HATTAH KULKYNE NATIONAL PARK CAR BASED CAMPING

Grade/ Length/ Type:  Easy – Day walks from a base camp on the banks of the Murray River (Near Mildura).  Some people may drive there on the Thursday.

Meeting Point: Campsite beside the Murray River in the Hattah Kulkyne National Park. We do not plan to stay in the main campgrounds at Lake Hattah, or Lake Mournpaul.

Map Ref:  Detailed directions to the campsite will be provided once event details are finalised.

Approx Distance: 6 hours drive (500 km) from Melbourne towards Mildura up the Calder Highway.

Public Transport:  Not available.  We will try to maximise car pooling. Note – the final access into the campsite will be an unimproved track that will require some care for low clearance vehicles (I will ensure a spot in a suitable vehicle for you if you do not have one).

Meals: Bring all supplies, drinking water and camping equipment. There is a small store about 30 minutes drive from the campsite for basic supplies but we do not plan to visit it.

Accommodation: Provide your own tent as there are no facilities. There are no toilets, so have to dig a hole in the ground.

Apparel: It can be quite warm, or can rain. Come prepared after having a good look at the weather forecast.

Cost:  There is a fee for back-country camping in the park. I estimate this to be $10 per person per night.

Activity Description:  There are picturesque campsites overlooking the river. We can light a fire (not during fire ban days). There is limited mobile phone coverage.

There are many nice day walks in the area. We would decide what to do each day depending on our energy levels. There is great dirt bike riding in the park, bird watching, as well as swimming in the river if it is warm.

Further Information: Park Notes: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/hattah-kulkyne-national-park  

Further information:  Roger H on 0400283623  or rmearsh@gmail.com  

RSVP:  By 7th May 2018.  Apply by registering on this website.