Hutt Lagoon, Pink salt lake in Western Australia.
Hutt Lagoon is a salt lake on the Western Australian coast that stretches across several kilometers. The water shifts through various shades of pink and red depending on the angle of light and the time of year.
The lake was discovered in 1839 by explorer George Grey during his expedition, when he initially mistook it for a river mouth. The area was later recognized as an important salt lagoon and gradually became better understood.
The salt lake is a protected wetland that attracts hundreds of bird species, particularly during migration periods. Visitors can spot flamingos and other waterbirds searching for food in the saline environment.
The lake sits along George Grey Drive between Geraldton and Kalbarri and is easily accessible by car. It is best visited in the morning when the water colors are most vivid.
The water contains Dunaliella algae that naturally produces beta-carotene used as food coloring. This microscopic organism is responsible for the lake's distinctive pink hue.
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