About
Walking with Veterans toward spiritual health and holistic wellbeing
A physical pilgrimage of remembrance, connection, and hope
The Route
The pilgrimage starts at Kapooka (Army), passes through RAAF Wagga Wagga (Air Force), the Australian War Memorial, HMAS Albatross and concludes at HMAS Creswell (Navy).
The ANZAC Way links these sites through a curated route to recognise the shared heritage of those who have served by land, air, and sea, and the enduring spirit that unites the veteran community.
Reflection
Across the world pilgrimage is undertaken from people of all cultures, all religions (and none) and for a variety of purposes.
From even before the time of St Francis of Assisi, right up until the present, military veterans have been among the many pilgrims walking their way to transformation and healing.
Many Australians make journeys to places with significance to the national story such as Gallipoli and Kokoda, and others join pilgrimages on the Camino de Santiago, the hajj, the Shikoku Henro and the Kumbh Melah.
When complete Australian veterans and their supporters will be able to undertake pilgrimage in Australia.
Defence Anglicans is developing the physical and spiritual infrastructure to enable pilgrims to walk the ANZAC Way end-to-end, or in stages.
Participate 01-10 May 2026
The ANZAC Way 2025 was a small inaugural pilot. Over 14 days, a group of pilgrims walked 275 kilometres from Wagga Wagga to Canberra, testing the concept, the logistics, and—most importantly—the purpose: walking alongside Veterans through remembrance, reflection, and shared journey.
The ANZAC Way 2026 builds on this foundation.
From 1–10 May 2026, up to 20 walkers, supported by a dedicated logistics team, will undertake a curated nine-day pilgrimage from country to coast—walking from Wagga Wagga to Jervis Bay. The journey includes a symbolic March on Canberra and will culminate in a Last Post service at the Australian War Memorial on 6 May 2026.
Accommodation along the route will be simple and purposeful, combining rooms in regional towns with camping along the way. A support team will transport packs and food, allowing pilgrims to focus on the walk, the conversations, and the journey itself. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, participant costs will be kept to a minimum.
Each day will offer optional spiritual and military reflections, creating space for personal reflection, shared stories, and quiet moments of meaning.
The pilgrimage will begin and conclude with short services at significant military chapels:
commencing at the Soldier's Chapel, Kapooka Army Base, Wagga,
at Changi Chapel Duntroon, built by Allied prisoners held in the Japanese Changi Prisoner of War Camp during WWII,
concluding at the HMAS Creswell Chapel
The ANZAC Way is not a race, a reenactment, or a fundraiser disguised as a walk.
It is a shared pilgrimage—step by step—walking with Veterans toward remembrance, connection, and holistic wellbeing.
To participate in this walk or future walks sign up below.
Sponsors
Defence Anglicans serve the Lord, the Nation and the Australian Defence Force family whenever and wherever we are called.
Service Personnel Help Society Inc (SPAHS). St George's provides affordable holiday accommodation for current and former service personnel, their spouse and their dependent school age children from Australia and its allies.
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