December is deep winter on the peninsula, cold, often wet, and almost entirely free of other visitors. It is also profoundly historic.
In December 1915, the Allies carried out one of the campaign's few successes: a near-flawless secret evacuation of ANZAC and Suvla.
The 1915 evacuation
Standing on the empty winter battlefields where the silent withdrawal took place is among the most moving experiences a December visit offers.
Winter weather
Cold days of 9-12C, frequent rain and biting wind. Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear are essential.
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