Return hikes and walks in Australia

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 Australia here.

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Sheedys Link
Grade 2

Sheedys Link (2km)

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Australian Capital Territory
No Reviews
2km
30 mins
Return
Ginninderry to Shepherd's Lookout
Grade 3

Ginninderry to Shepherd’s Lookout (7.5km)

Uriarra Crossing Recreation Area
Australian Capital Territory
No Reviews
7.5km
4 hrs
Return
Mount McLeod Summit via Big Walk
Grade 4

Mount McLeod Summit via Big Walk (56km)

Mount Buffalo National Park
Victoria
No Reviews
56km
3-4 days
Return
Mount Chambers Summit
Grade 4

Mount Chambers Summit Hike (4.8km)

Wertaloona
South Australia
No Reviews
4.8km
2.5 hrs
Return
Mount Chambers Gorge Traverse
Grade 4

Mount Chambers Gorge Traverse (18km)

Wertaloona
South Australia
No Reviews
18km
7 hrs
Return
Mount Chambers Gorge Hike
Grade 3

Mount Chambers Gorge Hike (3.8km)

Wertaloona
South Australia
No Reviews
3.8km
2 hrs
Return
White Track Bungonia National Park
Grade 4

White Track Bungonia (5.5km)

Bungonia National Park
New South Wales
No Reviews
5.5km
4 hrs
Return
Orange Track Bungonia National Park
Grade 2

Orange Track Bungonia (2.2km)

Bungonia National Park
New South Wales
No Reviews
2.2km
1 hr
Return
Yellow Track Bungonia National Park
Grade 3

Yellow Track Bungonia (4.2km)

Bungonia National Park
New South Wales
No Reviews
4.2km
2 hrs
Return
Burbong Heritage Trail
Grade 3

Burbong Heritage Trail (10km)

Kowen Forest
Australian Capital Territory
No Reviews
10km
3 hrs
Return
Glenburn Heritage Trail
Grade 3

Glenburn Heritage Trail (10km)

Kowen Forest
Australian Capital Territory
No Reviews
10km
3 hrs
Return
Mardugal Billabong walk
Grade 2

Mardugal Billabong Walk (2km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
2km
30 mins
Return
Kubara Pools Walk
Grade 3

Kubara Pools Walk (6km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
6km
3-4 hrs
Return
Twin Falls gorge walk
Grade 4

Twin Falls Gorge Walk (3km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
3km
2 hrs
Return
Twin Falls Plateau Walk
Grade 5

Twin Falls Plateau Walk (6km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
6km
5 hrs
Return
Jim Jim Falls
Grade 4

Jim Jim Falls Walk (2.8km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
2.8km
2-3 hrs
Return
Jarrangbarnmi Walk
Grade 4

Jarrangbarnmi Walk (Koolpin Gorge) (4km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
4km
2 hrs
Return
Budjmi lookout
Grade 3

Budjmi Lookout Walk (1km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
1km
45 mins
Return
Bowali Track
Grade 2

Bowali Track (4km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Barrk Marlam Walk
Grade 5

Barrk Marlam Walk (7km)

Kakadu National Park
Northern Territory
No Reviews
7km
5 hrs
Return
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