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Return hikes and trails

A return hike, also known as an out-and-back hike, is the most straightforward type of hiking trail. Unlike circuit or one-way hikes, it takes you on a single path that starts and finishes at the same location. Think of it like walking down a straight line and then turning back to come home the same way. Find the best return hikes in Australia here.

Stockyard Spur to Mount Ginini

Mount Ginini Summit Hike (23km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
23km
8 hrs
Return
Mount Bimberi Walk

Mount Bimberi Walk (50km)

Brindabella Ranges
Australian Capital Territory
50km
2-3 days
Return
Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk 768x325

Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk (4km)

Googong Foreshores
Australian Capital Territory
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
The Tharwa Sandwash Track 768x325

The Tharwa Sandwash Track (2km)

Tharwa Bridge
Australian Capital Territory
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Cotter Catchment Lookout Track 768x325

Cotter Catchment Lookout Track (1.7km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
1.7km
45 mins
Return
Stony Creek Skyline Track 768x325

Stony Creek Skyline Track (3.8km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
3.8km
1.5 hrs
Return
Settlers Track 768x325

Settlers Track (6km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
6km
2.5 hrs
Return
Naas Valley to Horse Gully Hut 768x325

Naas Valley to Horse Gully Hut Hike (16km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
16km
7 hrs
Return
Sherwood Homestead from Blue Range 768x325

Sherwood Homestead from Blue Range Hike (7.2km)

Blue Range Recreation Area
Australian Capital Territory
7.2km
3 hrs
Return
Mt Aggie 768x325

Mount Aggie Walk (1km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
1km
1 hr
Return
Lyrebird Trail 768x325

Lyrebird Trail Walk (2km)

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Australian Capital Territory
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Uriarra Loop 768x325

Uriarra Loop Walk (3.5km)

Uriarra Crossing
Australian Capital Territory
3.5km
2.5 hrs
Return
Bendora Arboretum 768x325

Bendora Arboretum Walk (5km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
5km
2 hrs
Return
Orroral Campground 768x325

Orroral Campground Walk (1km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
1km
2.25 hrs
Return
Molonglo Gorge to Blue Tiles Trail 768x325

Molonglo Gorge: Blue Tiles Walking Trail (6.5km)

Molonglo Gorge Nature Reserve
Australian Capital Territory
6.5km
2-3 hrs
Return
Booroomba Rocks 768x325

Booroomba Rocks Walk (2.5km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Gibraltar Peak 768x325

Gibraltar Peak Walking Trail (8.2km)

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Australian Capital Territory
8.2km
4 hrs
Return
Honyong Cotter Track 768x325

Honyong – Cotter Track (2.3km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
2.3km
1 hr
Return
Brandy Flat 768x325

Brandy Flat Hike (11km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
11km
6 hrs
Return
Tharwa Explorer Track 768x325

Tharwa Explorer Track (2.8km)

Tharwa Bridge
Australian Capital Territory
2.8km
1.45 hrs
Return
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