The New Zealand Government says that while there is no indication that terrorist groups have intentions to target Kiwis, New Zealand interests or the Gallipoli commemorations in Turkey, it is advising caution on the Gallipoli peninsula "due to the threat from terrorism and potential for civil unrest".
"New Zealanders throughout Turkey are advised to exercise a high degree of vigilance in public places and keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources," the travel advice states.
It adds that the security environment in Turkey may change between now and Anzac Day and that New Zealanders travelling to Turkey for the Anzac commemorations regularly monitor SafeTravel and the government's travel advice.
Consular staff from MFAT will be positioned in Istanbul, Canakkale, and on the Gallipoli Peninsula over the period April 17 to 27 to provide on-the-ground consular assistance.
The Australian government has released similar travel advice.
Turkey has been targeted in a string of bomb attacks this year attributed to Islamic State (IS).
On January 12, a suicide attack in the Sultanahmet tourist district of Istanbul killed twelve foreign nationals and injured a number of others.
In February, a large explosion in central Ankara killed 28 people and last month, an explosion in the Kizilay district of Ankara killed 37 people and injured many more.
Australians have also been advised to minimise transit time in Istanbul and Ankara, with Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop saying the decision was "not taken lightly".
The number of foreign visitors going to Turkey fell 10 per cent in February, the biggest drop in a decade, amid security concerns for a country feeling the spillover effects from the war in Syria.
- nzherald.co.nz, AAP
