Turkish president's Gallipoli comments 'out of context'

The President of Turkey's comments linking the Anzacs in Gallipoli to the Christchurch terror attacks were taken out of context, his spokesperson has said.

At an election rally this week, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan likened recent anti-Muslim violence to the Gallipoli campaign in 1915.

"Your ancestors came and saw us here. Then some left on their feet, some in coffins," he said.

"If you come here with the same intentions, we will be waiting and have no doubt we will see you off like your ancestors."

Prime Minister Scott Morrison labelled Mr Erdogan's comments "highly offensive" and is considering expelling Turkey's diplomats from Australia.

But Mr Erdogan's Communications Director Fahrettin Altun tried to clarify the president's remarks via Twitter this morning.

"President Erdogan's words were unfortunately taken out of context. He was responding to the so-called 'manifesto' of the terrorist who killed 50 innocent Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand," Mr Altun said.

"Turks have always been the most welcoming and gracious hosts to their Anzac visitors."

Mr Altun highlighted where Mr Erdogan was giving his speech.

"The terrorist's manifesto not only targeted Erdogan himself but also the Turkish people and the Turkish state," he said.

"As he was giving the speech at the Çanakkale (Gallipoli) commemoration, he framed his remarks in a historical context of attacks against Turkey, past and present."

Mr Altun then included a full English translation of Mr Erdogan's remarks.

Mr Erdogan's full speech draws a clear connection between the Gallipoli campaign and the Christchurch attack.

"Once more we are responding 104 years later from Çanakkale (Gallipoli)," he said.

"We got your message. We understand your sentiments. We understand your enmity and hate are alive."

Yesterday Mr Morrison told Turkish ambassador Korhan Karakoç that "all options are now on the table".

He told the ambassador he did not accept the excuses that have been offered for those comments.

Mr Morrison could withdraw the Australian ambassador and embassy staff from Ankara, or expel the Turkish ambassador in Canberra.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is now reviewing its travel advisory for Turkey.

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will visit Turkey next week to confront Mr Erdogan over his comments.

"He is setting the record straight, face-to-face," New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

Thousands of Australians head to Turkey every April to mark Anzac Day.