Magical Pink Lakes in Australia – Facts and Locations

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Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Australia is known for its unique animals and interesting landscapes. Another thing that makes this place special is the pink lakes.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Yes, there are many pink lakes in Australia with pretty bright bubblegum or rose-colored hue.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Let’s see some of the magical pink lakes in Australia with facts and locations.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Why Australia Has Pink Lakes? Researchers have found high levels of salt in the water along with 10 species of salt-loving bacteria and several Dunaliella algae. These organisms are responsible for the pink or red shades of the lake.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Lake Hiller Lake Hillier is one of the most famous pink lakes in Australia. It can be reached via boat, a road trip or flight.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. It has a vibrant bubblegum pink hue all year round. This is an unforgettable scene where the pink lake outlines the neighboring dark blue waters of the Indian Ocean.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The pink color is due to the presence of Dunaliella salina, Salinibacter ruber, Dechloromonas aromatic and a few species of Archaea.

The best way to enjoy the beauty of Lake Hillier is by taking an airplane scenic flight. The water is safe to swim; however, it is not allowed so as to protect its natural form.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Hutt Lagoon Hutt Lagoon is a salt lake located at the mount of Hutt River. You can reach Hutt Lagoon in less than 6 hours by road from Perth or by taking a flight.

It is known for its red to pink to purple hues depending on the time of the day as well as cloud coverage.

It is not just a great photographic location but also farmed for making cosmetics, supplements, and natural food dye.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The algae Dunaliella salina in the water produces beta-carotene that is used to farm the pink color and supplements. Lake Hutt is also farmed for brine shrimp, salt, as well as gypsum.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Lake Bumbunga Lake Bumbunga is one of the most photogenic pink lakes in Australia. It has color shades varying from pink, white, and blue depending on the salinity levels.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. It has been harvested since 1868 for many years for salt. There are 3 salt pans that harvest salt for swimming pools, water softener, as well as fish and chips.

The lake is located 25 minutes from Port Wakefield and 2 hours north from Adelaide. The shallow lake Bumbunga is the perfect spot to view fluffy white cumulus clouds.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Pretty candy-hued pink lakes in Australia attract tourists from around the world. The pink hues are a delight to view and a mesmerizing natural phenomenon.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Amateur or professional, make sure you take the best cameras to capture the beauty of the Australian pink lakes.