Lake Hattah Camping Area

A camping tent and folding chair set up next to a trailer with food supplies parked by a wooden picnic table under the shade of a nearby tree.

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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.


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Things To Do

 

Walking in 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 abundant birdlife.
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 watch the sunset at a picnic table on the edge of Lake Catani at Mount Buffalo National Park.

Sunrises and sunsets

Spectacular sunsets from the summits and to west, and picturesque sunrises in the east , top-and-tail your day the perfect way.
A couple looks on at a Wombat on Wilsons Promontory National Park,

Wildlife viewing

Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,

How to get there

Lake Hattah Camping Area

Hattah-Kulkyne National Park is about 450km from Melbourne off the Calder Highway, between Ouyen and Mildura. The Park is 35km north of Ouyen and 74km south of Mildura.
Lake Hattah Camping Area

Facilities

Picnic Area
Toilets
Carpark

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.

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.

  • 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
    • Mournpall Campground
    Public Tracks Closed (Hattah-Kulkyne National Park):
    • Mournpall Track
    • Yerang Track
    • Hattah Entrance Road
    • Boolungal Track
    • Walking tracks within the closed area, including the Nature Loop Drive
    Public Tracks Closed (Annuello Flora and Fauna Reserve):
    • Sections of Shorts Track
    • Angle Track
    • Heaslip Road
    • Box Flat Road
    • Bernell Road
    Important Information:
    • Park closure signage will be installed at all affected areas.
    • Please observe all signs and follow directions for your safety and to support the success of the environmental management efforts.
    • Refer to the attached maps for detailed closure boundaries.
    We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

    Attachments: Park closed areas shaded blue (335KB)

  • 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. 

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