Hutt Lagoon

Lake Yallabatharra, Western Australia, Australia

What to expect

Hutt Lagoon, also known as Pink Lake, is a marine salt lake located near the Indian Ocean coast in Western Australia. The lake is known for its vibrant pink hue, which is created by the presence of carotenoid-producing algae. The colour of the lake changes depending on the time of day, season, and amount of cloud cover. Visitors can view the lake from various points along Port Gregory Road, and it's a great spot for photography. The nearby fishing village of Port Gregory offers refreshments and accommodation options, including farmstays, chalets, and a caravan park. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including pelicans, and is a great place to visit between July and September to see the countryside blanketed in wildflowers

Plan your family visit to the Hutt Lagoon with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped by Hutt Lagoon, a pink lake on the way to Kalbarri

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the pink color of the lake. It was a surreal experience ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We viewed the pink lake from the lookout on top of the hill

Highlights: We were amazed by the lake's pink color ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Hutt Lagoon in Port Gregory, which is just over 1 hour from Geraldton

Highlights: The pink lake gets its colouring from a combination of being a salt lake and from carotenoid-producing algae that are present in the water ✨