New South Wales · Attraction
Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum
Panoramic views and wartime honour
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Perched on a hill overlooking Goulburn, the Rocky Hill War Memorial is a striking tower of local stone built in 1925 to honour those who served in World War I. A contemporary museum building opened in June 2020 now adjoins the tower, housing sixteen items of national significance and tracing Australian military involvement from the 19th century through to modern conflicts. The viewing platform at the top of the tower offers sweeping panoramic views across Goulburn and the surrounding tablelands.
The memorial tower was constructed with stones carried to the site by Goulburn residents and returned servicemen during ANZAC Day commemorations in 1923, giving the structure a deeply personal civic significance. Its design - concrete clad in rough local stone - blends into the hilltop landscape and remains one of the finest examples of inter-war memorial architecture in regional New South Wales. The site is listed on the National Estate register.
The museum collection extends well beyond World War I, documenting the Boer War, World War II and later conflicts through photographs, uniforms, weapons, medals and personal artefacts. Disabled access is available. Entry is free, and the site is open most days of the week as well as all school and public holidays, making it one of the most accessible heritage attractions in the Southern Tablelands.
Scenic views
Lookouts near Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum.
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