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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.

Ranford Pool Walk Trail 768x325

Ranford Pool Trail Walk (4km)

Boddington
Western Australia
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Bald Head Walk Trail

Bald Head Walk Trail (12.5km)

Torndirrup National Park
Western Australia
12.5km
6 hrs
Return
Jarrambayah Trail

Jarrambayah Trail Walk (4.4km)

Geikie Gorge National Park
Western Australia
4.4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Cossack Heritage Trail 768x326

Cossack Heritage Trail Walk (5km)

Pilbara
Western Australia
5km
1.75 hrs
Return
Tagon Coastal Trail

Tagon Coastal Trail Walk (14km)

Cape Arid National Park
Western Australia
14km
4 hrs
Return
Kangaroo Paw Walk

Kangaroo Paw Walk (2.4km)

Racecourse Flora Reserve
Western Australia
2.4km
1.25 hrs
Return
Shannon Dam Walk Trail 768x403

Shannon Dam Trail Walk (3.5km)

Shannon National Park
Western Australia
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
Mt Trio 768x325

Mount Trio Walk (3.5km)

Stirling Range National Park
Western Australia
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
The Heritage Walk Trail

The Heritage Walk Trail (1.2km)

Pinjarra
Western Australia
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Time Walk

Time Walk (2km)

Windjana Gorge National Park
Western Australia
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Lake Preston

Lake Preston Walk (2km)

Yalgorup National Park
Western Australia
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Cape Le Grand National Park

Frenchman Peak Trail (3km)

Cape Le Grand National Park
Western Australia
3km
2 hrs
Return
Eagle View Trail 768x325

Eagle View Trail Walk (600m)

Ellis Brook Valley Reserve
Western Australia
600m
30 mins
Return
Mt Hassell

Mount Hassell Walk (3km)

Stirling Range National Park
Western Australia
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Dolly Beach

Dolly Beach Walk (2km)

Christmas Island
Western Australia
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Kittys Gorge 768x325

Kitty’s Gorge Hike (16.5km)

Serpentine National Park
Western Australia
16.5km
5 hrs
Return
Jabitj Trail

Jabitj Trail Walk (12km)

Wellington National Park
Western Australia
12km
3 hrs
Return
Corella Trail

Corella Trail Walk (2km)

Goolinee - Cattle Pool
Western Australia
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Mount Augustus Summit

Mount Augustus Summit Trail Walk (12km)

Mount Augustus National Park
Western Australia
12km
4-5 hrs
Return
Mt Brown Walk Trail

Mount Brown Trail Walk (2km)

Beeliar Regional Park
Western Australia
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
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