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Pink Lake - Port Gregory Road Causeway

Western Australia  >  Australia

Pink Lake near Port Gregory on WA's Coral Coast, is famous for its vibrant pink, red, or purple hues, caused by salt-loving algae.

Added* by Anonymous eBirder
Most recent update 13 januarja 2026

Description

Pink Lake, or Hutt Lagoon, near Port Gregory on Western Australia's Coral Coast, is famous for its vibrant pink, red, or purple hues, caused by salt-loving algae.

It also can hold good numbers of shorebirds including trans-equatorial migratory waders. Banded Stilt can occur here in numbers; as well, Red-necked Avocet, Red-capped Plover, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper and Red-necked Stint may be observed.

Recently rare Red-necked Phalarope has also been found.

Details

Access

From Northampton travel north/westwards along the Port Gregory - Northampton Road for 47 kms. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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