Return hikes and walks in New South Wales

Find the best return hikes %_gd_in_location%. 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, a return walk 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 New South Wales, Australia here.

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Red Rocks trig walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 3

Red Rocks Trig Walking Track (1km)

Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1km
45 mins
Return
Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam 768x576
Grade 5

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

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
17.4km
8 hrs
Return
Mt Bass Winifred Falls 768x576
Grade 4

Mount Bass- Winifred Falls Hike (6.7km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
6.7km
3 hrs
Return
Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary
Grade 5

Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary Hike (13km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
13km
8-9 hrs
Return
McDirtys walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 3

McDirtys Walking Track (6km)

Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
6km
2.5 hrs
Return
Thredbo to Village Weir return 768x325
Grade 4

Thredbo to Village Weir Walk (2.2km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2.2km
1 hr
Return
Couranga 768x576
Grade 4

Couranga Hike (9.8km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
9.8km
4 hrs
Return
Wallagoot Gap 768x576
Grade 2

Wallagoot Gap Walk (600m)

Bournda National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
600m
30 mins
Return
Queanbeyan River Walk 768x325
Grade 3

Queanbeyan River Walk (18km)

Googong Foreshores
New South Wales
3 Reviews
18km
6 hrs
Return
Eualdrie walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 4

Eualdrie Walking Track (4.8km)

Weddin Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
4.8km
1.5 hrs
Return
Clover Hill trail Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 5

Clover Hill Trail Walk (6km)

Macquarie Pass National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
6km
3.5 hrs
Return
Guthega to Mt Twynam 768x576
Grade 5

Guthega to Mt Twynam Hike (14.8km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
14.8km
6.75 hrs
Return
Lyrebird Link track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 2

Lyrebird Link Track (800m)

Dorrigo National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
800m
40 mins
Return
Slippery Rock walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 4

Slippery Rock Walking Track (4km)

Kwiambal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
4km
2 hrs
Return
The Slade Lookout Track 768x576
Grade 3

Slade Lookout Track (1.6km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1.6km
45 mins
Return
Edinburgh Castle Rock 768x576
Grade 3

Edinburgh Castle Rock Walk (900m)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
900m
45 mins
Return
Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery
Grade 3

Dubbo Gully to Upper Mangrove Cemetery Hike (7.2km)

Mangrove Mountain
New South Wales
3 Reviews
7.2km
3 hrs
Return
Budderoo track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 4

Budderoo Track (24km)

Budderoo National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
24km
8 hrs
Return
Raymond Rd to Lawsons Lookout 768x576
Grade 3

Raymond Road to Lawsons Lookout Walk (200m)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
200m
12 mins
Return
Deer Pools
Grade 4

Deer Pools Walk (4km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
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