Terrorists may seek to target Anzac Day commemorations on the Gallipoli peninsula, according to the federal government which has updated travel advice to Turkey.
Veterans Affairs Minister Dan Tehan made the announcement Thursday afternoon and said the overall level of advice for Turkey and Gallipoli has not changed from "exercise a high degree of caution".
Minister Tehan said a specific warning about terrorism has been added on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website, and Turkish authorities are stepping up security.
"Make no mistake, we will not let the terrorists win," Mr Tehan said.
Deputy Commissioner in charge of National Security for the AFP, Michael Phelan, said the scheduled commemorations would continue as planned but that those traveling to Turkey would need to 'exercise a high degree of caution'.
"We do understand that the information suggests that terrorists may attack the peninsula. It is nothing more specific than that," Mr Phelan said.
"There are other parts of Turkey where the advisory is to reconsider your need to travel and that's particularly Istanbul and Ankara, and parts of south west Turkey."
Travellers should be aware of the risks and take appropriate measures if they wished to continue with their visit, according to the government.
"Unfortunately, in the current global environment, major events attract threats of varying degrees," Mr Tehan said.
"Regrettably, Anzac Day is not immune."
Deputy commissioner Mike Phelan said his officers had been working closely with Turkish authorities, but he would not go into detail about the details of the threat.
The advice level would continue to be under review up to the Anzac Day events.
-With AAP
