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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Manly Dam Nature Trail 768x576
Grade 3

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
Grade 4

Timber Getters Track (1.8km)

Garigal National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1.8km
45 mins
Return
Mermaid lookout track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 2

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
Grade 5

Hyams Beach Trail Walk (2km)

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

Tunnel View Lookout Walk (500m)

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

Hopetoun Falls Walking Track (3.5km)

Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
Galgabba Point Walk 768x576
Grade 3

Galgabba Point Walk (3.2km)

Swansea
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Bombala walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 3

Bombala Walking Track (1km)

Glenrock State Conservation Area
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1km
45 mins
Return
Glory Farm walk Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 3

Glory Farm Walk (2.6km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Lockleys Pylon walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 3

Lockleys Pylon Walking Track (7km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
7km
3 hrs
Return
Jewfish walk Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 2

Jewfish Walk (600m)

Nadgee Nature Reserve
New South Wales
3 Reviews
600m
30 mins
Return
Govetts Creek Lookout 768x576
Grade 3

Govetts Creek Lookout Walk (2.9km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2.9km
1.45 hrs
Return
Mount Grenfell art site walk Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 3

Mount Grenfell Art Site Walk (3km)

Mount Grenfell Historic Site
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Pheasants Peak walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 4

Pheasants Peak Walking Track (4km)

South East Forests National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
4km
2 hrs
Return
Perrys lookdown to Blue Gum Forest walking track Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 4

Perrys Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest Walking Track (4km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
4km
2 hrs
Return
Govetts Leap descent Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 4

Govetts Leap Descent Walk (1.8km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
1.8km
45 mins
Return
Duffys Track and Slade Lookout 1 768x576
Grade 3

Duffy’s Track & Slade Lookout Walk (2.5km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Box Head Track 768x576
Grade 3

Hawke Head Drive to Box Head Walk (3.1km)

Bouddi National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.1km
1.25 hrs
Return
Old Geehi Hut tour 768x576
Grade 4

Old Geehi Hut Tour Walk (5.5km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
5.5km
3 hrs
Return
Forest walking track Gibraltar National Park Trail Hiking Australia
Grade 3

Forest Walking Track – Gibraltar Walk (3.5km)

Gibraltar Range National Park
New South Wales
3 Reviews
3.5km
1.5 hrs
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