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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.

Charlotte Pass to Village Dam 768x576

Charlotte Pass to Village Dam Walk (800m)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
800m
40 mins
Return
West Head Lookout Track 768x576

West Head Lookout Track (1.9km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
1.9km
45 mins
Return
Braeside Walk 768x576

Braeside Walk (2.5km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Barrenjoey Headland Walk

Barrenjoey Headland Walk (2.3km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
2.3km
1.5 hrs
Return
Summit Trail Charlotte Pass to Seamans Hut 768x576

Kosciuszko Summit Trail: Charlotte Pass to Seamans Hut Hike (12km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
12km
4.5 hrs
Return
Wrights lookout walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Wrights Lookout Walking Track (3.4km)

New England National Park
New South Wales
3.4km
1.25 hrs
Return
Tarpeian Rock 768x576

Tarpeian Rock Walk (400m)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
400m
20 mins
Return
Karloo walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Karloo Walking Track (10km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
10km
4 hrs
Return
Blue Pool Track 768x576

Blue Pool to Glenbrook Sandbar Walk (2.5km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Bungoona Path

Bungoona Path Walk (900m)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
900m
45 mins
Return
Garie Beach to North Era Beach 768x576

Garie Beach: North Era Beach Walk (3.2km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Martins Lookout to Glenbrook Creek

Martin’s Lookout to Glenbrook Creek Walk (1.2km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Tooths walking track to Bundanoon Creek Trail Hiking Australia

Tooth’s Walking Track to Bundanoon Creek Walk (3km)

Morton National Park
New South Wales
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Davidson Track 768x576

Davidson Track (2km)

Garigal National Park
New South Wales
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Crosslands to Berowra Creek Lookout 768x512

Crosslands to Berowra Creek Lookout Walk (1km)

Crosslands Park
New South Wales
1km
45 mins
Return
Cockle Creek Lookout Return 768x576

Cockle Creek Lookout Walk (1.1km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
1.1km
45 mins
Return
Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach

Freemans Camping Area to Birdie Beach Walk (1.2km)

Munmorah State Conservation Area
New South Wales
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Vera Falls Track

Vera Falls Track (3.8km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3.8km
1.5 hrs
Return
Kinchela Trig Lookout walk Trail Hiking Australia

Kinchela Trig Lookout Walk (500m)

Hat Head National Park
New South Wales
500m
25 mins
Return
Bangalore Falls walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Bangalore Falls Walking Track (1km)

Bindarri National Park
New South Wales
1km
45 mins
Return
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