Hidden Pink Lakes: 11 Secret Locations Where Nature Painted the Waters Pink

7. The Pink Lagoon of Hutt, Western Australia

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Nestled among Western Australia's great outback's towering sand dunes, the Pink Lagoon of Hutt is among the most amazing hidden gems on the continent. Thanks to a precise mix of climatic circumstances and microorganisms, this remote water body stays pink all year round unlike some more well-known rivals. The strong colour of the lagoon results from a special strain of Dunaliella salina algae that generates high beta-carotene in reaction to the great salinity and lots of sunlight. Rare vegetation suited to the hostile environment of the surroundings creates a special habitat supporting several endemic species. Aboriginal dreamtime tales link this place to old creation tales, therefore giving its natural beauty cultural relevance.