{"hide_search_input":false,"hide_near_input":false,"show":"","filters_pos":"","input_size":"","bar_flex_wrap":"","bar_flex_wrap_md":"","bar_flex_wrap_lg":"","input_border":"","input_border_opacity":"","input_rounded_size":"","btn_bg":"","btn_rounded_size":"","btn_rounded_size_md":"","btn_rounded_size_lg":"","bg":"","mt":"","mr":"","mb":"3","ml":"","pt":"","pr":"","pb":"","pl":"","border":"","rounded":"","rounded_size":"","rounded_size_md":"","rounded_size_lg":"","shadow":"","css_class":""}

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.

Diversity Boardwalk 768x403

Diversity Boardwalk (1.2km)

Cape Hillsborough National Park
Queensland
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Founders Way 768x576

Founders Way Walk (3km)

Garigal National Park
New South Wales
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Poimena Reserve

Poimena Reserve Walk (3.0km)

Austins Ferry
Tasmania
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Mount Howitt 768x403

Mount Howitt Hike (14km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
14km
5 hrs
Return
Carrington Park to BurraBarroo Lookout 768x576

Carrington Park to Burrabarroo Lookout Walk (600m)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
600m
30 mins
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
Whale Rock 768x576

Whale Rock Walk (500m)

Lane Cove National Park
New South Wales
500m
25 mins
Return
Deep Creek Waterfall from Tent Rock Road 768x576

Deep Creek Waterfall from Tent Rock Road Walk (4km)

Deep Creek National Park
South Australia
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Binna Burra Rainforest 768x325

Binna Burra Rainforest Circuit Walk (1.2km)

Lamington National Park
Queensland
1.2km
45 mins
Return
Split Rock Falls scaled 768x403

Split Rock Falls Hike (6km)

Quamby Bluff
Tasmania
6km
3 hrs
Return
Red Rock Gorge Lookout 768x403

Red Rock Gorge Lookout Walk (500m)

Sundown National Park
Queensland
500m
25 mins
Return
Waratah walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Waratah Walking Track (10km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
10km
3 hrs
Return
Snake Lagoon Hike 768x576

Snake Lagoon Walk (4.2km)

Flinders Chase National Park
South Australia
4.2km
1.5 hrs
Return
Pencil Pine Falls 768x512

Pencil Pine Falls Walk (250 m)

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Tasmania
250m
12 mins
Return
Monkey Face Cliff Walk 768x576

Monkey Face Cliff Walk (400m)

Watagans National Park
New South Wales
400m
20 mins
Return
Five Islands walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Five Islands Walking Track (2.4km)

Saltwater National Park
New South Wales
2.4km
1 hr
Return
Warriwarri Lookout 768x576

Warriwarri Lookout Walk (1.5km)

Green Point
New South Wales
1.5km
45 mins
Return
GASP Elwick Bay 768x576

Elwick Bay Walk (3.2km)

Montrose Foreshore Comm Park
Tasmania
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
First Falls and Moroka Gorge

First Falls & Moroka Gorge Hike (13.3km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
13.3km
6 hrs
Return
Showing Return 561-580 of 1387

Start your outdoor adventure here

Find a hike
Trail Hiking Australia Logo
Join my mailing list

Trail Hiking Australia is the go-to website for finding your next hike, bushwalk or trail run. It's a site filled with tips and advice to help you get out in nature and return safely. Develop new skills, learn how to prepare for your next hike and remain safe while navigating the trail. Find out more about hiking gear, read the latest blog posts, trip reports and gear reviews, and download my helpful PDF hiking guides. Become an active member of this fun, rewarding and adventurous community.

Tips and advice

Preparing to hike

Health & hygeine

Hike safety

Hiking skills

Navigation

Food for the trail

Tips and hacks

Get involved

Make a donation

Submit a hike

Submit a trip report

Ways to offer support

Work with me

Join my mailing list

About

Darren Edwards

Trail Hiking Australia

In the media

Bushwalking blog

Online route planner

Review me on Google

Can you support me?

I've built this site as a free community service as I'm passionate about the outdoors and getting people out into nature, safely and with confidence. This is a hobby and not a business so I don't have the the financial backing that companies do, so any financial support you can offer is really appreciated.

Donate here

© Copyright 2013-2024 | Darren Edwards | All Rights Reserved | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Donation Policy | Disclaimer | 0408 006 430

Trail Hiking Australia is a not-for-profit community service initiative. Ads on this site contain affiliate links to help me fund hosting and development.

Leave No Trace
World Trails Network