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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.

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
Marriotts Falls 768x554

Marriotts Falls Walk (5km)

Tyenna
Tasmania
5km
2 hrs
Return
Red Rocks trig walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Red Rocks Trig Walking Track (1km)

Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve
New South Wales
1km
45 mins
Return
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Brown Lake Conservation Park Walk (250m)

North Stradbroke Island
Queensland
250m
12 mins
Return
Castle Rock Track

Castle Rock Track (5.2km)

Girraween National Park
Queensland
5.2km
3 hrs
Return
Devils Nose and Back Hike 768x576

Devils Nose & Back Walk (5km)

Para Wirra Recreation Park
South Australia
5km
2 hrs
Return
The Junction Track

The Junction Track (5.2km)

Girraween National Park
Queensland
5.2km
2.5 hrs
Return
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Mount St Gwinear Hike (8km)

Baw Baw National Park
Victoria
8km
4 hrs
Return
Bicentennial Track

Bicentennial Track (1.5km)

Derwent Valley
Tasmania
1.5km
45 mins
Return
The Springs to Milles Track Lookout

The Springs to Milles Track Lookout Walk (2.8km)

Wellington Park
Tasmania
2.8km
1.45 hrs
Return
Guthega to Blue Lake via Little Twynam 768x576

Guthega to Blue Lake – Little Twynam Hike (17.4km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
17.4km
8 hrs
Return
Waterfall Bay Walk Trail Hiking Australia 768x325

Waterfall Bay Walk (4.5km)

Tasman National Park
Tasmania
4.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
Mt Bass Winifred Falls 768x576

Mount Bass- Winifred Falls Hike (6.7km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
6.7km
3 hrs
Return
Queen Mary Track 768x512

Queen Mary Track (4km)

Byfield National Park
Queensland
4km
1.5 hrs
Return
Cedar Grove Track 768x512

Cedar Grove Track (2.8km)

Eungella National Park
Queensland
2.8km
1.45 hrs
Return
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