Lake Hattah Camping Area (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)

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Lake Hattah Camping Area (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)

How to get there

Lake Hattah Camping Area (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)

Facilities

Toilets

Carpark

Need to know

Lake Hattah Camping Area (Hattah - Kulkyne National Park)

Safety in nature

You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.

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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Warnings & Restrictions

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed

Restrictions

Fees apply
No firearms allowed
No dogs allowed
No horses
No generators

Warnings

Water hazards
Shallow water

Deep water
Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care
Animals and pests
Snakes

Be Prepared

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Find out more.

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.

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.

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.