Western Australia dream experience | Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake helicopter tour, the panoramic view is unbelievably beautiful!

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If you have ever been attracted by the photos of a large pink lake on IG, then you must include the Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake Helicopter Experience in Western Australia on your travel list! It is not uncommon to walk across the Pink Lake on foot, but overlooking the entire Rose Lake from the sky is a truly dreamy upgraded experience!

What is Hutt Lagoon? Why is it pink?
Hutt Lagoon is located near the small town of Port Gregory on the northwest coast of Western Australia, about a 40-minute drive from Kalbarri. The reason why the lake water appears pink is that the lake is rich in an algae called Dunaliella salina, which produces a large amount of beta-carotene under high salt content and strong light, making the lake water appear pink like toffee, and sometimes even turns into light purple, dark red or orange-pink, which is very magical!

Helicopter experience | See the most dreamy pink lake from the air
The best way to appreciate this natural work of art is to take a helicopter ride to see Hutt Lagoon from the air. Seen from the air, the lake looks like an overturned watercolor plate, with pink, white, blue and green colors interlaced into geometric patterns, as if you have walked into a surreal painting.

Experience highlights:
* Flight duration: Generally, you can choose from 10, 15 or 30 minutes, which can be flexibly arranged according to your schedule and budget.
* Take-off location: Most helicopter experiences depart from Kalbarri Airport or near Port Gregory.
* Photography angle: The high-altitude perspective allows you to capture the entire lake and the coastline, with strong contrast and saturated colors, which is perfect for taking blockbuster photos.
* Window-free shooting experience: Some helicopter companies also provide "window models", allowing you to take beautiful photos without reflections directly with your mobile phone or camera.

Suggested itinerary
Depart from Kalbarri → Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake Helicopter Experience → Kalbarri Coastline Sunset
It can be arranged together with other surrounding itineraries such as "Window of the World", for example:
* Visit Kalbarri National Park (Nature’s Window, Z-Bend Lookout) in the morning
* Move to Port Gregory at noon and enjoy an aerial tour of the Pink Lake
* Return to Kalbarri beach in the evening to enjoy the sunset

Tips
* The saturation of pink will vary depending on the season, weather and sunlight angle. We recommend taking a helicopter around noon when there is plenty of light.
* Wearing bright-colored clothes (white, yellow, red) will make you stand out more in photos.
* It is recommended to book helicopter trips in advance, especially during peak season or school holidays.

Budget reference
* 10-minute flight: starting from approximately AU$120
* 20-30 minutes flight: approximately AU$200-300 (prices vary by company and flight distance)
You can refer to operators such as Kalbarri Scenic Flights, Nationwest Aviation, Geraldton Air Charter, etc. Some of them can also depart from Geraldton.