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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.

Gum Grove Trail

Gum Grove Trail Walk (1.5km)

Mount Augustus National Park
Western Australia
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Samphire Cove Trail

Samphire Cove Trail Walk (1.5km)

Creery Wetlands
Western Australia
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Mt Magog

Mount Magog Hike (7km)

Stirling Range National Park
Western Australia
7km
4 hrs
Return
Bluff Knoll Stirling Range National Park

Bluff Knoll Summit Hike (6.5km)

Stirling Range National Park
Western Australia
6.5km
3-4 hrs
Return
Mt Toolbrunup

Mount Toolbrunup Walk (4km)

Stirling Range National Park
Western Australia
4km
3.5 hrs
Return
Blue Wren Ramble Trail

Blue Wren Ramble Trail Walk (2.8km)

Ellis Brook Valley Reserve
Western Australia
2.8km
1.45 hrs
Return
Hill Springs

Hill Springs Walk (500m)

Cape Arid National Park
Western Australia
500m
25 mins
Return
Yeagarup Sand Dunes Walk

Yeagarup Sand Dunes Walk (3km)

D'Entrecasteaux National Park
Western Australia
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Handrail Pool

Handrail Pool Walk (1.5km)

Weano Gorge
Western Australia
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Bibbulmun Track Day Walk

Bibbulmun Track Day Walk (12.4km)

Beelu National Park
Western Australia
12.4km
4 hrs
Return
Wansbrough Walk 768x403

Wansbrough Walk (4km)

Porongurup National Park
Western Australia
4km
2 hrs
Return
Bells Rapids River Walk

Bells Rapids River Walk (2.5km)

Swan Valley
Western Australia
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Drapers Gorge Trail

Drapers Gorge Trail Walk (1.6km)

Kennedy Range National Park
Western Australia
1.6km
45 mins
Return
Oxers Lookout

Oxers Lookout Walk (500m)

Karijini National Park
Western Australia
500m
25 mins
Return
Mt Nameless

Mount Nameless Walk (4.5km)

Tom Price
Western Australia
4.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
Knox Gorge Lookout

Knox Gorge Lookout Walk (200m)

Karijini National Park
Western Australia
200m
12 mins
Return
Z Bend River Trail

Z Bend River Trail Walk (2.6km)

Kalbarri National Park
Western Australia
2.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Talyuberlup Walk Trail

Talyuberlup Trail Walk (2.6km)

Stirling Range National Park
Western Australia
2.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Breakers Trail

Breakers Trail Walk (1.4km)

Hyden
Western Australia
1.4km
45 mins
Return
Lesueur Walk Trail

Lesueur Trail Walk (8km)

Lesueur National Park
Western Australia
8km
3.5 hrs
Return
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