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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.

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
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Black Bluff & Paddy’s Lake Hike (13km)

Black Bluff Nature Recreation Area
Tasmania
13km
8-9 hrs
Return
Porcupine Gorge Lookout 768x404

Porcupine Gorge Lookout Walk (200m)

Porcupine Gorge National Park
Queensland
200m
30 mins
Return
Eagle Lookout Walk 768x404

Eagle Lookout Walk (2.8km)

Porcupine Gorge National Park
Queensland
2.8km
1 hr
Return
Walshs Pyramid Walking Track 768x403

Walshs Pyramid Walking Track (6km)

Wooroonooran National Park
Queensland
6km
5-6 hrs
Return
Eighth Gorge 768x403

Eighth Gorge Hike (34km)

Nitmiluk National Park
Northern Territory
34km
2 days
Return
Smitt Rock 768x404

Smitt Rock Hike (24km)

Nitmiluk National Park
Northern Territory
24km
8.5 hrs
Return
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Lily Ponds Hike (21km)

Nitmiluk National Park
Northern Territory
21km
6.5 hrs
Return
Butterfly Gorge 768x403

Butterfly Gorge Hike (12km)

Nitmiluk National Park
Northern Territory
12km
3.5 hrs
Return
Southern Rockhole 768x403

Windolf Walk (10km)

Nitmiluk National Park
Northern Territory
10km
3 hrs
Return
Baruwei Lookout Walk 768x403

Baruwei Lookout Walk (1.8km)

Nitmiluk National Park
Northern Territory
1.8km
1 hr
Return
Natural Bridge Walk 768x403

Natural Bridge Walk (4km)

Budj Bim National Park
Victoria
4km
2 hrs
Return
Mt Ritchie Snow 1 768x403

Mount Ritchie Hike (16km)

Yarra Ranges National Park
Victoria
16km
6 hrs
Return
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Lake Herbert Hike (7.5km)

Mount Farrell Regional Reserve
Tasmania
7.5km
3 hrs
Return
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Mount Farrell Hike (7km)

Mount Farrell Regional Reserve
Tasmania
7km
3 hrs
Return
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Lake Sandra Walk (4.5km)

Mount Murchison Regional Reserve
Tasmania
4.5km
2.5 hrs
Return
Mount Murchison Summit 768x403

Mount Murchison Summit Hike (7.5km)

Mount Murchison Regional Reserve
Tasmania
7.5km
4 hrs
Return
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