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.

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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

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 Parks

    Safety Alert - Feral Bee Activity

    Please be advised that due to the dry conditions we are experiencing an increased number of bee sightings and swams gathering around water sources. Be aware that there may be bees in the camping and day use areas, around toilets, water tanks, the lakes and river.
    Please use caution.

  • Hattah - Kulkyne National Park

    Blue Green Algae Bloom Warning For Lakes Hattah, Konardin and Woterap

    Lakes Hattah, Konardin and Woterap currently has a blue-green algae (BGA) bloom.

    The public is warned not to swim in and to avoid any direct contact with blue-green algae affected water.
    Direct contact with blue-green algae can cause allergic reactions such as skin rashes or itchiness; sore eyes ears and nose or if swallowed gastroenteritis, nausea or vomiting.
    People who come in to contact with contaminated water should wash immediately in fresh water. Seek medical advice if experiencing illness after contact with BGA affected water.
    Any fish harvested from BGA affected water should have gills and guts removed prior to cooking. People should not eat whole fish or crustaceans collected from the lake. The type of algae affecting the lake produces toxins that can concentrate in crustaceans and accumulate in the liver and internal organs of fish. Ingesting BGA toxins can lead to serious illness.
     
    Water from the affected water body should not be used for drinking, cooking or other domestic uses. Boiling the affected water will not make it safe for use.
    For any health issues experienced after contact with BGA affected water please seek medical advice immediately.
    Pet owners should prevent pets from drinking or having direct contact with contaminated water. 
    Visitors to the area are advised that they can still enjoy other recreational activities such as bush walking and sightseeing around the water body.

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