WalkIng Is a MAGICAL journey
a path of transformation and discovery.
WALKER SPIRIT STATUS
Walker Spirit Journey in Numbers
2019-2025
22000 Km.
Targeted
17020 Km.
Walked
350 Km.
Elevation Gained
820
Days Walked
About Me
I’m Ali Engin — an orienteer and long-distance walking enthusiast. In 2027, I’ll set off on a journey to walk around the entire Australian continent, a feat I expect to complete by 2029, in my mid-60s.
As a former army officer with a background in both Commando and Special Forces — something I say with pride — I can sum up what my military career brings to this walk in just three words: self-confidence, courage, and patience.
In my view, anyone who takes on a journey of this length and uncertainty must carry these three traits with them before they take the first step.
JOURNEY – Walking Australia
Welcome to my journey around the Australian continent.
This is more than just a walk—
it is a story of spirit, endurance, and purpose.
On this page, you’ll find the heart of the AUC Project:
the walking concept, route plan, designated waypoints, historical and cultural sites I’ll visit, climate challenges, gear I’ll carry, and the mindset I’ve built to be ready for what lies ahead.
Enjoy the story—
and if you feel the rhythm of the road,
let’s walk it together.
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Gallipoli – Day 6
Carrying the Spirit of Gallipoli Walking Distance: 16 Km.Date of Walking: 19 December 2022 Walking Route: Behramlı-Kilitbahir-Eceabat A Morning Wrapped in Silence Today marks the final day of my journey through these lands — lands I had walked before, years ago, whether during professional training or on visits with my family. I woke to the…
Gallipoli – Day 5
Walking Distance: 28,9 Km.Date of Walking: 18 December 2022 Walking Route: Alçı Tepe-X Bay-Bakery Beach-W Beach-Helles-Seddülbahir-Morto Bay-Çanakkale Martyr’s Monument-Kerevizdere-Kanlıdere Cemetery-Şahindere Cemetery-Behramlı The Wind from the West As dusk began to fall at the end of the fourth day, we finally reached the village of Alçıtepe. It didn’t take long before we found a modest place…
Gallipoli – Day 4
Respect To Fallens Walking Distance: 26,75 km.Date of Walking: 17 December 2022 Walking Route: Büyük Anafarta-Anzac Cove-Kaba Tepe-Alçı Tepe (Kirte) Even though we’d woken with the first light of dawn, I found myself still wrestling with the sleep fairies, trying to steal a few more precious minutes under the covers. But by 7:15, I was…
Gallipoli – Day 3
Hospitality Surprises! Walking Distance: 21,15 km.Date of Walking: 16 December 2022 Walking Route: Tayfurköy-Karainbeyli-Yolağzı-Kumköy-Büyük Anafarta We rose early on the third morning, well before sunrise. There’s something quietly magical about that hour — the soft hush before the world stirs, and the comforting ritual of sipping tea brewed over a crackling fire in the morning…
Gallipoli – Day 2
In to the Neck of the Bottle Walking Distance: 25,52 km.Walk Date: 15 December 2022 Walking Route: Güneyli-Ocaklı-Yeniköy-Fındıklı-Değirmendüzü-Tayfur Köy The second day began with a peculiar sense of anticipation. What made today significant was that I would finally be stepping onto the peninsula itself—a narrow stretch of land often likened to the neck of a…
Gallipoli – D DAY – Day 1
The Day of Days: All Great Beginnings Ask for Courage Walking Duration: 7 HoursWalking Distance: 21 km.Walk Date: 14 December 2022 Walking Route: Gelibolu – Bolayır – Güneyli Day One – Gallipoli to Bolayır: Where the Real Walk Began I left Istanbul at 3:30am to complete my final long-distance training walk in Türkiye before embarking…
Gallipoli – The Beginning
A Walk in Honour of All Fallen Heroes Preparation Time: 10 DaysWalking Duration: 5 DaysWalking Distance: 142 km.Walk Date: 14 – 19 December 2022 Walking Route: Gelibolu – Bolayır – Güneyli – Yeniköy – Fındıklı – Değirmendüzü – Tayfur Village – Karainbeyli – Yolağzı – Kumköy – Büyük Anafarta – Arıburnu – Alçıtepe (Kirte) -…
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