The Long Tan Cross is one of only two memorials to foreign adversaries that have been permitted by the Vietnamese Government.  The site is not on public land and access is restricted by local authorities.  Local authorities have appointed the AVVRG as Australian custodians of the site.  This function is managed by  AVVRG on behalf of all Veterans in agreement with the 6RAR and Long Tan Veterans Association.  The Commonwealth War Grave Commission provide a small annual stipend to AVVRG to assist in the maintenance for the memorial cross.

If planning to visit the Long Tan Cross, the following protocols apply:

Local authorities have put a limit of about 20-30 people at the site at any one time however on commemorative days AVVRG is instructed to seek permission for one ceremony only.

Permission must be sought 24 hours  in advance for veterans and other visitors.  For official visits and commemorative days please contact the AVVRG Office in Vung Tau in advance for registration and timings.  See contact details below.

 
Visiting groups on non commemorative days are encouraged to space their visits to the site through the day, to keep within the 20-30 maximum rule.  The AVVRG Office in Vung Tau can assist managing group visits and timings.  See contact details below.

Local authorities, because of local sensitivities, have asked no uniforms or decorations be worn, no wreaths and that ceremonies be low key.
 

Visiting the Long Tan Cross

 It is easy to visit the Long Tan Cross Site on

 Anzac Day (25th April),
Vietnam Veterans Day (18th August),
 and any Other Day.

To book and for information on Dawn Services, etc, please contact:

Mr  Nguyen Danh Ha
 Manager of Tour Operation Dept
OSC Vietnam Travel
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Address: 09 Leloi Street, Ward 01, VUNG TAU CITY - VIETNAM
Tel: (84 64) 852008 - 254007 - Fax: (84 64) 852318  Mobile: 098 998 95 97

Email: osc-tours@hcm.vnn.vn; nguyendanhha2006@yahoo.com.vn