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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Mount Brogden Walking Track 768x412
Grade 4

Mount Brogden Walking Track (4.5km)

Cocoparra National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
4.5km
2-3 hrs
Return
Davies Reserve to the Salt Pan Creek Footbridge 768x576
Grade 1

Davies Reserve to Salt Pan Creek Footbridge Walk (1km)

Cutting Reserve
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1km
45 mins
Return
Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew 768x576
Grade 3

Taronga Zoo to Camp Curlew Walk (900m)

Sydney Harbour National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
900m
45 mins
Return
Rainforest walk Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 4

Rainforest Walk (800m)

Coramba Nature Reserve
New South Wales
3 Reviews
800m
40 mins
Return
Lapstone Lookout
Grade 4

Lapstone Lookout Walk (800m)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
800m
40 mins
Return
Charlotte Pass to Village Dam 768x576
Grade 3

Charlotte Pass to Village Dam Walk (800m)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
800m
40 mins
Return
West Head Lookout Track 768x576
Grade 3

West Head Lookout Track (1.9km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1.9km
45 mins
Return
Braeside Walk 768x576
Grade 4

Braeside Walk (2.5km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Barrenjoey Headland Walk
Grade 4

Barrenjoey Headland Walk (2.3km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2.3km
1.5 hrs
Return
Summit Trail Charlotte Pass to Seamans Hut 768x576
Grade 4

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

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
12km
4.5 hrs
Return
Wrights lookout walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 4

Wrights Lookout Walking Track (3.4km)

New England National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.4km
1.25 hrs
Return
Tarpeian Rock 768x576
Grade 2

Tarpeian Rock Walk (400m)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
400m
20 mins
Return
Karloo walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 3

Karloo Walking Track (10km)

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

Blue Pool to Glenbrook Sandbar Walk (2.5km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Bungoona Path
Grade 1

Bungoona Path Walk (900m)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
900m
45 mins
Return
Garie Beach to North Era Beach 768x576
Grade 3

Garie Beach: North Era Beach Walk (3.2km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Martins Lookout to Glenbrook Creek
Grade 4

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

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Tooths walking track to Bundanoon Creek Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 5

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

Morton National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Davidson Track 768x576
Grade 4

Davidson Track (2km)

Garigal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Crosslands to Berowra Creek Lookout 768x512
Grade 1

Crosslands to Berowra Creek Lookout Walk (1km)

Crosslands Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1km
45 mins
Return
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