A Salt Lake in Western Australia’s Goldfields-Esperance region is called Pink Lake. Even though the lake’s waters have historically been clearly pink, they haven’t been since 2017 for more than ten years. Pink Lake’s pink hue is a result of the salt content, which may change as environmental factors change.
The dynamics behind why a river becomes a rose are highly complex. The pond’s color may be impacted by environmental changes and climatic conditions. The Pink Lake of Esperance’s blue tint has been lost as a result of changes in salinity brought on by human activity.
Lake Macdonnell, South Australia
Be prepared to hear tales of the 1256-kilometer-long, excruciatingly monotonous drive across southern Australia if you decide to drive the Nullarbor Plain. However, a left turn and a 10-minute drive will take you to a rainbow of lakes. It includes the watermelon-pink Lake MacDonnell, about an hour west of Ceduna, where the plain officially begins. There are matching blue and green lakes with similarly vibrant hues for people whose color choices go beyond pink. A thankfully straight road separates them. Allowing photographers to get stunning, made-for-social-media photos of brilliant pink on one side and turquoise or green on the other. The Great Australian Desert’s easternmost point, Cactus Beach, is a well-known surfing location.
Lake Tyrrell, Victoria
When the gentle pink waters of Lake Tyrrell meet the huge washes of candy-colored skies, it attracts photographers. Prior to COVID, China was more familiar with the 120,000-year-old lake than Australia, but this is no longer the case. Thanks to the pristine, unpolluted sky of the Mallee region. The state’s largest Salt Lake is now regarded as a location for stellar astronomy and is best viewed at sunrise or dusk. There is an observation platform four hours north of Melbourne, near Sea Lake. Julie Pringle, gathers the salt for her soft, pink gourmet salt flakes. Offered through various companies in Sea Lake or Swan Hill, adds that early in the morning, “it’s simply stunning.”
Lake Grassmere, New Zealand
The Marlborough region of the South Island is known for its beautiful Sound and sauvignon blanc wines. But it also boasts a pink lake that is 30 minutes drive south of Blenheim. Fortunately, Marlborough has the most sunshine days of any city in the nation. As summer progresses, Lake Grassmere/Kapara Te Hau’s pink hues intensify and contrast with the shimmering white salt mounds that the sea breezes sweep ashore. Salt ponds are created in various lake sections to create a pink rainbow. The 11-room Hotel d’Urville, with rates starting at NZ$180, is located in the former Public Trust Office Building in Blenheim. Which was constructed in the 1920s with Art Deco design.
Murray Sunset National Park, Victoria
This national park is in Victoria’s far north-west, in the Mallee region, which brushes the South Australian border. There are not just one but four pink lakes. The largest lake is Lake Crosbie, but Lake Hardy is the pinkest. As a result, the most popular and photographed lake. Nearby Crosbie, Becking, Kenyon, and Hardy salt lakes each have a short. Clearly designated walking track around them and an outdoor Salt Museum that focuses on the area’s history of salt mining. The national park has 11 free campsites, including the main one at Lake Crosbie and another one close by at Lake Becking. Both are accessible by 2WDs.
Lake Bumbunga, South Australia
The most accessible lake in South Australia, ideally situated next to the Clare Valley, is where salt and wine meet. The Clare Valley is known for its fresh, dry rieslings. The lake is most beautiful in the spring or fall when it turns a bright pink color. The owner of the hand-built Tiny Pink House on the lake’s edge, Michael Seeliger, claims that the lake is not as pink when it is too deep. “In the middle of summer, it’s a fully dry, white salt pan, like walking on crispy cornflakes,” he adds. Even with barely two centimeters of water in the lake. You can see the most stunning mirror image when it is calm. So it has potential all year round. Lake Bumbunga is just 90 minutes away from Adelaide.
Pink Lake, Victoria
On the Western Highway, four hours northwest of Melbourne, you’ll find Pink Lake. Which is located next to Little Desert National Park and is clearly visible from the Western Highway. Do not confuse it with the other Pink Lake in South Australia. They are situated halfway between Tailem Bend and Meningie. The lake turns pinker when the rainfall decreases. Together with the Wotjobaluk people, who are the traditional owners of the Wimmera. The Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Mount Zero Olives hand-harvests a small quantity of salt from the lake, which it then sells for $5.50 when it has been spiced with chili, regional herbs, sea kelp, or native pepper berries.
Hutt Lagoon, Western Australia
On Western Australia’s Coral Coast, red dirt and pink ocean collide to create a kaleidoscope of hues. In fact, you may take a buggy excursion from Port Gregory or take a flight over the lake from Geraldton or Kalbarri. However, you can also drive along the George Grey Drive in the area, which skirts the lagoon’s edge and jumps onto the conveniently located viewing platform or climb the sand dunes at the lake’s southern end for colorful views. 4WD tracks climb the narrow strip of land past the adjacent fishing community of Port Gregory. It separates the ocean from the extremely salty lake. Fortunately, pink tones are a year-round guarantee, even though their brilliance ranges from milkshake-pink to deeper tones.
Westgate Park, Melbourne
All you have to do is gaze down while crossing the Westgate Bridge to get your fix on Barbie-pink lakes without leaving the city limits. When the temperature rises and the rainfall decreases, the Salt Lake beneath Melbourne’s east-west connector turns a bright pink color. According to the theory, migratory birds brought the necessary purple sulfur bacteria from the Mallee district’s pink lakes to the former sand quarry, which had been excavated so deeply that it hit salt water, where the lake first turned pink 17 years ago.
The lake typically changes color with the first heat wave in October or November and vanishes with the winter’s heavy rains around April. It’s unlikely we’ll see pink this summer, according to Nick Brinkley of Westgate Biodiversity, because of this year’s considerable rainfall and cool temperatures. Nevertheless, up to 150 different species of birds can be seen in the biodiverse wetlands, so take care, pack a picnic, and start twitching.
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