Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Victoria | |
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Nearest town or city | Mildura |
Coordinates | 34°41′14″S 142°22′54″E / 34.68722°S 142.38167°E |
Established | 7 June 1960[1] |
Area | 480 km2 (185.3 sq mi)[1] |
Managing authorities | Parks Victoria |
Website | Hattah-Kulkyne National Park |
Footnotes | |
Official name | Hattah-Kulkyne Lakes |
Designated | 15 December 1982 |
Reference no. | 264[2] |
See also | Protected areas of Victoria |
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.[3] It is a popular destination for bushwalkers and school camping trips.[4]