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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.

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Mount Feathertop: Bon Accord Spur Hike (45.7km)

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

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

First Falls & Moroka Gorge Hike (13.3km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
13.3km
6 hrs
Return
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Mount Burrowa Hike (24km)

Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
24km
9-10 hrs
Return
Hotham to Dinner Plain Trail

Hotham to Dinner Plain Trail Walk (22.5km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
22.5km
8 hrs
Return
mt loch

Mount Loch Hike (6.9km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
6.9km
2.5 hrs
Return
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Mollison Galleries Hike (14.8km)

Mount Buffalo National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
14.8km
6 hrs
Return
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Tombstone Overlook Walk (2.75km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
2.75km
1.5 hrs
Return
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Mount Thackeray Hike (2.5km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
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Richard’s Tramline Hike (22.6km)

Warburton
Victoria
3 Reviews
22.6km
8 hrs
Return
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Mount Bishop Wilsons Prom Hike (7km)

Wilsons Promontory National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
7km
2.5 hrs
Return
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Mount Everard Hike (9.7km)

Croajingolong National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
9.7km
3.5 hrs
Return
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Beehive Falls Walk (2.9km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
2.9km
1.45 hrs
Return
6

Mount Feathertop: The Razorback Hike (22km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
22km
7 hrs
Return
7

Mount Feathertop: Champion Spur Hike (26.4km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
26.4km
2 days
Return
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Brandy Creek Mine to Cobungra River Hike (7km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
7km
3 hrs
Return
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Mount Stapylton Walk (4km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
4km
2 hrs
Return
flinders peak

Flinders Peak Walk (3.0km)

You Yangs Regional Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
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Nojee Trestle Bridge Walk (5.3km)

Yarra State Forest
Victoria
3 Reviews
5.3km
1.75 hrs
Return
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Wilhelmina Falls Hike (6.3km)

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
Victoria
3 Reviews
6.3km
3 hrs
Return
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