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Lake Mournpall Camping Area
Lake Mournpall 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 agriculture.vic.gov.au/fisheries.
Things to do in the area
Walking in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Bird watching
Long drives
Sunrises and sunsets
Wildlife viewing
How to get there
Lake Mournpall Camping Area
When you're there
Camping & accommodation
Advance bookings and payment are required year round for Lake Mournpall Camping Area.
Need to know
Lake Mournpall 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 Parks
Japanese encephalitis in northern Victoria
Japanese encephalitis in northern VictoriaJapanese encephalitis (JE) has recently been detected in Victoria, with increased risk in the northern and north-west of Victoria and along the Murray River. This virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites and may cause a rare and potentially life-threatening infection of the brain.For information about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites before you head outdoors, visit the Beat the Bite- Better Health Website or see our visitor safety tips. -
Information Bay River Track South (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)
River Track North Poor Condition & Limited Access
Northern end of River Track near Colignan is in poor condition due to repeated rainfall events and traffic. The road is heavily rutted and muddy limiting accessibility into and out of the Hattah Kulkyne National Park. Entry and exiting of the park is not recommended using this point and advise using alternative routes as follows:Entry can be gained nearby from Colignan by heading south via Reed Rd continuing onto Mournpall Track into the park. If you wish to get onto River Track continue south down Mournpall and turn left onto Raak Track. Continue down Raak Track until you reach River Track, this path avoids the affected section of track. Only head south from this point of River Track.All other mapped entry points of the park are accessible.Exit can be achieved by following River Track north as far as Raak Track. This is where you need to turn left onto Raak Track and follow till your reach Mournpall Track. From Mournpall track your can exit the north of the park by turning right. Alternatively by turning left and following Mournpall Track you will reach the Visitor Information Centre.All other mapped exit points of the park are accessible.