Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
The Hattah-Kulkyne National Park is a national park in the Mallee district of Victoria, Australia. The 48,000-hectare (120,000-acre) national park is situated adjacent to the Murray River, approximately 417 kilometres (259 mi) northwest of Melbourne with the nearest regional centre being Mildura. The Hattah Lakes National Park was proclaimed on 7 June 1960, later being greatly expanded in 1980 and becoming the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park. It is a popular destination for bushwalkers and school camping trips.
| Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Victoria | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
Hattah Lake, within the national park. | |
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Mildura |
| Coordinates | 34°41′14″S 142°22′54″E |
| Established | 7 June 1960 |
| Area | 480 km2 (185.3 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
| Website | Hattah-Kulkyne National Park |
| Footnotes | |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Hattah-Kulkyne Lakes |
| Designated | 15 December 1982 |
| Reference no. | 264 |
| See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
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