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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.

Myrtle Gully Falls 768x512

Myrtle Gully Falls Walk (2km)

Hobart
Tasmania
2km
1.25 hrs
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Gordon Reserve to Golf Links Lookout 768x576

Gordon Reserve to Golf Links Lookout Walk (1.4km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
1.4km
45 mins
Return
Lilydale Falls 768x403

Lilydale Falls Walk (400 m)

Lilydale
Tasmania
400m
20 mins
Return
Mount Portal Lookout 768x576

Mount Portal Lookout Walk (100m)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
100m
10 mins
Return
Oxley Falls 768x432

Oxley Falls Hike (8km)

Mersey Forest
Tasmania
8km
3.5 hrs
Return
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Burrawang Walking Track (2km)

Murramarang National Park
New South Wales
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Brandy Flat 768x325

Brandy Flat Hike (11km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
11km
6 hrs
Return
Mount Banks Road cycle route Trail Hiking Australia

Mount Banks Road Cycle Route Hike (10km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
10km
3 hrs
Return
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Mount Baw Baw to Mushroom Rocks Hike (30km)

Baw Baw National Park
Victoria
30km
2 days
Return
Tamar Island 768x403

Tamar Island Walk (4.3km)

Tamar River Conservation Area
Tasmania
4.3km
1.5 hrs
Return
Morans Falls Track 768x513

Morans Falls Track (4.4km)

Lamington National Park
Queensland
4.4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Snow Gums Boardwalk 768x576

Snow Gums Boardwalk (400m)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
400m
20 mins
Return
Fish Cannery Walking Trail 768x403

Fish Cannery Walking Trail (4km)

Kangaroo Island
South Australia
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
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Mushroom Rocks Walk (4.25km)

Baw Baw National Park
Victoria
4.25km
1.5 hrs
Return
11km Circuit northern lookout 768x403

11km Circuit Northern Lookout Walk (4.5km)

Gunderman
New South Wales
4.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
Tharwa Explorer Track 768x325

Tharwa Explorer Track (2.8km)

Tharwa Bridge
Australian Capital Territory
2.8km
1.45 hrs
Return
Kosciuszko walk Thredbo to Kosciuszko lookout 768x576

Kosciuszko: Thredbo to Kosciuszko Lookout Walk (3.8km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
3.8km
1.5 hrs
Return
Fergusson Falls 768x403

Fergusson Falls Walk (1km)

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Tasmania
1km
45 mins
Return
Chowder Bay to Georges Heights Lookout 768x576

Chowder Bay to Georges Heights Lookout Walk (800m)

Sydney Harbour National Park
New South Wales
800m
40 mins
Return
Blowhole Track

Blowhole Track (1.0km)

Blackmans Bay
Tasmania
1km
45 mins
Return
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