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.

  • 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 & support

    Attachments: 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 & support

    Attachments: Hattah Kulkyne National Park and Murray Kulkyne Outline Map (347KB)

  • 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)

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