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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.

Wilsons Promontory Refuge Cove

Wilsons Prom: Refuge Cove Hike (34.5km)

Wilsons Promontory National Park
Victoria
34.5km
2-3 days
Return
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Mount Ned Overlook Walk (4.5km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
4.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
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Big Rock – Rockwell Road Walk (3.2km)

You Yangs Regional Park
Victoria
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Wilsons Promontory Sealers Cove

Wilsons Prom: Sealers Cove Hike (19.5km)

Wilsons Promontory National Park
Victoria
19.5km
1-2 days
Return
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Lake Tali Karng: Tamboritha Road & Mount Margaret Hike (42km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
42km
3 days
Return
Mt Timbertop Summit

Mount Timbertop Summit Walk (5.5km)

Howqua Hills Historic Area
Victoria
5.5km
2.5 hrs
Return
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Lake Tali Karng: McFarlane Saddle & Wellington Plains Hike (24km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
24km
2 days
Return
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Mount Baw Baw to Mushroom Rocks Hike (30km)

Baw Baw National Park
Victoria
30km
2 days
Return
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Mushroom Rocks Walk (4.25km)

Baw Baw National Park
Victoria
4.25km
1.5 hrs
Return
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Mount St Gwinear to Mount Whitelaw Hike (25.2km)

Baw Baw National Park
Victoria
25.2km
9 hrs
Return
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Mount Juliet Hike (8.7km)

Yarra Ranges National Park
Victoria
8.7km
4 hrs
Return
2

Mount Feathertop: North West Spur Hike (22.2km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
22.2km
2 days
Return
derrick hut

Derrick Hut Hike (8.1km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
8.1km
3.5 hrs
Return
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Delatite River Trail Walk (22km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
22km
8 hrs
Return
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Ada Tree Rainforest Walk (3km)

Yarra State Forest
Victoria
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Mount Buller to Mount Stirling

Mount Buller to Mount Stirling Hike (17km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
17km
6 hrs
Return
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Hawthorn to Kew Rail Trail Walk (1km)

L.E. Bray Reserve
Victoria
1km
30 mins
Return
3

Mount Feathertop: Bon Accord Spur Hike (45.7km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
45.7km
2-3 days
Return
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Mount Howitt Hike (14km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
14km
5 hrs
Return
First Falls and Moroka Gorge

First Falls & Moroka Gorge Hike (13.3km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
13.3km
6 hrs
Return
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