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Lake Hattah Camping Area
Explore the lake system by canoe, ride a bike along shared trails through the park and explore the iconic Mallee landscape.
Lake Hattah Camping Area offers 16 unpowered campsites, suitable for tents, camper trailers, campervans and caravans.
Campground facilities include non-flush toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables.
Individual campsites cannot be reserved, please select your campsite(s) within the campground on arrival.
Advanced bookings and payment are required year-round. Each campsite holds a maximum of six people. Please book multiple sites for bookings of more than six people.
The park has a rich variety of birdlife ranging from wetland species such as Pelicans, Ducks and Spoonbills to dry mallee specialists such as Malleefowl and Emu Wrens.
Murray Cod and Golden Perch (Yellowbelly) provide good sport for anglers. Unfortunately, European Carp are present in large numbers. In season, Yabbies and Murray Crayfish may also be found. A Victorian recreational fishing licence is required for fishing and yabbying and can be purchased from vfa.gov.au.
Things To Do
Walking in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Bird watching
Sunrises and sunsets
Wildlife viewing
How to get there
Lake Hattah Camping Area
Facilities
When you're there
Need to know
Lake Hattah Camping Area
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
Be prepared and stay safe
Hattah - Kulkyne National Park is in the Mallee fire district. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your responsibility to check current and forecast weather conditions. Campfires cannot be lit on days of Total Fire Ban, however gas cookers can be used for preparing food.
Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.
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
Temporary Closures Hattah-Kulkyne National Park and Annuello Flora and Fauna Reserve Environmental Control Program
Please be advised that the Mournpall Management Area and the western section of the Annuello Flora and Fauna Reserve will be temporarily closed on the 22nd of May 2025 as part of an environmental control program targeting feral animal management.Areas Affected
Campgrounds Closed:-
Hattah Campground
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Mournpall Campground
Public Tracks Closed (Hattah-Kulkyne National Park):-
Mournpall Track
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Yerang Track
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Hattah Entrance Road
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Boolungal Track
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Walking tracks within the closed area, including the Nature Loop Drive
Public Tracks Closed (Annuello Flora and Fauna Reserve):-
Sections of Shorts Track
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Angle Track
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Heaslip Road
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Box Flat Road
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Bernell Road
Important Information:-
Park closure signage will be installed at all affected areas.
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Please observe all signs and follow directions for your safety and to support the success of the environmental management efforts.
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Refer to the attached maps for detailed closure boundaries.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.Attachments: Park closed areas shaded blue (335KB)
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Lake Hattah Day Visitor Area (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)
Hattah Day Visitor Toilets - Closed
Due to maintenance works and upgrades, the day visitor area toilets will be inaccessible from the 6/5/25 to 23/5/25. Alternative toilets in the area can be used during this period. Alternative toilets are located in the Hattah Campgrounds or the Information Centre carpark.Thanks for your support and patience while we complete this work.