Hike at a Glance
Max elevation: 1499m
Min elevation: 738m
Total Ascent: 1691m
Track grade
Grade 5 (Difficult) - Walks for the Most Experienced: Grade 5 represents the most challenging walking tracks on the AWTGS. These are only recommended for very experienced and fit walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep, and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20 kilometers. These challenging walks demand a high level of fitness and experience to navigate difficult terrain, significant elevation changes, and potentially unformed paths.
Explore safely
Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.
Leave a trip plan
Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.
Planning checklists
Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.
Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Need a rental car to get you to the hike? Find one here.
Accommodation nearby
Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.
Nearby towns: Burnie, Cradle Mountain, Deloraine, Derwent Bridge, Devonport, Dove Lake, Lake St Clair, Launceston, Moina, Mole Creek, Queenstown, Rosebery, Sheffield, Strahan, Tullah, Waratah
Similar walks nearby
Looking for more walks in or near Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park? Try these trails with a similar difficulty grade.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.
11 Reviews on “The Labyrinth Plateau & Geryon North (37km)”
What an amazing hike. I have been in here a few times and it always seems to be wet. Signs of the alpine region I guess. It is evident why they call it the Labyrinth as it is a maze of trails and lakes. What a beautiful area. We didn’t summit Geryon North as the weather made it too risky, so we set up camp and just enjoyed the areas before returning to Pine Valley Hut the next day, ready to explore the Acropolis. It is well worth basing yourself here for a few days to really have a good look around.
where did you camp beyond pine valley hut? Can you camp at labyrinth lookout?
Hi Jordan. I would not recommend camping directly on the Labyrinth Lookout, it’s very limited, and the terrain is incredibly fragile. While camping is permitted within the Labyrinth Plateau, the environment is very sensitive, so visitors are encouraged to stick to well-established sites or use the Pine Valley Hut to avoid damaging the alpine vegetation. Lake Elysia is a popular spot to camp, though keep in mind there are no formal tent pads and the ground is fragile. Others camp around Lake Helios for shelter, but keep in mind that it is also high-alpine and very exposed, so come prepared for serious weather.