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13 Nov 2021: Hattah-Kulkyne NP
Photos:
Robert Ian MAIR, Richard HANSON, Bernadette HARRINGTON
The Hattah-Kulkyne National Park is about...
On the drive to Hattah we stopped to view...
Hattah-Kulkyne NP entry.
A quick check of the Lake Hattah campground...
Even the picnic tables were being immersed...
The road to the Lake Mournpall campground...
After setting up our tents we settled for a...
Nearby the water in Lake Mournpall lapped...
Next day we set off to do a day walk around...
Skirting Lake Mournepall
The usual walking track was under water and...
Passing showers whipped up waves across the...
A stop to enjoy the view.
The Red Gum trees looked very old.
Bands of heavy rain came through during the...
Moving past small lakes with various water...
The water level was rising in the smaller...
Between the lakes we made our way across the...
We stopped often to enjoy the surroundings...
Sandy plains transitioned into grassy areas....
Lunch looking over Lake Woterap
We stopped for lunch on the shore of Lake...
New plans needed to be made as we were...
Plans to circumnavigate Lake Woterap were...
A GPS was essential as Ian lead us back...
Our walk back to camp took a higher route...
Gaiters were a useful protection from the...
Creepers smothered low lying trees.
After a relaxed second evening we assembled...
Everyday we walked through changing...
Our first stop was at the Warepil Lookout.
From the lookout we could view the National...
Hattah Campground on Lake Hattah was flooded...
Originally we were booked into this...
Stating the obvious.
Depth markers at Lake Hattah showed that the...
An old jetty and pipeline stood as a...
A nearby pump is a reminder of the former...
A scar tree
Narrow-leaf Hop Bush, were in flower, the...
From Lake Hattah we once again set off...
Impressive ring of Porcupine grass
Back at camp emu wandered between the tents.
A young Tawny Frogmouth sat motionless in a...
Refreshed from our stay at Lake Mournpall we...
A stop to take a closer look and we...
Close up of the ground cover
From camp we set out on another day walk to...
Chalka Creek
View along Chalka Creek.
Taking a break by the edge of the creek.
Heading back overland
Weaving our way in amongst Hop Bush
We set up camp by mid-morning on the bank of...
Back at camp we settled for dinner with a...
Next morning as the sun clipped the tops of...
Where possible we stayed close to the edge...
Group photo with the Marray River as...
Following the Murray, this time with full...
Firemans Campground was unoccupied and we...
With a fire lit on the open sandbar we...
A touch of colour in the sky as evening...
After considerring the options next morning...
A shingleback was surprised by our...
A chance meeting with the Ranger on the way...
Walking back following an overland route...
It was easy walking before the day got too...
Back at the cars we prepared for the long...
A stop at the salty Lake Tyrrell helped...
True to its reputation the lake was a...
