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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.

Warriwarri Lookout 768x576

Warriwarri Lookout Walk (1.5km)

Green Point
New South Wales
1.5km
45 mins
Return
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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
Daleys Point walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Daleys Point Walking Track (3.2km)

Bouddi National Park
New South Wales
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Angourie walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Angourie Walking Track (10km)

Yuraygir National Park
New South Wales
10km
4 hrs
Return
Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed 768x576

Lane Cove Weir to Boat Shed Walk (1.3km)

Lane Cove National Park
New South Wales
1.3km
45 mins
Return
Time Walk

Time Walk (2km)

Windjana Gorge National Park
Western Australia
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Devils Hole lookout walk and picnic area Trail Hiking Australia

Devils Hole Lookout Walk & Picnic Area Walk (300m)

Barrington Tops National Park
New South Wales
300m
15 mins
Return
Delaneys Falls 768x1365

Delaneys Falls Walk (400 m)

Preston
Tasmania
400m
20 mins
Return
Wellington Falls 768x403

Wellington Falls Hike (12.2km)

Mount Wellington
Tasmania
12.2km
5 hrs
Return
Yanina Walk

Yanina Walk (3.2km)

Green Point
New South Wales
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Summits walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Summits Walking Track (2.1km)

Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
New South Wales
2.1km
1 hr
Return
Mount Amos 768x403

Mount Amos Walk (4km)

Freycinet National Park
Tasmania
4km
2 hrs
Return
Little Forest walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Little Forest Walking Track (1.5km)

Morton National Park
New South Wales
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Square Head track 1 Trail Hiking Australia

Square Head Track 1 Walk (800m)

Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve
New South Wales
800m
40 mins
Return
Henry Head Walk 768x576

Henry Head Walk (4.2km)

La Perouse
New South Wales
4.2km
1.5 hrs
Return
Mathinna Falls 768x512

Mathinna Falls Walk (800 m)

Mathinna Falls Forest Reserve
Tasmania
800m
40 mins
Return
Euglah Rock walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Euglah Rock Walking Track (650m)

Mount Kaputar National Park
New South Wales
650m
30 mins
Return
Margate Rivulet Track

Margate Rivulet Track (4.0km)

Margate
Tasmania
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
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Mount Burrowa Hike (24km)

Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park
Victoria
24km
9-10 hrs
Return
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