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Hattah - Kulkyne National Park
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park lies in typical mallee country with extensive low scrub and open native pine woodland. Superbly adapted birds, animals and vegetation thrive in the poor, sandy soils and searing summers.
The freshwater Hattah Lakes is seasonally filled by creeks connected to the Murray, providing food and shelter for waterbirds and fish. These lakes can remain full for up to ten years without flooding, but flooding generally occurs once every two years.
Camping, walking, bike riding and canoeing are popular here and in the adjoining Murray-Kulkyne Park.
Things to do
Lake Mournpall Camping Area
Lake Hattah Camping Area
Walking in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Bird watching
Stargazing
Camping in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Wildflowers
Wildlife and Nature
This area is well known for its wildlife. Keep an eye out for:
Tours and adventure experiences in parks
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How to get there
Hattah - Kulkyne National Park
When you're there
Need to know
Hattah - Kulkyne National Park
Accessibility
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Safety Alert - Feral Bee Activity
Please be advised that due to the dry conditions we are experiencing an increased number of bee sightings and swams gathering around water sources. Be aware that there may be bees in the camping and day use areas, around toilets, water tanks, the lakes and river.Please use caution. -
Hattah - Kulkyne National Park
Blue Green Algae Bloom Warning For Lakes Hattah, Konardin and Woterap
Lakes Hattah, Konardin and Woterap currently has a blue-green algae (BGA) bloom.The public is warned not to swim in and to avoid any direct contact with blue-green algae affected water.Direct contact with blue-green algae can cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes or itchiness; sore eyes ears and nose or if swallowed gastroenteritis, nausea or vomiting.People who come in to contact with contaminated water should wash immediately in fresh water. Seek medical advice if experiencing illness after contact with BGA affected water.Any fish harvested from BGA affected water should have gills and guts removed prior to cooking. People should not eat whole fish or crustaceans collected from the lake. The type of algae affecting the lake produces toxins that can concentrate in crustaceans and accumulate in the liver and internal organs of fish. Ingesting BGA toxins can lead to serious illness.Water from the affected water body should not be used for drinking, cooking or other domestic uses. Boiling the affected water will not make it safe for use.For any health issues experienced after contact with BGA affected water please seek medical advice immediately.Pet owners should prevent pets from drinking or having direct contact with contaminated water.Visitors to the area are advised that they can still enjoy other recreational activities such as bush walking and sightseeing around the water body.
How we keep it special
The Mallee and River Red Gum Parks Conservation Action Plans provide directions for environmental conservation management across the diverse landscape. The Mallee plan focuses on the heathlands on sand dunes, saline soaks, woodlands, riverine and lake systems. The River Red Gum Plan looks at landscapes which are supported by the Murray River from dry and riverine forests to woodlands, freshwater and saline wetlands.