No it is not photoshopped, the Hutt Lagoon really is as pink as photos suggest! During my Western Australia road trip I knew I had to make a stop to see this pink lake for myself. Especially as the other iconic pink lake (Lake Hillier near Esperance) is only accessible by helicopter. As the Hutt Lagoon is quite big I have shared the best photo spots for you to get an insta-worthy picture of this beautiful pink lake. [gallery ids=”6686,6687″ type=”rectangular”] Why is the Hutt Lagoon pink? The pink of the Hutt Lagoon comes from the presence of a carotenoid producing algae, Dunaliella salina, which is a source of beta-carotene, used as a food-colouring agent and source of vitamin a in cosmetics and supplements. This is a similar algae to the one that flamingoes eat which turns them the beautiful shade of pink that they are. How to get to the Hutt Lagoon The Hutt Lagoon is the easiest pink lake to access in Western Australia. It is located next to the road, just a 30 minutes drive from Kalbarri National Park, making it the perfect stop for your west coast road trip. Best time to go […]
