Beautiful Pink Lake, Non-Toxic But No Visitors

Hillier - unique pink lake (screenshot from YouTube)

Our planet is full of amazing natural phenomena, and Lake Hillier in Australia is a prime example. Among the millions of bodies of water on Earth, this lake stands out with its surreal, bright pink hue. But what makes Lake Hillier such a vibrant, special color, and why don’t just any tourists get to witness this beauty for themselves?

According to RBC-Ukraine, Lake Hillier is located on Middle Island, part of the Recherche Archipelago off the coast of Australia. The lake was discovered by British navigator Matthew Flinders in 1802 when he climbed to the highest point of the island. When he saw the bright pink lake, he was so impressed that he wrote about it in his diary.

Lake Hillier is surrounded by dense eucalyptus trees, which create a stark contrast to the bright pink water. The pink color is best seen from the air, which is why aerial shots of Hillier are so captivating. Unlike other colored lakes around the world , Hillier maintains a consistent bright pink color year-round.

The lake is not very large, about 600 meters long and 250 meters wide. It is relatively shallow but has a much higher salt concentration than seawater. As a result, a person can easily float on the surface without any effort.

In the early 20th century, attempts were made to mine salt from the lake, but these efforts were quickly halted due to the lake’s difficult access. The water can vary slightly in color, from bright pink to deep purple, depending on the weather. Despite its bright color, the water is safe to swim in and is free of harmful substances.

Many lakes around the world change color due to algae or minerals entering the water. For example, India's Lonar Lake changes color due to red algae activity during the hot season.

For a long time, Hillier believed the pink color came from some type of algae, although initial research did not confirm this. It was only in 2016, through the Extreme Microbiome Project, that the algae species Dunaliella salina was identified. This algae produces carotenoids – the pigments that give the water its pink color. These same compounds are used in dietary supplements as a source of vitamin A.

Despite its incredible beauty, Lake Hillier remains virtually inaccessible to most tourists . The lake is located in a remote area and the surrounding dense forests have no established trails. The only way to reach the lake is by helicopter or special sightseeing plane.

For this reason, visiting the lake is an expensive experience, accessible only to a select few. That’s why there are so few tourist photos of the site on social media, despite the huge amount of interest it attracts. Lake Hillier remains one of Australia’s most mysterious and little-known natural landmarks.

VN (according to Tin Tuc newspaper)

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