KM 5,750 • RETURN LEG
PINK LAKE
Esperance
33.8°S 121.8°E
A lake that glows pink. Something about algae and salt, but the science doesn't capture the magic of it.
EXPEDITION CAPTURES
ARCHIVE IN PROGRESS
Field notes, dashcam footage, and aerial captures for Pink Lake are currently being processed in the 2024 expedition archives.
INTERESTING FACTS
The lake appears bright pink due to algae and high salt concentration
The colour is most vibrant in summer and from above
Officially named Lake Hillier (though often confused with other pink lakes)
The pink colour is caused by Dunaliella salina algae and halobacteria
DID YOU KNOW?
Unlike some other pink lakes, the water in Pink Lake near Esperance retains its colour even when collected in a container.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Summer midday for most vibrant pink colour
MY STORY HERE
Personal stories, reflections, and journal entries from Pink Lake coming soon...