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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
Campgrounds Closed Mon-Fri for Conservation Program May 29th till June 9th
We are conducting a conservation program from Monday 29th May to 9th June during working week days Monday to Friday. Programs will run at night which impacts our campgrounds. Any booking made prior to 18/5/23 for weekends during this period shall remain and please come and stay. Bookings have now been disabled for this period as of the 18/5/23.Park Closure - Conservation Program
Due to conservation programs parts of the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park will be closed from sunset to sunrise on weekdays from Monday 29 May to Friday 09 June 2023. These areas are open to the public during daylight hours and weekends. Closure signs will be in place on all main entry points into the closed sections of the park. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Murray River Dispersed Camping Limited Access Due to Flood Damage
Due to the recent Murray River flood, all river access traditionally accessible for dispersed camping in Murray Kulkyne Park is either (Closed) or (Open with warning signage).The areas marked as Closed remain officially closed until tracks are cleared, tree hazards can be assessed and removed to ensure you and your family’s safety. Once assessed to be safe for public access the areas will be reopened. Thanks for your patience.Please find a list of areas below to help navigate through this period:Liparoo Camping Area - OpenPaddle Wheel Camping Area – ClosedThe Boiler Camping Area – OpenKi Bend Camping Area - ClosedJinkers Bend Camping Area - OpenFireman’s Bend Camping Area – OpenRetail Bend Camping Area - OpenDeep Bend Camping Area - ClosedSextons Bend Camping Area - OpenStation Bend Camping Area - OpenBritts Bend Camping Area - OpenTarpaulin Bend Camping Area - OpenBillabong Bend Camping Area - OpenEmmerts Bend Camping Area - OpenEmmerts Bend Boat Ramp - OpenMansells Bend - OpenLe Bruns Bend - ClosedWatts Bend - OpenMessengers Regulator Bridge on River Track Closed
River track has dried out and accessible but is a "no through road". Washaways are present but are signposted so drive to conditions.
Unfortunately, Messengers regulator is significantly damaged from floods and is impassible hence a no through road. Be sure to check maps as to river bends or tracks you wish to visit as you may have to enter river track from the north or south end of the park.