Australian Base, Long Tan & Nui Dat Tour with Vung Tau Beach

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Steve H.

November 18, 2025

Absolutely loved this trek here. We arrived as a couple were leaving, we were there alone, no tourist buses. It was eerily quiet, then this couple came back, it was Jason, an ex Veteran who proceeded to give an awesome account of what happened there and how he maintains this memorial without funding or real acknowledgement from the Australian Government. Jason also supports funding for the underprivileged children for schooling and supplies. What a wonderful experience

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Tuan H.

October 13, 2025

Long Tân Cross is a memorial located in a rubber plantation, where there was a battle between Australian troops and VC soldiers during the Vietnam War. On August 18, 1966, just over 100 Australian soldiers from the 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) found themselves suddenly attacked by thousands of VC soldiers and North Vietnamese troops. Despite being surrounded and fighting in pouring rain, the Australians held their position for hours with support from artillery and last-minute air support from U.S. forces. By the end of the battle, the RAR had lost 18 soldiers, and 24 were wounded. On the other side, VC soldier casualties were estimated at over 245. To honor the fallen, three years later, Australian soldiers erected a memorial cross at the site in 1969, known as the Long Tân Cross. The original cross was removed for preservation and now is displayed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The cross we will see is just a replica but still stands at the original site in Vietnam. The battle of Long Tân became a symbol of courage, teamwork, sacrifice, and survival under overwhelming numbers. It’s commemorated each year on the 18th of August with quiet, respectful ceremonies in Long Tân.

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Paul J.

September 17, 2025

Nice to see this memorial is being well cared and respected. Very significant battle for Australian troops in the Vietnam / American war. Take a moment to honour their sacrifice.