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Situated on Middle Island off the coast of Western Australia, Lake Hillier is a highly renowned tourist destination due to its unique pink water.
The Enigmatic Unique Pink Lake in Australia
Lake Hillier with its characteristic pink water is located on Middle Island in Western Australia. Middle is surrounded by white sand beaches. Lake Hillier has a high salinity level comparable to that of the Dead Sea and salt can be harvested from its shores. The pink color of the water is caused by Dunaliella salina, a type of algae that thrives in salty water.
The pink color of Lake Hillier is most noticeable from above, where the vibrant pink contrasts sharply with the green of the surrounding forests. The pink color of Lake Hillier is caused by Dunaliella salina, a red-colored algae that thrives in salty water. The water of the lake is so pink that if someone were to scoop up a cup of water, the water in the cup would still be pink.
A common question from tourists is whether the pink algae affects swimming in the lake. Representatives of Middle Island affirm that this pink algae is completely harmless and due to the extremely high salinity, visitors will float effortlessly on the water's surface.
Lake Hillier is not the only pink lake in the world. Lake Retba on the coast of Senegal also shares similar characteristics.
To witness Lake Hillier firsthand, you can take a boat from the town of Esperance. Boat trips depart in the morning and return in the evening. The cost of boat transportation is not as high as helicopter services. However, the journey to explore this archipelago will be quite long, so tourists need to prepare physically before embarking on the trip.
As per Mytour
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
