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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.

Hopetoun Falls walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Hopetoun Falls Walking Track (3.5km)

Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
New South Wales
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
Galgabba Point Walk 768x576

Galgabba Point Walk (3.2km)

Swansea
New South Wales
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Return
Independence Trail American River 768x576

Independence Trail – American River Walk (3.6km)

Kangaroo Island
South Australia
3.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Bombala walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Bombala Walking Track (1km)

Glenrock State Conservation Area
New South Wales
1km
45 mins
Return
Glory Farm walk Trail Hiking Australia

Glory Farm Walk (2.6km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
2.6km
1.5 hrs
Return
Lesueur Walk Trail

Lesueur Trail Walk (8km)

Lesueur National Park
Western Australia
8km
3.5 hrs
Return
Lockleys Pylon walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Lockleys Pylon Walking Track (7km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
7km
3 hrs
Return
Jewfish walk Trail Hiking Australia

Jewfish Walk (600m)

Nadgee Nature Reserve
New South Wales
600m
30 mins
Return
The Fourways 768x1152

The Fourways Hike (12km)

Vale of Belvoir Conservation Area
Tasmania
12km
5 hrs
Return
Govetts Creek Lookout 768x576

Govetts Creek Lookout Walk (2.9km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
2.9km
1.45 hrs
Return
Mount Grenfell art site walk Trail Hiking Australia

Mount Grenfell Art Site Walk (3km)

Mount Grenfell Historic Site
New South Wales
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Pheasants Peak walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Pheasants Peak Walking Track (4km)

South East Forests National Park
New South Wales
4km
2 hrs
Return
Taroona Foreshore Track

Taroona Foreshore Track (3.0km)

Taroona
Tasmania
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Perrys lookdown to Blue Gum Forest walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Perrys Lookdown to Blue Gum Forest Walking Track (4km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
4km
2 hrs
Return
Bishop and Clerk Trail Hiking Australia 768x325

Bishop & Clerk Hike (14.5km)

Maria Island National Park
Tasmania
14.5km
5 hrs
Return
Govetts Leap descent Trail Hiking Australia

Govetts Leap Descent Walk (1.8km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
1.8km
45 mins
Return
Duffys Track and Slade Lookout 1 768x576

Duffy’s Track & Slade Lookout Walk (2.5km)

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
New South Wales
2.5km
1.25 hrs
Return
Lower Chasm Falls 768x403

Lower Chasm Falls Hike (7.2km)

Meander Forest Reserve
Tasmania
7.2km
3.5 hrs
Return
Duck Reach and Kings Bridge Trail Hiking Australia 768x325

Duck Reach & Kings Bridge Hike (6.7km)

Cataract Gorge Reserve
Tasmania
6.7km
2.5 hrs
Return
Box Head Track 768x576

Hawke Head Drive to Box Head Walk (3.1km)

Bouddi National Park
New South Wales
3.1km
1.25 hrs
Return
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