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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.

McKeowns Valley Lookdown Walk 768x576

McKeowns Valley Lookdown Walk (2.2km)

Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve
New South Wales
2.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Mares Forest Creek walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Mares Forest Creek Walking Track (3.2km)

Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve
New South Wales
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Mount Wood Summit walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Mount Wood Summit Walking Track (3km)

Sturt National Park
New South Wales
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Castle Rocks walk Trail Hiking Australia

Castle Rocks Walk (8.5km)

Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
New South Wales
8.5km
3.5 hrs
Return
Strickland House and Milk Beach 768x576

Strickland House & Milk Beach Walk (700m)

Vaucluse
New South Wales
700m
35 mins
Return
Caves Beach Caves Walk 768x576

Caves Beach Caves Walk (900m)

Caves Beach
New South Wales
900m
45 mins
Return
Bungaroo Track 768x576

Bungaroo Track (3.6km)

Garigal National Park
New South Wales
3.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Scotts Hut 768x576

Scotts Hut Walk (3.6km)

Bournda National Park
New South Wales
3.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Norah Head Lighthouse walk 768x576

Norah Head Lighthouse Walk (800m)

Norah Head
New South Wales
800m
40 mins
Return
Pool of Siloam 768x576

Pool of Siloam Walk (600m)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
600m
30 mins
Return
Three Sisters Walk

Three Sisters Walk via Echo Point (1.5km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
1.5km
1 hr
Return
Sandringham Track 768x576

Sandringham Track (2.2km)

Terrigal
New South Wales
2.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Wybung Head

Wybung Head Walk (800m)

Munmorah State Conservation Area
New South Wales
800m
40 mins
Return
Strangler Fig Walk

Strangler Fig Walk (2km)

Katandra Reserve
New South Wales
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Red Cedar Falls walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Red Cedar Falls Walking Track (8km)

Dorrigo National Park
New South Wales
8km
4.5 hrs
Return
Georges Road Rest Area to 125r Lookout 768x576

Georges Road Rest Area to 125R Lookout Walk (4.4km)

Watagans National Park
New South Wales
4.4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Illawarra lookout walking track Trail Hiking Australia 1

Illawarra Lookout Walking Track (2km)

Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
New South Wales
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Murrumbooee Cascades walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Murrumbooee Cascades Walking Track (6km)

Gibraltar Range National Park
New South Wales
6km
3 hrs
Return
Euroka to Red Hands Cave 768x576

Euroka to Red Hands Cave Walk (8.5km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
8.5km
4.5 hrs
Return
Three Views Walking Track 768x326

Three Views Walking Track (9km)

Morton National Park
New South Wales
9km
3.5 hrs
Return
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