Lake Hillier, Western Australia
Lake Hillier, on Middle Island, the largest of the islands that make up the Recherche Archipelago, around 130 kilometres (70 miles) from Esperance. One of the best ways to take in the spectacle is from the air on a scenic flight with Goldfields Air Services. The pink colour is considered to be due to the presence of the organism Dunaliella salina in the highly saline water. Dunaliella salina is a type of halophile green micro-algae especially found in sea salt fields. Unlike other pink lakes in Western Australia, which fade out during the summer months, the vibrant colour of Lake Hillier is permanent, and does not alter even when the water is taken in a container. As a result, this makes Lake Hillier a great destination at any time of the year, as you can guarantee you will see it at its pinkest regardless of when you visit.
