Chunuk Bair

Chunuk Bair is the highest hill at Gallipoli and in the latter stages of the campaign it became the site of an intense battle between New Zealand and Turkish forces. Today the hill top is a memorial site shared by both the New Zealand and Turkish governments. It is where New Zealand holds its own Gallipoli commendation service.

After the dawn service at Anzac Cove. the Bazflyers walked the roughly 13 km up hill to attend the New Zealand centenary service at Chunuk Bair. The memorial service paid tribute to both NZ and Turkish Forces. It had a sensitive Maori component and was beautiful and moving. 

Dignitaries in the row include Prince Charles & Prince Harry flanked by John Key (New Zealand PM) and Tony Abbot (Australian PM)