Pool of Reflection

Pool of Reflection is identified on the Anzac Memorial website as part of the Anzac Memorial Precinct in Hyde Park South, Sydney. The site provides little detail about the pool as a separate attraction, so it is best understood in the context of the wider memorial grounds rather than as a standalone venue.

The Anzac Memorial was opened in 1934 using funds raised by the people of New South Wales. Designed by sculptor George Rayner Hoff and architect Charles Bruce Dellit, it is recognised by the memorial as an important surviving example of Australian art deco architecture. The precinct is dedicated to remembering the service and sacrifice of Australians in war and peacekeeping, and the memorial also functions as a place for contemplation.

A visit may suit solo visitors, history enthusiasts and groups exploring Hyde Park or the Sydney CBD. The memorial presents exhibitions, talks and education programs, while school groups can arrange self-guided visits or educator-led workshops. Visitors should treat the setting as a commemorative place: food and drinks are not permitted inside the memorial, and quiet, respectful behaviour is expected. The precinct is close to Museum Station, with access from Liverpool Street and wheelchair access via the ground floor and Liverpool Street entrance.