Defence Anglicans has long served alongside Australian Defence Force personnel and their families — in barracks, on exercises, on operations, in chapels, in moments of celebration, and in seasons of grief.
The ANZAC Way continues that ministry in a deeply Australian form.
It is a pilgrimage shaped by remembrance, reflection, shared journey and spiritual wellbeing.
It invites Veterans, Defence families, chaplains and supporters to walk together through places connected to Australia’s Defence story — not as tourists, not as spectators, but as pilgrims.
A Pilgrimage Rooted in Service
Across the world, pilgrimage has helped people make sense of life, loss, service, faith, identity and hope. For many Veterans, walking can create space for reflection that is difficult to find in ordinary life.
The ANZAC Way draws from this ancient pattern of pilgrimage and places it within the Australian Defence story.
It is not a race. It is not a re-enactment. It is not simply a long-distance walk.
It is a shared journey — step by step — with room for conversation, silence, prayer, remembrance, laughter, fatigue, story and friendship.
Walking with Veterans
At the heart of Defence chaplaincy is the simple but powerful act of being with people.
Chaplains walk alongside sailors, soldiers, aviators, commanders, families and Veterans through the ordinary and extraordinary moments of Defence life. The ANZAC Way expresses that same ministry in physical form.
To walk with someone is to slow down, listen well and share the road.
For Veterans and supporters, the pilgrimage offers space to remember service and sacrifice, reflect on what has been carried, and reconnect with others through shared experience.
Connecting Memory, Country and Hope
The ANZAC Way links significant Defence and remembrance places through an Australian pilgrimage route. It connects the national story of service with local places, regional communities, chapels, memorials and moments of reflection.
The journey honours those who have served by land, sea and air. It also recognises that remembrance is not only about looking back. It is about how we live now — with gratitude, courage, compassion and hope.
A Defence Anglicans Initiative
Defence Anglicans is developing The ANZAC Way as part of its broader ministry of care, connection and spiritual support for the Australian Defence Force family.
The pilgrimage reflects the heart of chaplaincy: presence, service, listening, prayer, remembrance and hope.
As The ANZAC Way grows, it will provide opportunities for people to participate in future walks, support the pilgrimage, follow daily reflections, and help build a lasting Australian pathway of remembrance and wellbeing.
In 2026 the Pilgrimage had 14 Veteran participants. It commenced at Kapooka Army Base, and made its way to Canberra to the Australian War Memorial, then to HMAS Creswell at Jervis Bay. The walk was segmented however a total of 190 KMs was walked in segments.
Learn More
To learn more about The ANZAC Way, keep up to date, or register your interest in a future walk, go to the ANZAC Way website here:
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