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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.

Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk 768x576

Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk (3.2km)

Belmont South
New South Wales
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Strzelecki Peaks Flinders Island Trail Hiking Australia 768x325

Strzelecki Peaks Flinders Island Hike (6.2km)

Strzelecki National Park
Tasmania
6.2km
3 hrs
Return
Jack Evans walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Jack Evans Walking Track (2.6km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Nukan Kungun Hike Salt Creek to 42 Mile Crossing 768x448

Nukan Kungun Hike – Salt Creek to 42 Mile Crossing Hike (25km)

Coorong National Park
South Australia
25km
2 days
Return
Mount Imlay Summit walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Mount Imlay Summit Walking Track (6km)

Mount Imlay National Park
New South Wales
6km
3.5 hrs
Return
Wattamolla picnic area to Wattamolla Dam

Wattamolla Picnic Area to Wattamolla Dam Walk (1.7km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
1.7km
45 mins
Return
Headland walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Headland Walking Track (700m)

Saltwater National Park
New South Wales
700m
35 mins
Return
Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk 768x325

Dhurrawarri Buranya Walk (4km)

Googong Foreshores
Australian Capital Territory
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Gap Beach walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Gap Beach Walking Track (6km)

Hat Head National Park
New South Wales
6km
3.5 hrs
Return
Mavista Falls 768x403

Mavista Falls Walk (3km)

Waterfall Creek State Reserve
Tasmania
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Bakers Cottage 768x576

Baker’s Cottage Walk (1.5km)

Lane Cove National Park
New South Wales
1.5km
45 mins
Return
The Fortress 768x403

The Fortress Walk (6.5km)

Grampians National Park
Victoria
6.5km
3 hrs
Return
Severs Beach 768x576

Severs Beach Walk (3.2km)

Beowa (Ben Boyd) National Park
New South Wales
3.2km
1 hr
Return
Mount Ngungun Summit Track 768x432

Mount Ngungun Summit Track (2.8km)

Glass House Mountains National Park
Queensland
2.8km
1.5 hrs
Return
Grove Creek Falls walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Grove Creek Falls Walking Track (6km)

Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
New South Wales
6km
3 hrs
Return
Fern Tree to The Springs Loop 768x403

Fern Tree to the Springs Loop Walk (3.9km)

Fern Tree
Tasmania
3.9km
1.5 hrs
Return
The Tharwa Sandwash Track 768x325

The Tharwa Sandwash Track (2km)

Tharwa Bridge
Australian Capital Territory
2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Furber Steps Scenic Railway walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Furber Steps-Scenic Railway Walking Track (2.4km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Echo Point to Eastern Skyway Station 1 768x576

Echo Point to Eastern Skyway Station Walk (2.2km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.2km
1.5 hrs
Return
Newmans Nursery Ruins Walk 768x576

Newman’s Nursery Ruins Walk (3km)

Anstey Hill Recreation Park
South Australia
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
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