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Day 10: Returning and Next Steps - The Way Continues

Day 10 felt different from the start.There was a real sense of anticipation in the air. We were at HMAS Albatross, sharing breakfast in the mess, packing up rooms, tidying gear, and getting ready for the final part of the pilgrimage.After all the walking, conversations, hills, sore bodies, laughs, prayers, quiet moments and hard reflections, this was the day we would walk to HMAS Creswell.But it wasn’t just about reaching the end.It was about returning, taking the next step, and recognising th...

Day 9: Homecoming and the Hope of Heaven

Day 9 felt like the beginning of the home stretch.After the earlier part of the pilgrimage had brought rain, cold weather, hills, mud, bush tracks, hard walking and deep conversations, we were blessed with another fine day. What a way to start.The team began at Tianjara Falls, where we shared the devotional, before moving on to Jerrawangala Lookout for breakfast and the story of HMAS Sydney. From there, we headed down through gaps in the cliff line and onto the fire trails.From there, the walker...

Day 8: Companions for the Journey

Day 8 of the ANZAC Way 2026 pilgrimage was one of the longer days on the track.The group walked about 20 kilometres, all within Morton National Park, travelling from Nerriga to Sassafras. The day began with breakfast at the Nerriga pub, which opened especially for the pilgrims. That in itself was a generous and memorable start.From there, the group headed out onto mostly fire trails, crossed four creeks, and later climbed up onto a ridgeline where the track became more demanding. There was sands...

Day 7: Back on the Trail — People of the Way

After the big experience of Canberra, Day 7 was a chance to get back on the track. The team started at Forbes Creek, a small farming village, and followed the Hell Hole Fire Trail toward Palerang. Darin described it as about 15 kilometres, depending on how many steps you took. It was one of those proper crisp days on the trail. Cool air, forest tracks, good conversations, and even a small flurry of snow. Not enough to settle on the ground, but enough to make everyone notice....

Day 6: The March on Canberra

Day 6 began at Mt Stromlo, a place that still carries the memory of the 2003 Canberra bushfires. It was cold when the team arrived, with the morning still holding onto the chill.From there, the walkers moved through the edges of Canberra, stopping at Ruth Park in Coombs for egg and bacon sandwiches and breakfast drinks. Mist was lifting off the pond, giving the morning an eerie feel at first. But as the sun came through, it turned into a beautiful day for walking.The theme for the day was the ma...

Day 5: A New Old Way – God Comes Near

Day 5 took the ANZAC Way pilgrims deeper into the Brindabellas, and it was a proper tough day.The group started on Two Sticks Track and it did not take long before the country started testing them. There was plenty of climbing, rough rocky ground, cold weather, and sections where the track was not always obvious.By the end of the day, the group was up on Mount Coree, rugged up in beanies and jackets, watching the sun go down across the valleys.It was hard going.But it was also one of those days ...

2026 Day 4: A Tough Climb Through Mist, Rain and Reflection

Day 4 of the ANZAC Way 2026 pilgrimage took the team along part of the Hume and Hovell Track, starting at Thomas Boyd Trackhead and finishing near where the track meets Brindabella Road.The group walked about 25 kilometres.It was, by all accounts, the toughest day so far.There was rain. There was fog. There were steep climbs. There were slippery rocky sections. And there were moments where the group simply had to slow down, take their time, and keep moving.The theme for the day was Led-Astray â€...

2026 Day 3: Victory Park to RAAF Base Wagga — Thinking About Home

Day 3 began at Kapooka.When the team woke up, there was rain around. That brought mixed feelings. After the heat of the day before, the cooler weather was welcome. But no one was too keen on walking all day in the rain.Thankfully, the weather held.The group left Kapooka, came into Wagga, and walked from Victory Memorial Gardens through to the front gate of RAAF Base Wagga.It was an 18km day. A lot of it was on paved paths. That can be hard going. It is not the same as walking through bushland or...

2026 Day 2: From Kapooka to Wagga — Light for the Path Ahead

By around 6:00 am, people were up and moving. By 6:30 am, the team had gathered in the cafeteria and office mess for breakfast, instructions, and preparation for the day ahead.There was the usual sorting of food, water, gear, and small last-minute details before the group moved up to the Soldier’s Chapel....

2026 Day 1: The Journey Begins — Canberra to Kapooka the Drive

Day 1 was not a walking day. It was a gathering day.The team travelled from Duntroon in the ACT to Kapooka, near Wagga Wagga, with a stop at Jugiong along the way.It was a day for sorting gear, packing bags, meeting people, sharing conversations and getting ready for the road ahead....