The lake stretches about 1,969 feet long, surrounded by a strip of sand and eucalyptus trees. Scientists believe the water's bright pink color comes from bacteria living in the salt crusts.

Lake MacDonnell took my breath away, particularly the famous span of road with bright pink water on one side and blue-green on the other. Near Penong, this pink sand beach Australia experience ...

Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre becomes an orangey-pink color due to a pigment that appears when a certain type of algae absorbs salt. If you'd like to see it in all its pretty, pink glory, timing is crucial.

(CNN)Lakes aren't supposed to be pink. And yet, here's this one in Australia boasting a bright flamingo color. The new color of this salt lake in Victoria, Melbourne, is due to a perfect storm of ...

Pink Lake, Hutt Lagoon, Western Australia, 2020. Some of Western Australia's pink lakes are starting to turn blue. ENVIRONMENT ...

Hutt Lagoon in Western Australia is pictured with the Indian Ocean in the background. Pink lakes, caused by bacteria and algae living in the water, may become more common thanks to climate change.

Yes, way. As it turns out, Australia is home to at least seven pink-hued lakes, some of which are found inland and others that are nestled against the white sand beaches of the South Pacific.

When it rains, fresh nutrients get washed into the lake and trigger the growth of the more algae, making the pink more intense. However, when it is drier the lake turns a pale colour as it has a ...

But when it comes to Australia's Lake Hillier, that all depends on what kind of map you're looking at. In the pages of an atlas, it's a pretty boring blue oval on an equally boring little island.

Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre is Australia’s lowest geographical point and its largest saltwater lake, measuring 89 by 48 miles. The lake isn’t just an aesthetically pleasing attraction; it’s also ...