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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.

Lillians Glen

Lillian’s Glen Walk (1.6km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1.6km
45 mins
Return
Woolpack Rocks Trail Hiking Australia

Woolpack Rocks Hike (8km)

Cathedral Rock National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
8km
4 hrs
Return
Rainbow Lake Trail 1 768x576

Rainbow Lake Trail Walk (2.5km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Elvina Track Walk 1 768x576

Elvina Walking Track (4.8km)

Ku-Ring-Gai Chase
New South Wales
3 Reviews
4.8km
1.5 hrs
Return
Charlotte Pass to Mt Stilwell return 1

Charlotte Pass to Mt Stilwell Walk (3.8km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.8km
1.5 hrs
Return
Farnell Road to Explorers Tree 1

Farnell Road to Explorers Tree Walk (4km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Clarinda Falls from Faulconbridge 1

Clarinda Falls from Faulconbridge Walk (3.5km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
East Rim and Wildflower walking tracks Trail Hiking Australia

East Rim & Wildflower Walking Tracks Hike (6.7km)

Morton National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
6.7km
2.5 hrs
Return
Little Bald Rock walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Little Bald Rock Walking Track (6.5km)

Bald Rock National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
6.5km
2.5 hrs
Return
Potaroo Falls walk Trail Hiking Australia

Potaroo Falls Walk (900m)

Tapin Tops National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
900m
45 mins
Return
Forresters Beach to Crackneck Beach 768x576

Forresters Beach to Crackneck Beach Walk (5.8km)

Wyrrabalong National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
5.8km
3.5 hrs
Return
Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed 768x576

Lane Cove Tourist Park to Boat Shed Walk (3.4km)

Macquarie Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.4km
1.25 hrs
Return
Along Narrow Neck to Taros Ladder 768x576

Along Narrow Neck to Taro’s Ladder Hike (20km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
20km
7 hrs
Return
Summit walk Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko Summit Trail

Charlotte Pass to Mount Kosciuszko Summit Trail Walk (18.5km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
18.5km
6 hrs
Return
Manly Dam Nature Trail 768x576

Manly Dam Nature Trail Walk (3.2km)

Manly-Warringah War Memorial Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Timber Getters Track 768x576

Timber Getters Track (1.8km)

Garigal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1.8km
45 mins
Return
Mermaid lookout track Trail Hiking Australia

Mermaid Lookout Track (1.4km)

Crowdy Bay National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1.4km
45 mins
Return
Hyams Beach trail Trail Hiking Australia

Hyams Beach Trail Walk (2km)

Jervis Bay National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Tunnel View Lookout 768x576

Tunnel View Lookout Walk (500m)

Glenbrook
New South Wales
3 Reviews
500m
25 mins
Return
Hopetoun Falls walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Hopetoun Falls Walking Track (3.5km)

Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
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