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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: Bungalow Spur Hike (22km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
22km
8 hrs
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Lake Tali Karng: Wellington River & Clive Lanigan Track (37km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
37km
2 days
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Mount Burrowa & the Pimple Hike (16.3km)

Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
Victoria
16.3km
7 hrs
Return
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Mount Stradbroke Track (11km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
11km
6 hrs
Return
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Mount Feathertop: Diamantina Spur Hike (13.9km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
13.9km
6 hrs
Return
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