Anzac Day in Pittwater: Services - Events
Narrabeen RSL Sub-Branch: Sunday April 19 2026
March from North Narrabeen SLSC car park on Sunday April 19, assemble by 11.30am at North Narrabeen - then March by Members moving to the Cenotaph along Ocean Street to Pittwater Road for Commemorative Service.
Saturday April 25 - Commemorative Services
Pittwater RSL
Speaker:
Darren Crabb will give the 2026 Commemorative Address at this year’s ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Pittwater RSL Club.
- Currently, a Director of the Pittwater RSL Club Limited
- Service Member of the Pittwater RSL sub-Branch
- Previous Vice President of the sub-Branch
Darren’s Biography
I joined the Canadian Air Force in 1980. Upon completion of my Pilot training, I was awarded my ‘wings’ on 15 April 1983, becoming a jet flying instructor. I instructed on the CT-114 Tutor until the Fall of 1987, when I was selected to fly the CF-18 Hornet.
After completing my Fighter courses at 419 and 410 Squadrons, I was posted to 421 Tactical Fighter Squadron in Baden Soellingen West Germany. This posting from 1988-91 was the penultimate of my career, as well as being present for the ‘fall of the wall’ with Germany’s reunification, and Gulf War 1. I then instructed on CF-18s for three years and then became an Air Liaison Officer. I retired from the CAF in 1995.
I then joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1996, and was posted to Williamtown. Initially, I was a Fighter Instructor on 76 Squadron. I was then posted to 77 Squadron to fly the F/A-18 Hornet operationally again. I was also tasked to train new fighter pilots. I have also had the privilege of providing F/A-18 fly pasts for Anzac Day commemorations over Sydney Harbour and along George Street.
Following three years of service with the RAAF, I took up a position as a Corporate Pilot, now flying a Gulfstream G650 business jet world-wide. From 2000 to 2024, I was also Director of Flying Operations of the Temora Aviation Museum, where I displayed vintage jet aircraft for 25 years. Some of the vintage aircraft I have flown include the Vampire, Canberra, A-37B, Meteor F.8 and CAC Sabre.
Newport Cenotaph
Dawn Service from 5.30am at Trafalgar Park
Newport Bowling Club - 2Up and food from 11.30am to 5pm
Church Point
On Anzac Day, April 25th, there will be a commemoration service at Thomas Stephens Reserve in Church Point, starting at 10:45 am. All Welcome.
Avalon Beach RSL
Dawn Service at 5.40am at Avalon Beach RSL Cenotaph
0540 am – Members assembling 0550 am – Dawn Service Commences This service will be conducted by Commodore Richard Menhinick AM,CSC, RAN, the President of Avalon Beach RSL Sub Branch, assisted by Paul Sinclair, the President of Avalon Beach RSL Club Limited. After the ceremony is complete, please join us veterans in the RSL Club and enjoy an egg and bacon roll for a small donation.
March
Address: Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach NSW, Australia View on Google Maps
Time: 11:00 am
Date: Saturday 25 April
Information: The march will gather at 1030 for an 1100 start out front of Avalon Public School on Old Barrenjoey Rd, it will then turn left onto Avalon Parade and right onto Bowling green Lane. From there those marching will turn into Dunbar Park and disperse into the arranged seating.
Main Service
Address: Dunbar Park, Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach NSW, Australia View on Google Maps
Time: 11:40 am
Date: Saturday 25 April
Information: Main Commemoration Service start: On completion of the march, approximately 1140 am Once the March has concluded, our service will be conducted by Commodore Richard Menhinick AM, CSC, RAN, the President of Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch. He will be joined by LCDR Tamara Sloper-Harding, Vice-President of Avalon Beach RSL Sub-Branch.
2026 Memorial Luncheon
Our Anzac Memorial Day Lunch is being held on Sunday 26th April. Please congregate at 1130 for 1200 sit down.
Members tickets are fully subsidised however if you wish to bring a guest they will need to pay $30. Book guests here
Whale Beach
Dawn Service from 5.30am on the beach near the Whale Beach SLSC from 5.30am. Conducted by Members of the Palm Beach RSL Sub-Branch and surf club members
Palm Beach RSL
11am Service at the Cenotaph. Please muster from 10.30am for March from north junction of Iluka and Barrenjoey roads.
