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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.

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Mount Juliet Hike (8.7km)

Yarra Ranges National Park
Victoria
8.7km
4 hrs
Return
City to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Loop 768x576

City to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Loop Hike (6.7km)

Hobart
Tasmania
6.7km
2.5 hrs
Return
Strickland Falls 768x576

Strickland Falls Walk (1.7km)

Strickland State Forest
New South Wales
1.7km
45 mins
Return
The Springs to Pinnacle Loop

The Springs to Pinnacle Loop Hike (8.2km)

Wellington Park
Tasmania
8.2km
4 hrs
Return
Coalmine Beach Heritage Trail

Coalmine Beach Heritage Trail Walk (6km)

Walpole
Western Australia
6km
2.25 hrs
Return
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Challenger Track (3km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
America Bay walking track Trail Hiking Australia

America Bay Walking Track (1.8km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
1.8km
45 mins
Return
Belmore Falls walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Belmore Falls Walking Track (1.8km)

Morton National Park
New South Wales
1.8km
45 mins
Return
Mount Nangar walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Mount Nangar Walking Track (6km)

Nangar National Park
New South Wales
6km
3.5 hrs
Return
Cascades Track return from St Ives

Cascades Track Return from St Ives Walk (3.5km)

Garigal National Park
New South Wales
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
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Rotary Walk (3.5km)

Centenary Lakes Park
Queensland
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
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Seymour Pond Walk (900m)

Katandra Reserve
New South Wales
900m
45 mins
Return
Camel Trail

Camel Trail Walk (8km)

Chichester Ranges
Western Australia
8km
3.5 hrs
Return
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Admirals Arch Walk (800m)

Flinders Chase National Park
South Australia
800m
40 mins
Return
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Six Foot Track Half Hike (35km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
35km
3 days
Return
Pyramid Shaped Rock 768x576

Pyramid Shaped Rock Walk (4.2km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
4.2km
1.5 hrs
Return
Cathedral Rock Track 768x325

Cathedral Rock Walking Track (8.5km)

Wellington Park
Tasmania
8.5km
4 hrs
Return
Yondeo trail Trail Hiking Australia

Yondeo Trail Walk (2.5km)

Wallarah National Park
New South Wales
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Mt Frankland Summit Trail

Mount Frankland Summit Trail Walk (1.2km)

Walpole
Western Australia
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Currie Rd Track 768x576

Currie Road Track (4.5km)

Garigal National Park
New South Wales
4.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
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