Pink Lake
Pink Lake
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DadandCab
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,307 contributions
Mar 2022
Luckily, we detoured back to this pink lake after taking the Narrung road out of town. Driving in from the north there’s a small hill about 500m before you reach the lake and the pink colour was obvious even from that distance. Slightly less impressive at ground level and the pinkiness was away the distance, but still worth the stop as it’s so unusual. Very photoworthy.
Written 10 March 2022
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Niccers16
Bundaberg, Australia915 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Great pink Lake but it’s color changes as the sun and clouds change. Love the fake Loch Ness in the middle, it really adds something special.
Also, have a look at the tiny houses across the road, so cute!!
Also, have a look at the tiny houses across the road, so cute!!
Written 15 August 2022
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Ayelet
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
This is a 10min stop to view this spectacular pink lake. The water is oily and warm and ofcourse very salty. It's a shame there's nothing explaining the formation of this great looking pink water. Their colour is due to the presence of red algae that, along with the solid salt bed of the lakes, create this unusual hue. The pink is at its most intense after rain, due to fresh nutrients being washed into the lakes, which in turn trigger the growth of algae. Recommended!
Written 1 January 2017
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia4,246 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We pulled in for a photo when we saw the sign “Pink Lake” not that it was very pink but I imagine the brightness in colour changes.
Easy parking.
Easy parking.
Written 19 February 2021
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LMOC
Dimboola, Australia16 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
Pink Lake is a very pretty place depending on the weather it changes colour as it is a natural salt lake,situated about 6kms from Dimboola on the western highway between Melbourne and Adelaide,there is a roadside picnic area and toilets,with a short walk down to the very shallow lake edge,through some native vegetation,my grandson loved it,as it is just like the beach he said.Hope you will enjoy your visit sometime..
Written 24 July 2016
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Alan Lee
Glen Waverley, Australia7 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
We stopped at Pink Lake for a rest in between driving from Adelaide to Melbourne. Instead of the typical quick toilet break, Pink Lake offered a short stroll onto a fascinating flat expanse of semi dried pink salt. It felt like walking on crunchy ice but pink and salty. We loved it and the kids had a ball. Great stop and got some great pics. Definitely worth it to break up the drive with something interesting!
Written 27 March 2016
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BonesMacca
Camberwell, Australia129 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
It is not pink
Small area beside the highway and not seperate from the main traffic so a bit unnerving
Small area beside the highway and not seperate from the main traffic so a bit unnerving
Written 15 April 2019
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tops
australia79 contributions
Jan 2019
you could easily miss this, but it is next to the road so just park along side it and get out. it had fencing all around it so not sure about the other traveller photos. I think they are taken from a different lake. But if you do stop walk up to the fence as the closer you get the pinker it gets. I think at different times of day it would be pinker. It did smell a bit too! but if you are passing stop and look and jump back in car and it will only take a few minutes!
Written 17 January 2019
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DShalders
Glen Waverley, Australia3,059 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
If you’re travelling on the Western Hwy and come across the Pink Lake it is definitely worth the stop.
There is a good parking area and toilets as well, although the toilets were disgusting and need far better up keep.
It’s a short walk down and onto the lake which was bright pink. The water was just below the surface but you could easily walk out to the middle without getting wet.
The kids loved it as you can dig the salt like sand. It’s a good break on a long drive.
There is a good parking area and toilets as well, although the toilets were disgusting and need far better up keep.
It’s a short walk down and onto the lake which was bright pink. The water was just below the surface but you could easily walk out to the middle without getting wet.
The kids loved it as you can dig the salt like sand. It’s a good break on a long drive.
Written 28 January 2018
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Donna B
Narellan, Australia505 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Great stop along the highway which was totally unexpected but truely amazing. Public toilets and water nearby
Written 22 December 2017
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Robert S
Melbourne, Australia
Is there a processing protocol for the salt that I took from the lake? I have it in a bag, and I am not sure if I am supposed to boil it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Written 14 January 2018
I am not sure, there is no sign to say indigines reserve or not to take samples.
Written 19 January 2018
Are there two pink lakes? One in Western Australia and the other one in Victoria?
If yes than which one is better?
And is it a good place to visit in January?
Written 1 January 2018
There is a pink lake in Western Australia just west of Esperance. It is beautiful region in Australia with lots to see and do. The temperatures are very comfortable at this time of year.
Pink Lake in Victoria is inland and in the western region making it very hot this time of year. It is only a small lake beside the highway that you stop and take photos of and then move on.
Hope this helps!
Written 1 January 2018
Hi, Any idea how the lake would be peak summer season of Late Dec-year end? Will it still be appearing pink? And what would be the best time of the day to visit the lake so that pink color is seen clearly? Waiting for the reply, Thanks! Abhi
Written 27 October 2017
The lake is pinker after rain, less rain in summer so perhaps less pink. It is only 2 min walk from car park so no big deal to look.
Written 28 October 2017
Does it require 4x4 to go there or front wheel drive will do the job....!!??? Thanks
Written 16 August 2017
It is a 1 minute walk from the highway layby...there are a couple of stairs and a slightly eroded track but with a bit of help you could get an older or less fit person down there...
Written 17 August 2017
What is the best time of day to view the pink lake and will it be pink early may
Written 27 April 2017
When I saw the lake at the end of March is was basically a dry bed of pink salt. So i don't think it's impacted by the time of day or month of the year. Not sure if it's impacted by the amount of water in it. But even the small amount of water in it was pink looking. It's always been pink from what I've read. It's the most beautiful natural feature and so easy to see as it's just by the side of the road. There is a shelter shed by the lake if you want to get out and have lunch there. Hope this helps.
Written 28 April 2017
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