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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.

Deep Pass Split Rock

Deep Pass Split Rock (3km)

Wollemi National Park
New South Wales
2.5km
2 hrs
Return
Warris Chair lookout track Trail Hiking Australia

Warris Chair Lookout Track (1.5km)

Budderoo National Park
New South Wales
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk 768x576

Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk (3.2km)

Belmont South
New South Wales
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Jack Evans walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Jack Evans Walking Track (2.6km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Mount Imlay Summit walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Mount Imlay Summit Walking Track (6km)

Mount Imlay National Park
New South Wales
6km
3.5 hrs
Return
Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam

Wattamolla Picnic Area to Wattamolla Dam Walk (1.7km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
1.7km
45 mins
Return
Headland walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Headland Walking Track (700m)

Saltwater National Park
New South Wales
700m
35 mins
Return
Gap Beach walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Gap Beach Walking Track (6km)

Hat Head National Park
New South Wales
6km
3.5 hrs
Return
Bakers Cottage 768x576

Baker’s Cottage Walk (1.5km)

Lane Cove National Park
New South Wales
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Severs Beach 768x576

Severs Beach Walk (3.2km)

Beowa (Ben Boyd) National Park
New South Wales
3.2km
1 hr
Return
Grove Creek Falls walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Grove Creek Falls Walking Track (6km)

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
New South Wales
6km
3 hrs
Return
Furber Steps Scenic Railway walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Furber Steps-Scenic Railway Walking Track (2.4km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Echo Point to Eastern Skyway Station 1 768x576

Echo Point to Eastern Skyway Station Walk (2.2km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.2km
1.5 hrs
Return
Red Rocks trig walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Red Rocks Trig Walking Track (1km)

Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
New South Wales
1km
45 mins
Return
Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam 768x576

Guthega to Blue Lake – Little Twynam Hike (17.4km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
17.4km
8 hrs
Return
Mt Bass Winifred Falls 768x576

Mount Bass- Winifred Falls Hike (6.7km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
6.7km
3 hrs
Return
Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle 768x403

Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary – Ruined Castle Hike (11.7km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
11.7km
8.75 hrs
Return
McDirtys walking track Trail Hiking Australia

McDirtys Walking Track (6km)

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
New South Wales
6km
2.5 hrs
Return
Thredbo to Village Weir return 768x325

Thredbo to Village Weir Walk (2.2km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
2.2km
1 hr
Return
Couranga 768x576

Couranga Hike (9.8km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
9.8km
4 hrs
Return
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