Why is hutt lagoon pink

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Terms and Conditions. It looks amazing to see the crusty pink salt from above on the drone though! We visited the Pink Lake at the start of September. The timing was perfect because we could combine the trip with a visit to see the wildflowers in the region.

The easiest way to get to Hutt Lagoon is via car. To break up the trip, we spent the night in Geraldton.

This coastal town has the largest range of accommodation options from caravan parks, motels, hotels and serviced apartments. From Geraldton to Pink Lake it is about an hours drive north. Another option is to spend a few nights in Kalbarri. From Kalbarri to Hutt Lagoon is about a 30 minute drive. Hutt Lagoon is strawberry pink doe the presence of the algae dunaliella salina. This algae is a food colouring agent and used in cosmetics and dietary supplements.

Hutt Lagoon is used as a microalgae production plant and produces brine shrimp, using in prawn farming. The colour of the lake can be impacted by how much algae is blooming, but it generally is the bright pink you see in the pictures above. I also took my reef booties to protect my feet from the sharp salt crystals when wading in to the lake. If you do decide to go in, make sure you have a towel to wipe yourself down after before getting back in the car.

Visiting Hutt Lagoon is absolutely free! Walk around to the left to get away from the small groups of people gathering around the cark parking spot. You can also do a scenic flight over the lake which looks like another incredible way to get aerial views over the lake — more information can be found here! A post shared by Rhi James rhi. Meet our locals.

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