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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
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)