can see Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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