ANZAC Battlefields

As members of the Commonwealth, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the expedition in 1915 that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ally of Germany. Although the Gallipoli campaign was not a success in its military objectives, the Australian and New Zealand actions during the campaign left a powerful legacy. The creation of what became known as the “Anzac legend” became an important part of the identity of both nations, shaping the ways they viewed both their past and their future.

Paris is the capital of the European nation of France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous cities in the world. The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this scenic river. The oldest and most well-known is the Pont Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. Paris is also home to notable cultural attractions such as the Louvre, Musée Picasso, Musée du Montparnasse, Musée National du Sport, as well as a variety of landmarks and objects such as Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame de Paris and Opéra Garnier.

Visit the home of Belgian chocolates in Brussels which dates back as far as 1635 when the country was under Spanish occupation. Taste test the worlds richest sweet treat, of which Belgium produces 172,000 tons each year, and boasts more than 2,000 chocolate shops. Visit the Royal Palace in Brussels, an unmissable and timeless building in the capital of Belgium. Commissioned by Leopold II to the architect Alphonse Balat, the palace was finished in 1865. See the grand rooms, walk through antique corridors and see the monumental staircases, as well as the invaluable collections of art works and decorations, from all continents and eras.