Vietnam Veterans` Memorial Bush RetreatPrint Page 
The Vietnam Veterans` Memorial Bush Retreat commemorates those who served in the Vietnam War. The Bush Retreat was built in 1989 and 1990 by the Vietnam Veterans of Tasmania, for the rest and relaxation of all Vietnam Veterans and their families.
Australia's military involvement in the Vietnam War began with the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South Vietnam during July and August 1962. Australia's participation in the war was formally declared at an end when the Governor-General issued a proclamation on 11 January 1973.
However, the end-date of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War has officially been amended to 29 April 1975 to reflect Australia’s further involvement in the war during the fall of Saigon in 1975. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Australian War Memorial, in Canberra now recognise this new date.
Location
| Address: | Dago Point, Lake Sorell , Interlaken, 7030 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.135938 Long: 147.168591 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Vietnam |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-August-1962 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 29-April-1975 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 20th January, 1990 |
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This memorial is dedicated to those Tasmanian servicemen who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.
Opened by His Excellency, the Governor of Tasmania, General Sir Phillip Bennett AC, KBE, DSO, on Saturday 20th January 1990
