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Australia > Victoria > Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

Quick overview: Experience a moderate 6.8km hike at the Warepil Lookout Loop, offering captivating views of the Mallee Region and Murray Sunset National Park. Start at the Old Calder Highway carpark, trek through mallee dunes and Black Box woodlands, and round off your journey at Lake Mournpall. Perfect for bushwalkers wanting to witness majestic Mallee sunsets and enjoy diverse Australian landscapes. A shorter 600m return walk to Warepil Lookout is also available for a quick scenic adventure.

Length:

6.8km

Duration:

2 hrs

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Max elevation: 75m

Min elevation: 45m

Total Ascent: 134m

Start: Old Calder Highway carpark

End: Old Calder Highway carpark

Hattah-Kulkyne National Park

Victoria

Nearby town: Ouyen

From state capital: 487km

Latitude: -34.71966604

Longitude: 142.30704545974734

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Hike overview

Commence the Warepil Lookout Loop at the Old Calder Highway carpark and take a short stroll up the steady incline to the lookout tower where you will be rewarded with great views of the surrounding Mallee Region. Look north-west and see the vast Murray Sunset National Park. The circuit then continues east along Buloke Track to Lake Mournpall before circling back through mallee dunes covered with tussocks of Porcupine Grass and the occasional native Cypress Pine or Bullock trees. Black Box woodlands dominate further away from the lakes, preferring areas where flooding is less frequent. Slender Cypress Pine and Buloke occupy the rolling sand-plains. Mallee eucalypts flourish on the higher, dry, less fertile sand ridges.

If you don't want to complete the entire loop you can complete the 600m return walk to the Warepil Lookout.

This is a great place to witness the magnificent Mallee sunsets.

Image: Visit Mildura

Camping

There are two designated campgrounds in the park with basic facilities, including non-flush toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables. They are at Lake Hattah and further north at Lake Mournpall. Advance bookings and payment are required for these sights via the Parks Victoria website. Other river camping areas without facilities are available at Ki Bend, Firemans Bend and Jinkers Bend, all along the Murray at the eastern edge of the park. No booking or fees are required, although these areas are best accessed with a 4WD.

Track grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Warepil Lookout Loop Hike (6.8km)

Total distance: 6711 m
Max elevation: 75 m
Min elevation: 45 m
Total climbing: 134 m
Total descent: -134 m

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Getting there

Getting to the trailhead: Hattah-Kulkyne National Park.

Hattah-Kulkyne National Park is half way between Ouyen and Mildura, off the Calder Highway. It’s a hefty 5.5 hours’ drive from Melbourne, but only 45 minutes due south of Mildura. Most visitors enter via the Hattah Entrance Road and head directly for the Lake Hattah Campground. The park extends north and east, covering 48,000 hectares, before hitting the Murray River off HattahRobinvale Road not far from the small village of Liparoo. Many of the park’s best spots are accessible in a 2WD car, but some tracks are 4WD only. Be especially careful if there’s been recent rain.

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Nearby towns: Hattah, Irymple, Kulkyne, Merbein, Mildura, Nangiloc, Ouyen, Red Cliffs

About the region

Hattah-Kulkyne National Park lies in typical mallee country with extensive low scrub and open native pine woodland. Superbly adapted birds, animals and vegetation thrive in the poor, sandy soils and searing summers. The freshwater Hattah Lakes is seasonally filled by creeks connected to the Murray, providing food and shelter for waterbirds and fish. These lakes can remain full for up to ten years without flooding, but flooding generally occurs once every two years. Camping, walking, bike riding and canoeing are popular here and in the adjoining Murray-Kulkyne Park.

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Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

Curated by: Darren Edwards | Trail Hiking Australia

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February 25, 2025

Hike at a Glance

Hike overview

Camping

Track grade

Trail features

Walk map and GPX file
Warepil Lookout Loop Hike (6.8km)

Warepil Lookout Loop Hike (6.8km)

Explore safely

Leave a trip plan

Planning checklists

Getting there

Accommodation nearby

About the region

Similar walks nearby

Mournpall Lake Loop Hike (9.8km)

Camel Pad Track (10km)

Woodlands Walk (7.5km)

Bugle Ridge Lake Brockie Loop Hike (11.5km)

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Warepil Lookout Loop Hike (6.8km)

Warepil Lookout Loop Hike (6.8km)

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