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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.

Granite Tors 768x325

Granite Tors Hike (7km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
7km
3.5 hrs
Return
Square Rock Trail 768x325

Square Rock Trail Walk (10.2km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
10.2km
4 hrs
Return
Black Wallaby Loop Track 768x325

Black Wallaby Loop Track (2.6km)

Googong Foreshores
Australian Capital Territory
2.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Yankee Hat 768x325

Yankee Hat Hike (6km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
6km
2.25 hrs
Return
Sanctuary Loop 768x325

Sanctuary Loop Walk (2.1km)

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Australian Capital Territory
2.1km
1.5 hrs
Return
Mt Gingera 768x325

Mount Gingera Summit Hike (20km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
20km
8 hrs
Return
Rendezvous Creek 768x325

Rendezvous Creek Walk (1.6km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
1.6km
45 mins
Return
Cotter Explorer Track 768x325

Cotter Explorer Track (2km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Western Foreshores Walk 768x325

Western Foreshores Walk (19.7km)

Googong Foreshores
Australian Capital Territory
19.7km
7 hrs
Return
Koala Path 768x325

Koala Path Walk (700m)

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Australian Capital Territory
700m
35 mins
Return
Nursery Swamp 768x325

Nursery Swamp Hike (8.5km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
8.5km
3.5 hrs
Return
Bradleys Creek Walk 768x325

Bradleys Creek Walk (14.2km)

Googong Foreshores
Australian Capital Territory
14.2km
5 hrs
Return
Square Rock 768x325

Square Rock Hike (8.5km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
8.5km
3.5 hrs
Return
Gibraltar Falls 768x325

Gibraltar Falls Walk (400m)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
400m
20 mins
Return
Woodland Walk 768x325

Woodland Walk (1km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
1km
1 hr
Return
Mt Franklin Heritage 768x325

Mount Franklin Heritage Walk (3km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Cotter Dam Discovery Trail 768x325

Cotter Dam Discovery Trail Walk (1km)

Cotter Avenue
Australian Capital Territory
1km
45 mins
Return
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