Lake Hillier

The Recherche Archipelago, which consists of Middle Island and other larger islands and islets, is located in the Goldfields-Esperance region off the south coast of Western Australia. Lake Hillier is a saltwater lake on the edge of Middle Island. It stands out in particular for being pink. The Southern Ocean (or, by some definitions, the Indian Ocean) and the lake are separated by a lengthy and narrow shore.

The dimensions of Lake Hillier are roughly 250 m in width by 600 m in length. The lake is surrounded by a rim of sand, a thick forest of paperbark and eucalyptus trees, and a thin strip of vegetated sand dunes separating its northern side from Middle Island's northern coast.

This lake's pink water conjures quite a distinctive image. Although scientists and environmentalists are still trying to figure out why the lake appears pink, the water is thought to be safe for people to drink. According to some scientists, the water's pink color is caused by a high concentration of bacteria and algae along with a deficiency in nutrients. The lake is surrounded by a substantial eucalyptus tree forest and white beaches. On Middle Island, close off Western Australia's southern coast, you can find this interesting body of water.

Location: Goldfields-Esperance, Western Australia