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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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Wilhelmina Falls Hike (6.3km)

Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
Victoria
3 Reviews
6.3km
3 hrs
Return
East Walk - Mine Camp

East Walk – Mine Camp Hike (13km)

Lerderderg State Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
13km
4 hrs
Return
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Mount Mcleod Hike (16.2km)

Mount Buffalo National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
16.2km
7 hrs
Return
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Bluff Creek Nature Trail Walk (4km)

Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
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The Balconies Walk (2.2km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
2.2km
1 hr
Return
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The Fortress from Harrops Track (11km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
11km
4 hrs
Return
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Victoria Arch Hike (12km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
12km
6 hrs
Return
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Hinces Creek & Hinces Saddle Hike (13.7km)

Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
13.7km
7 hrs
Return
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Campbells & Ross Lookouts Hike (7.5km)

Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
7.5km
3 hrs
Return
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Point Hicks Lightstation Walk (4km)

Croajingolong National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
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The Chimney Pots Walk (3.7km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
3.7km
2 hrs
Return
Little and Cathedral Peaks

Cathedral Range: Little & Cathedral Peaks Hike (8.7km)

Cathedral Range State Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
8.7km
4 hrs
Return
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Lake Tali Karng: Hidden Lake Circuit Hike (31km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
1 Review
31km
2 days
Return
Grahams Dam

Lerderderg Gorge Walk to Grahams Dam (3.5km)

Lerderderg State Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
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Glasgow Track (2.1km)

Mount Dandenong
Victoria
3 Reviews
2.1km
1 hr
Return
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Mount Sturgeon Hike (6.4km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
6.4km
3 hrs
Return
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Pine Mountain & Rocky Knob Hike (10km)

Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
10km
5 hrs
Return
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Corral Peak & Mahomet’s Tomb Walk (3km)

Mount Buffalo National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
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The Pinnacle Walking Track (11km)

Lake Eildon National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
11km
4 hrs
Return
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Mount Tabletop Hike (10km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
3 Reviews
10km
4 hrs
Return
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