Murwillumbah ANZAC Weekend 2026 – Leader - Chrissy Etchell

Base Camp: Murwillumbah Showgrounds

Dates:  Friday 24th till Monday 27th April 2026

What’s on

• Crystal Creek miniature farm

There are plenty of great photo opportunities when you do the walking tour to meet the minis at Crystal Creek Miniatures!  https://www.minianimals.net/

• Tropical Fruit World  

Set amongst rainforest, water catchments and the rolling volcanic mineral soil from the caldera of Mount Warning, this working fruit farm is situated in the prime environment to grow over 500 fruits from right throughout the world.

https://www.tropicalfruitworld.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoo5F7IzWA9QHAWCNjj3R1oebgNhcQMfpo1Z2lwG-7PiHR4wsGI9

• ANZAC Weekend and Saturday dawn service

Dawn service at the cenotaph commencing at 5.30 am (assemble at 5.15 am). March - assemble on Brisbane Street at 10.10 am.  March begins at 10.30 am, followed by the cenotaph service at 10.45 am.

Accommodation Arrangements 

• 15 powered sites are tentatively booked at the showgrounds.  The cost is $35/night for 2 people. 
• You don’t need to book with the Showgrounds, Chrissy will organise this directly. 
• Please let Chrissy know through Member Jungle what type of accommodation you are in and length of accommodation.  Payment is on arrival.
• Check-ins 11am to 5pm, gates close at 5pm. Campers please use Gate 3 – 35B Mooball Street, Murwillumbah.

Trip Leader: Chrissy Etchell 0410109812; christinaetchell1@icloud.com