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Registrations for 2026 Pilgrimage open 24 May

Christus Rex Pilgrimage
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Logistics | Preparation

Packing List

Logistics, Preparation

Day Pack

(carried by you while walking)

You won’t be able to access your luggage during the day, so make sure to carry these essentials:

  • Water bottle (available for purchase at check-in)
  • Pilgrim’s Primer (available for purchase at check-in)
  • Raincoat or waterproof jacket
  • Broad-brimmed hat for sun protection
  • Sunscreen
  • Rosary and items for Mass
  • Personal first aid supplies
    (e.g. blister packs, chafing cream, Panadol, lip balm, hand sanitiser)
  • Mass-appropriate clothing
    (You won’t have time to change before Mass, so dress accordingly each day)

Overnight Bag

(transported by luggage trucks, inaccessible during the day)

  • Worn-in walking shoes (not new!)
  • 3 x days of walking clothes
  • Warm overnight clothes / sleepwear
  • Warm layers (temperatures may drop significantly at night)
  • Toiletries
    (Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, small towel, sanitary items, etc.)
  • Towel
  • Sleeping mat and pillow
  • Sleeping bag

For Campers

(in addition to above items)

  • Tent
  • Waterproof tarp or mat (for under your tent)

Optional (but recommended) Extras

  • Sunglasses
  • Spare socks & undergarments
  • Headlamp or small torch (for use at night)
  • Spare plastic bags or dry bags (for wet or dirty gear)
  • Power bank (to charge phone)
  • Small snacks (muesli bars, trail mix)
  • Lightweight cushion or stool for rest stops

Notes:

  • You will not be able to access your luggage during the day. Pack wisely!
  • Avoid bulky bedding. Overnight spaces are limited, especially in halls.
  • Dress modestly and appropriately for outdoor walking and daily Mass.
  • Space is tight—pack light and keep things compact.

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Logistics

  • The Itinerary
  • Travel to Pilgrimage
  • Packing List
  • 2026 Information Sessions
  • Physical Preparation
  • Spiritual Preparation
  • Families and Children
  • Masses on Pilgrimage

Locations

  • The Itinerary
  • St Patrick’s Cathedral
  • Ballarat City
  • St George’s Lake
  • Avenue of Honour
  • Smeaton
  • Campbelltown
  • Sandon Cemetery
  • Newstead
  • Maldon
  • Bendigo City
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral

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Three days of fellowship on the road from Ballarat to Bendigo. Outdoor Mass amongst the pines. Prayers for benefactors, community meals prepared by volunteers, and finally, the great procession into Sacred Heart Cathedral for the Solemn Mass of Christ the King.

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22–25 October 2026
Registrations close 11 October.
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In Quas Primas, Pius XI reminded the world that Christ is King not only of our individual hearts, but of our families, our societies and our nations.

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A traditional three-day walking pilgrimage from Ballarat to Bendigo, honouring the Feast of Christ the King through prayer, sacrifice, and public witness.

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