Hutt Lagoon
Pink Lake Kalbarri
Hutt Lagoon is located 515km north of Perth, the lake is neighboured by the picturesque Port Gregory; a small town renowned for its fishing. If you are coming from Kalbarri, you'll catch a glimpse of the lake after a half-hour drive. Those coming from Geraldton will have to head north for just over an hour before spotting the iconic landmark.
Hutt Lagoon's iconic colouring comes from the presence of the caroteinoid-producing algae, dunaliella salina - which is a source of beta-carotene; a food-colouring agent and a great source of Vitamin A. Dunaliella salina is commonly used in cosmetics and dietary supplements - it's said to be fantastic for skin health. Hutt Lagoon contains the world's largest microalgae production plant.
The lake is at its most vivid when the sky is clear and the sun is
overhead. It's recommended that you visit between 10am and 2pm, when
the sun is high. Cloudless days also give the most impressive results,
as heavy cloud cover blocks sunlight and can sometimes make the lake
look paler.
It's hard to predict what the lake will look like at certain times of
year, as it is a natural phenomenon controlled by the elements. Summer
provides more intense sunlight, and less cloud coverage, but could
also lead to less water in the lake. On the other hand, winter would
see a fuller lake, but more cloud coverage. ever, all things
considered,
Hutt Lagoon is mesmerising year-round.