Australians warned of terrorist threat to Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli

Australians planning to travel to Gallipoli for Anzac Day have been warned to exercise a high degree of caution after the Federal Government received information that terrorists may target the event.

A statement from Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Veterans' Affairs Minister Dan Tehan said Turkish authorities were aware of the information. 

While the overall level of advice to travellers for Turkey has not changed, the updated advice includes specific information regarding terrorism.

"The Australian Government has received information to suggest terrorists may seek to target Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli Peninsula," the statement read. 

"Travel advice continues to recommend that travellers avoid large crowds and minimise time spent around potential targets for attack, including tourist sites.

"The Australian Government does not provide this advice lightly."

Mr Tehan said scheduled commemorations would continue as planned but travellers should be aware of the risks and take appropriate measures if they wished to continue with their visit.

"We are conscious of the effect of this on the many Australians planning to attend this year's Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli," Mr Tehan said.

"In the current global environment, major events attract threats of varying degrees of credibility.

"Regrettably, Anzac Day is not immune."

Australian Federal Police deputy commissioner Mike Phelan said his officers had been working closely with Turkish authorities.

Deputy Commissioner Phelan did not go into detail about the details of the threat.

"We do understand that the information suggests that terrorists may attack the peninsula," he said.

"It is nothing more specific than that."

He said the advice level would continue to be under review up to the Anzac Day events.

In 2015, around 15,000 Australians travelled to the peninsula for a service commemorating the centenary of the Gallipoli landing.