As palm tree shadows loomed large and the eastern sky turned an ever-brighter yellow, thousands of people stood and remembered the sacrifices made exactly a century ago in Cleveland.
This year's Anzac Day dawn service on Saturday was significant not only due to the centenary milestone, but also because it was the first to be held at the new, larger memorial site diagonally across from the cenotaph.
An estimated 18,000 people of all ages packed into Kinsail Court Park to pay their respects in the pre-dawn chill.
A massive electronic screen captured the service for those not close enough to see the ceremony.
Veterans enjoyed a gunfire breakfast at Redlands RSL before marching to the memorial by 5.30am, led by cadets from TS Norfolk, 136-Army and 217-Squadron.
Redlands RSL sub-branch president Alan Harcourt said Anzac Day was "our day", one in which all Australians and New Zealanders could come together.
"This tradition is as relevant today as it was in 1915 in Gallipoli."
Redland City Mayor Karen Williams and her family sang the Australian national anthem, while Kate Stuart performed God Defend New Zealand.
Michael McDonnell emceed the service and Denise Ferguson provided the prayer and benediction.