Walking in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

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Walking in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

Hattah - Kulkyne National Park

There are a range of great walks throughout Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, from easy family walks to longer hikes. Take in the distinctive Mallee landscape and explore the impressive lakes system - famous for its birdlife.

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.

Download the Hattah-Kulkyne Visitor Guide for a map of the walks in the park.

How to get there

Walking in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

The best place to start your visit is at Hattah-Kukyne National Park Visitor Centre. All walks are easily accessible by foot or a short trip in the car along the unsealed but maintained roads.

Facilities

Carpark
Toilets

Need to know

Walking in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

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.

  • Hattah - Kulkyne National Park

    Yerang Track Closure - Flood Water

    Environmental water delivered into the park over September has filled the creek systems and main lakes which has resulted in cutting off access to a number of tracks. 


    Yerang Track has a section underwater cutting off safe access. The track is signposted as closed. 

    Please do not attempt to pass through flood waters for your safety and others. 

    Boolungal Track Closure - Flood Water

    Environmental water delivered into the park over September has filled the creek systems and main lakes which has resulted in cutting off access to several tracks. 

    Boolungal Track has a section underwater at the intersection of Chalka Creek cutting off safe access. The track is signposted as closed. 

    Please do not attempt to pass through flood waters for your safety and others.

    Island Track Closure - Flood Water

    Environmental water delivered into the park over September has filled the creek systems and main lakes which has resulted in cutting off access to several tracks. 

    Island Track has a section affected by floodwaters cutting off safe access. The track is signposted as closed. 

    Please do not attempt to pass through flood waters for your safety and others.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Closed – Conservation Program

    Due to an aerial conservation program, the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park as well as the Lake Hattah and Lake Mournpall campgrounds will be closed from Sunday 20th October and will reopen on Wednesday 23th October 2024. 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 & support

    Attachments: HATTAH TEMPORARY CLOSURE 21-22 OCTOBER 2024 (2,024KB)

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