Leane's Trench Geraldton - Gallipoli Trench Project

02/10/2026

************** LEANE’S TRENCH OPEN DAY ************
***************** Saturday 10th October ******************
COME NOW! Call to Arms - Your country needs you...
Leane’s Trench has been closed for more of this year than we’d like due to excessive water ingress but we’re happy to report that we’ve overcome the flooding and will be open on Saturday 10th October. Come and join us in defending Leane’s Trench this coming Saturday in a fully immersive first hand look at one of (if not) the only working replica World War I trench in the Southern Hemisphere.
Saturday 10th October. Tours begin at:
1:30PM
2:00PM
2:30PM
3:00PM
3:30PM (If people are present)
NO - REPEAT - NO Bookings required just be there well before the final tour starts.
Safety Reminder for Trench Tours:
All visitors intending on having a Trench Experience are reminded of the following...
* Closed footwear is to be worn if entering Leane's Trench
* Leave your animals, babies and toddlers at home or in the care of a family member/friend at the Battalion HQ. They tend to freak out at the loud noises and bangs we utilise to make your tour experience something to remember!
Leane’s Trench operates on grants, donations and merchandise sales. Please bring cash as we have no EFTPOS facilities.
Directions/location here:
Leane's Trench Geraldton - Gallipoli Trench Project
https://www.facebook.com/LeanesTrench/posts/pfbid0AvLU9LmAc93GwyUUubFNyoZL5J8aS6yh4MZZeLshfqjK2toF4tpCqHu4u1Rw6P8ul
Photo Credit: 11th Battalion Members
Tim Clarke, Government House

20/07/2026

16/06/2026

************** LEANE’S TRENCH OPEN DAY ************
***************** Saturday 20th June ******************
COME NOW! Call to Arms - Your country needs you...
Come and join us in defending Leane’s Trench this coming Saturday in a fully immersive first hand look at one of (if not) the only working replica World War I trench in the Southern Hemisphere.
Saturday 20th June. Tours begin at:
1:30PM
2:00PM
2:30PM
3:00PM
3:30PM (If people are present)
NO - REPEAT - NO Bookings required just be there well before the final tour starts.
Safety Reminder for Trench Tours:
All visitors intending on having a Trench Experience are reminded of the following...
* Closed footwear is to be worn if entering Leane's Trench
* Leave your animals, babies and toddlers at home or in the care of a family member/friend at the Battalion HQ. They tend to freak out at the loud noises and bangs we utilise to make your tour experience something to remember!
Leane’s Trench operates on grants, donations and merchandise sales. Please bring cash as we have no EFTPOS facilities.
Directions/location here:
Leane's Trench Geraldton - Gallipoli Trench Project
https://www.facebook.com/LeanesTrench/posts/pfbid0AvLU9LmAc93GwyUUubFNyoZL5J8aS6yh4MZZeLshfqjK2toF4tpCqHu4u1Rw6P8ul
Photo Credit: 11th Battalion Members
Tim Clarke, Government House

04/05/2026

**************** LEANE’S TRENCH OPEN DAY **************
********************* Saturday 09th May **********************
Come and do your bit.
You’ve seen them in captivity quietly meandering around the RSL Cenotaph on ANZAC and Remembrance Day events, now is your chance to see them in the wild in their natural environment! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to glimpse these creatures doing what they love best, and learn something about the horrors and conditions our troops endured throughout World War I and II.
Immerse yourself at Leane’s Trench this coming Saturday for a first person look at one of (if not) the only working replica World War I trench in the Southern Hemisphere!
Saturday 09th May Tours begin at:
1:30PM
2:00PM
2:30PM
3:00PM
3:30PM (If people are present)
NO - REPEAT - NO Bookings required just be there well before the final tour starts.
Safety Reminder for Trench Tours:
All visitors intending on having a Trench Experience are reminded of the following...
* Closed footwear is to be worn if entering Leane's Trench
* Leave your animals, babies and toddlers at home or in the care of a family member/friend at the Battalion HQ. They all tend to freak out at the loud noises and bangs we utilise to make your tour experience something to remember!
Leane’s Trench operates on grants, donations and merchandise sales. Please bring cash as we have no EFTPOS facilities.
Directions/location here:
Leane's Trench Geraldton - Gallipoli Trench Project
https://www.facebook.com/LeanesTrench/posts/pfbid0AvLU9LmAc93GwyUUubFNyoZL5J8aS6yh4MZZeLshfqjK2toF4tpCqHu4u1Rw6P8ul
Photo Credit: 11th Battalion Members
Video Credit: Christine Clifford

27/04/2026

We were greeted with a wonderful vista the dawn of our first Open Day of 2026.

27/04/2026

Thanks for your support Kirrilee. Glad you enjoyed your Trench Experience.

25/04/2026

Albany RSL president Rex Hendricks reads the Ode at the Albany ANZAC Dawn Service. Credit Thewest.com.au, Picture: Jacki Elezovich.
Not one of 'our' 11th Battalion but a 2/11th Battalion soldier in the foreground.

12/04/2026

***************** Saturday 18th April ******************
Call To Arms - Your country needs you...
Come and join us in defending Leane’s Trench this coming Saturday in a fully immersive first hand look at one of (if not) the only working replica World War I trench in the Southern Hemisphere.
Saturday 18th April Tours begin at:
1:00PM
1:30PM
2:00PM
2:30PM
3:00PM
3:30PM (If people are present)
NO - REPEAT - NO Bookings required just be there well before the final tour starts.
Safety Reminder for Trench Tours:
All visitors intending on having a Trench Experience are reminded of the following...
* Closed footwear is to be worn if entering Leane's Trench
* Leave your animals, babies and toddlers at home or in the care of a family member/friend at the Battalion HQ. They all tend to freak out at the loud noises and bangs we utilise to make your tour experience something to remember!
Leane’s Trench operates on grants, donations and merchandise sales. Please bring cash as we have no EFTPOS facilities.
Directions/location here:
Leane's Trench Geraldton - Gallipoli Trench Project
https://www.facebook.com/LeanesTrench/posts/pfbid0AvLU9LmAc93GwyUUubFNyoZL5J8aS6yh4MZZeLshfqjK2toF4tpCqHu4u1Rw6P8ul
Photo Credit: 11th Battalion Members
Video Credit: Christine Clifford

11/02/2026

Saturday Morning's work - Commenced making replacement trench ladders.
Unfortunately I'm out of weather worn wood now but will continue to look around for more to continue this project.