Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

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    Hattah - Kulkyne National Park

    Hattah - Kulkyne National Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.

    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 in the area

    Walking
    There are a range of walks available throughout the park, from easy family walks to longer hikes.

    Hattah Nature Walk – 1.2km, 40 minutes return
    This gentle walk begins from the carpark near the park entrance off the Hattah-Robinvale Road. Interpretative signs highlight Mallee ecosystem.
    Warepil Lookout Walk – 600m, 30 minutes return
    Start from the Old Calder Highway carpark and take a short stroll up the steady incline to the lookout tower. You will be rewarded with great views of the surrounding Mallee Region. Look north-west and see the vast Murray Sunset National Park. This is a great place to witness the magnificent Mallee sunsets.
    Woodlands Walk – 2.5km, 1 hour one way
    This walk starts at the Hattah- Kulkyne National Park Visitor Centre carpark and connects to the Camel Pad Track. It allows you to walk the 8km to Lake Mournpall Campground avoiding the car traffic on Mournpall Track.
    Mournpall Lake Loop – 9.5km, 3 hours circuit
    Starting at the Lake Mournpall camping area, this loop walk follows the northern edge of Lake Mournpall before circling north around Lake Konardin passing through River Red Gum flood plains and Mallee dunes.

    The walk showcases the dramatic changes in vegetation, as you get closer and further away from water. Keep an eye also for the abundant wildlife. Kangaroos and emus can frequently be spotted, as well as a variety of birds, including wedge-tailed eagles, whitebellied sea eagles and whistling kites.

    Two people camping by the water

    Camping in Hattah - Kulkyne National Park

    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.
    Father and son bird watching on boardwalk

    Bird watching

    From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species. Go for a wander and see how many you can spot.
    A couple stop on the side of the Great Ocean Road to take a picture.

    Long drives

    Venture out on a regional road trip with some of Australia's most scenic drives taking you to its most spectacular natural attractions.
    Stargazing in the Murray Sunset National Park.

    Stargazing

    Escape the city lights to remote nature locations to see the spectacular starry southern night sky.
    Wildflowers

    Wildflowers

    Whether you’re surrounding yourself with carpets of colourful flowers, spotting rare orchids, or just enjoying the local native flowers, it’s a great way to immerse yourself in nature and help your spirits soar.

    Wildlife and Nature

    This area is well known for its wildlife. Keep an eye out for:

    Emus
    Kangaroos
    Koalas

    Tours and adventure experiences in parks

    One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.

    There are more than 400 Licensed Tour Operators across Victoria who are ready and waiting to help you experience and connect with Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways.

    Discover more than 60 different types of nature-based experiences including hiking, mountain biking, boating, four-wheel driving, indigenous culture tours, birdwatching, surfing, diving and so much more. 

    Licensed Tour Operators know the all best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.

    Find a Licensed Tour Operator

    How to get there

    Hattah - Kulkyne National Park

    Hattah - Kulkyne National Park

    When you're there

     Download the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park and Murray-Kulkyne Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders.

    Camping & accommodation

    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. Camping, walking, bike riding and canoeing are popular here and in the adjoining Murray-Kulkyne Park.

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    Need to know

    Hattah - Kulkyne National Park

    Accessibility

    Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

    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.

    • Information Bay River Track South (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)

      River Track closure (Messengers pump station to Robinvale-Hattah Rd)

      Improvement works to the surface condition of River Track (from Messengers pump station to Robinvale-Hattah Rd) will commence on Monday 30th August 2021. To ensure safe conditions, River Track will be closed to the public for the duration of the project. 

      Detour via Stockyard Track and Chalka Creek Track will connect visitors to the northern end of Hattah-Kulkyne National Park and Murray-Kulkyne Park. 
      Access to The Boiler camping area and Paddlewheel camping area, MKP is via Walker Lane, Wemen.
      Please note these access tracks may not be suitable for long vehicles and caravans and are impassible after rain. 

    • Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Visitor Centre (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)

      Closure of Boolungal, Rim and Yerang crossing along Chalka Creek

      The delivery of environmental water to the Hattah Lakes system will flow through Chalka Creek, reducing access to tracks and creek crossings. Boolungal Crossing, Rim and Yerang crossing are closed for public safety during the watering event. 

    • Lake Mournpall Walk (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)

      Reduced access to Mournpall Lake loop trail

      High water levels in Lake Mournpall have reduced the access to the 6km mark on the northern section of the Mournpall Lake loop trail. The loop cannot be completed, back track along the same way to return to the Mournpall campground. 

    How we keep it special

    The River Red Gum Parks Management Plan outlines the management of more than 100 parks and reserves covering more than 215000 ha along the Murray, Goulburn and Ovens river corridors between Wodonga and the South Australian border.

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    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
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