Hutt Lagoon

　　Isn’t it delightful to admire a beautiful pink lake under a blue sky and brilliant golden sun? Then head to Hutt Lagoon in Australia！ Also known as the “Pink Lake,” Hutt Lagoon is a saltwater lake located in Western Australia. Stretching 14 kilometers in length and 2 kilometers in width, covering an area of 2,500 hectares, it has gained widespread popularity for its distinctive pink hue.

　　Hutt Lagoon resembles a shy bride displaying her rosy blush. It doesn’t appear pink all the time, but owes its color to the lake’s higher-than-usual salinity, which allows a type of algae called Dunaliella salina to thrive. This salt-loving green microalgae, due to its unique pigmentation, dyes the lake water red or pink. Hutt Lagoon has been designated by BirdLife International as an important bird habitat in the world because it is home to the Banded Stilt and 1% of the world’s population of Red Knots.

　　The charm of Hutt Lagoon may also be attributed to this “beach sunset” effect, where the sky is blue and the water is pink, creating an upside-down illusion that makes it seem as if “the sky is below and the sea is above”—truly breathtaking.

　　Hutt Lagoon Must-visit reason: Australia’s pinkest lake Continent: Oceania【Oceania】 Country/Region: Australia[Australia] Province/State: Western Australia [Western Australia]