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Walking with Veterans toward spiritual health and holistic wellbeing
A physical pilgrimage of remembrance, connection, and hope
The 2026 ANZAC Way
Experience The ANZAC Way
Some journeys change the places you visit.
Others change the people who walk them.
The 2026 ANZAC Way Pilgrimage was more than 200 kilometres of walking. It was a journey of remembrance, friendship, service and hope. Along the way, Veterans, serving Defence members, families and supporters shared stories, reflected on sacrifice, and discovered the power of simply walking together.
This film tells their story.
Watch the journey, hear their reflections, and discover why so many are already looking ahead to The ANZAC Way 2027.
If you feel called to walk with us, we'd love to welcome you on the next pilgrimage.
The 2026 ANZAC Way Updates
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 2027
The ANZAC Way is no longer just an idea—it is a growing community of Veterans, serving Defence members, families, and supporters who choose to walk together in remembrance, reflection, and connection.
Following the success of the 2025 inaugural pilot and the 2026 pilgrimage from Wagga Wagga to Jervis Bay, planning is now underway for The ANZAC Way 2027.
The 2027 pilgrimage will continue the tradition of walking through places of military significance, sharing stories along the way, and creating opportunities for meaningful conversations that strengthen wellbeing, resilience, and community.
While the full route and program for 2027 are still being developed, participants can once again expect:
A fully supported multi-day pilgrimage
Daily walking through regional communities and significant military locations
Time for reflection, conversation and shared experiences
Spiritual and military reflections each day
Simple accommodation and logistical support that allows participants to focus on the journey rather than the destination
The ANZAC Way is not a race, a hiking challenge, or a fundraising event.
It is a shared pilgrimage—walking together in honour of those who have served, while building connections that continue long after the final kilometre.
If you've watched the 2026 pilgrimage film and can see yourself joining the journey, we'd love to hear from you.
Register your interest below to receive updates about The ANZAC Way 2027, including route announcements, information sessions, and participant registrations as they become available.
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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