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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.

Mount Meharry Summit Walk

Mount Meharry Summit Walk (16km)

Karijini National Park
Western Australia
16km
6 hrs
Return
The Window Purnululu National Park

The Window Walk (5km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
5km
2 hrs
Return
Piccaninny Gorge

Piccaninny Gorge Hike (40km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
40km
2-3 days
Return
Kungkalanayi Lookout

Kungkalanayi Lookout Trail Walk (1km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
1km
30 mins
Return
Whip Snake Gorge

Whip Snake Gorge Hike (10km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
10km
3 hrs
Return
Northern Escarpment Trail

Northern Escarpment Trail Walk (7.5km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
7.5km
2.5 hrs
Return
Homestead Valley Trail

Homestead Valley Trail Walk (4.5km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
4.5km
2 hrs
Return
Mini Palms Gorge Trail

Mini Palms Gorge Trail Walk (4.5km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
4.5km
2 hrs
Return
Echidna Chasm Trail

Echidna Chasm Trail Walk (2km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
2km
1 hr
Return
The Domes Walk

The Domes Walk (1.5km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
1.5km
1 hr
Return
Piccaninny Creek Lookout

Piccaninny Creek Lookout Walk (3km)

Purnululu National Park
Western Australia
3km
1.5 hrs
Return
East Mt Barren

East Mt Barren Walk (3km)

Fitzgerald River National Park
Western Australia
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Z Bend Lookout

Z Bend Lookout Walk (1.2km)

Kalbarri National Park
Western Australia
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Great Forest Trees Walk

Great Forest Trees Walk (8km)

Shannon National Park
Western Australia
8km
3.5 hrs
Return
Syds Rapids Aboriginal Heritage Trail 768x325

Syd’s Rapids & Aboriginal Heritage Trail Walk (6.4km)

Walyunga National Park
Western Australia
6.4km
2 hrs
Return
Gloucester Tree to Cascades Walk

Gloucester Tree to Cascades Walk (12km)

Gloucester National Park
Western Australia
12km
3 hrs
Return
Warren Lookout

Warren Lookout Walk (2.4km)

Warren National Park
Western Australia
2.4km
1.25 hrs
Return
Sepulcralis Hill 768x325

Sepulcralis Hill Walk (600m)

East Fitzgerald National Park
Western Australia
600m
30 mins
Return
Luke Pen Walk

Luke Pen Walk (14.4km)

Elbow Island
Western Australia
14.4km
4 hrs
Return
Mt Maxwell

Mount Maxwell Walk (200m)

Fitzgerald River National Park
Western Australia
200m
12 mins
Return
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