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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.

Woodlands Walk Trail 768x325

Woodlands Trail Walk (2.6km)

Yanchep National Park
Western Australia
2.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Carty Reserve

Carty Reserve Walk (1.5km)

Upper Chittering
Western Australia
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Hotham River Foreshore and Lions Weir

Hotham River Foreshore & Lions Weir Walk (2km)

Boddington
Western Australia
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Blowholes Trail

Blowholes Trail Walk (1.6km)

Torndirrup National Park
Western Australia
1.6km
45 mins
Return
Saddle Trail The Pound

Saddle Trail – the Pound Walk (1km)

Mount Augustus National Park
Western Australia
1km
45 mins
Return
Possum Tree Walk

Possum Tree Walk (1.9km)

Racecourse Flora Reserve
Western Australia
1.9km
45 mins
Return
Kepwari Walk Trail

Kepwari Trail Walk (7km)

Woody Lake Nature Reserve
Western Australia
7km
2.5 hrs
Return
Lane Poole Falls Walk Trail 768x403

Lane Poole Falls Trail Walk (5km)

Northcliffe
Western Australia
5km
2 hrs
Return
Peak Head Track

Peak Head Track (4.8km)

Torndirrup National Park
Western Australia
4.8km
1.5 hrs
Return
Castle Rock

Castle Rock Walk (4.4km)

Porongurup National Park
Western Australia
4.4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Lesmurdie Falls 768x325

Lesmurdie Falls Walk (2km)

Lesmurdie Falls National Park
Western Australia
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Coalmine Beach Heritage Trail

Coalmine Beach Heritage Trail Walk (6km)

Walpole
Western Australia
6km
2.25 hrs
Return
Camel Trail

Camel Trail Walk (8km)

Chichester Ranges
Western Australia
8km
3.5 hrs
Return
Mt Frankland Summit Trail

Mount Frankland Summit Trail Walk (1.2km)

Walpole
Western Australia
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Reynoldson Reserve Walk Trail

Reynoldson Reserve Trail Walk (2.4km)

Wongan Hills
Western Australia
2.4km
1.25 hrs
Return
Serpentine Falls Trail

Serpentine Falls Trail Walk (1km)

Serpentine National Park
Western Australia
1km
45 mins
Return
Hancock Gorge 768x325

Hancock Gorge & Kermits Pool Walk (1.5km)

Karijini National Park
Western Australia
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Ooramboo Trail

Ooramboo Trail Walk (500m)

Mount Augustus National Park
Western Australia
500m
25 mins
Return
Wanamalu Trail

Wanamalu Trail Walk (3.6km)

Francois Peron National Park
Western Australia
3.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Kotka Gorge Trail

Kotka Gorge Trail Walk (3km)

Mount Augustus National Park
Western Australia
3km
1.5 hrs
Return
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