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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 Sites
Park Closure - Conservation Program
Due to a conservation program, the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park as well as the Lake Hattah and Lake Mournpall campgrounds will be closed.Park is closed across Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th and will reopen on Monday 17th February 2025.Both Hattah & Mournpall campgrounds are closed across Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th.Closure signs will be in place on all main entry points into the park.Please refer to the attached map for specific locations.Murray Kulkyne Park will remain fully open allowing access to camping along the river bends. If staying in the Murray Kulkyne Park, please ensure you don't cross River Track into the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park during this closure for your own safety.Appreciate your patience & supportAttachments: Hattah Kulkyne National Park and Murray Kulkyne Outline Map (347KB)
Park Closure - Conservation Program
Due to a conservation program Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, including Lake Hattah and Lake Mournpall campgrounds, will be closed from Monday 24th to and inclusive of Friday 28th February.Hattah Kulkyne National Park will be closed during nighttime hours only therefore is open to enjoy during daylight.Hattah & Mournpall campgrounds will be closed all hours across this period.Closure signs will be in place on all main entry points into the park.Please refer to the attached map for specific locations.Murray Kulkyne Park will remain fully open allowing access to camping along the river bends. If staying in the Murray Kulkyne Park, please ensure you don't cross River Track into the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park during this closure for your own safety.Appreciate your patience & supportAttachments: Hattah Kulkyne National Park and Murray Kulkyne Outline Map (347KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Safety Alert - Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus
JE virus is spread by mosquitos to humans through bites from infected mosquitos and can cause a rare but potentially serious infection of the brain. The Department of Health advise that residents and people visiting northern Victoria – particularly inland riverine regions and near the Murray River – are at risk.Taking steps to avoid being bitten is a critical step to protect against mosquito-borne disease. There are simple steps to protect against mosquito-borne diseases:• Cover up – wear long, loose-fitting clothing when outside (mosquitoes can bite through tight clothing).• Use mosquito repellents containing picaridin or DEET on all exposed skin. Apply a thin, even layer of repellent (as per label instructions) to any exposed skin, making sure you reapply it regularly.• Limit outdoor activity if lots of mosquitoes are about.• If possible, remove stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed around your campsite.• Mosquito coils can be effective in small outdoor areas where you gather to sit or eat.Further information is available from the Department of Health Japanese encephalitis health alert.Attachments: protect-yourself-from-mosquito-borne-disease-2024-mosquitos-dl-brochure-print (282KB)
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.