Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial: A Tribute to Kiwi Bravery
Location: Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey
Honoring the New Zealand soldiers who fought & fell in the Battle of Gallipoli

The Significance of Chunuk Bair

• One of the highest points overlooking ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair was a crucial strategic position during the Gallipoli Campaign.
• On August 8, 1915, after days of brutal fighting, New Zealand troops captured Chunuk Bair.
• Despite holding the position for two days, overwhelming Ottoman counterattacks forced their retreat—with heavy casualties.
• Chunuk Bair remains one of the most sacred sites for New Zealand’s military history.

What to See at the Chunuk Bair Memorial

• The New Zealand Memorial – Engraved with the names of soldiers who fought & fell here.
• Statue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – The Ottoman commander (later founder of modern Turkey) who led the counterattacks.
• Stunning panoramic views over the Gallipoli Peninsula, giving visitors a sense of its strategic importance.

Why Visit Chunuk Bair?

• A place of deep historical & emotional significance for New Zealanders.
• A key battlefield where New Zealand troops left their mark in history.
• A breathtaking vantage point to reflect on the sacrifices made during World War I.

Standing at Chunuk Bair, you walk in the footsteps of the brave Kiwi soldiers who fought against overwhelming odds.