Hutt Lagoon
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A large salt lake in Western Australia known for its vibrant pink hue caused by carotenoid-producing algae.

šŸ“œ Hutt Lagoon is a 70-square-kilometer salt lake located north of the Hutt River mouth in Western Australia.
šŸ” Its distinctive pink color is due to a high concentration of beta-carotene-producing algae, making it an attractive algae-farming site.

Why Go

šŸ’– Witness the unique natural phenomenon of a pink lake
šŸ“ø Excellent photo opportunities, especially between 10 am - 2 pm on sunny days
āœˆļø Enjoy spectacular aerial views via scenic flights from Geraldton or Kalbarri
šŸ”¬ See the world's largest microalgae production plant

Why Avoid

🚫 Swimming is not recommended due to extremely high salt levels and contamination
🚧 No facilities provided directly at the Pink Lake
🚶 No formal walking trails around the lake, salt crust can be sharp

Tips

ā˜€ļø Best visited between 10 am - 2 pm on a sunny day for the most vibrant color
šŸš— Easily accessed via Port Gregory Road or George Grey Drive
šŸ‘Ÿ Wear shoes if exploring on foot right up to the edges of the lake

Hours

šŸ•’ Lake is accessible all year round, best viewing 10am - 2pm

šŸ…æļø Parking

Dedicated unsealed Pink Lake Lookout on Port Gregory Road.

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