🇦🇺 Pink Lake, Ocean Cliffs & The Most Beautiful Sunset in WA 💗
🇦🇺 Perth Road Trip Day 2 | Pink Lakes, Coastal Cliffs & A Sunset Like No Other
If Day 1 was all about the desert, Day 2 completely surprised us with some of the most beautiful coastal landscapes in Western Australia.
We left our Airbnb in Wandina at 8 AM and started the day with a quick grocery stop at Woolworths Seacrest before returning to store everything in the fridge.
Then the adventure officially began.
💗 Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake)
After a 1.5-hour drive, we reached Hutt Lagoon.
The lookout itself is beautiful, but if you continue further down toward the toilet area, you'll discover an even larger section of the pink lake. The color changes depending on the sunlight, weather, and season, making every visit unique.
Seeing an entire lake painted in shades of pink against the blue sky felt almost unreal.
🌊 Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs
Next, we drove toward Kalbarri National Park.
The coastline here is absolutely breathtaking.
· Natural Bridge
· Castle Cove
· Island Rock Lookout
· Pot Alley
Massive cliffs, crashing waves, and endless Indian Ocean views make this one of the most underrated parts of Western Australia.
Every stop is only a short drive apart, making it easy to explore several viewpoints in one afternoon.
🍝 Lunch at Finlay's Kalbarri
After exploring the coast, we had lunch at Finlay's.
Our favorites:
· Seafood Linguine – AUD 35
· Exmouth Garlic Prawns – AUD 42
The seafood was fresh, the portions were generous, and it was the perfect break before continuing the journey.
🌄 Nature's Window & Kalbarri Skywalk
These two attractions are optional depending on your schedule, but they are definitely worth visiting.
Nature's Window frames the Murchison River perfectly, while the Kalbarri Skywalk offers panoramic views over the dramatic gorge landscapes.
We left the area around 3 PM to make sure we could catch sunset.
🌅 Horizon Ball (The Big Marble)
After another two-hour drive, we reached the famous Horizon Ball just before sunset.
As the sun slowly disappeared, the giant mirrored sphere reflected the changing colors of the sky, creating one of the most magical moments of our entire trip.
Sometimes the long drives in Western Australia reward you with views that photographs simply cannot capture.
🍳 Dinner: Self-cooked meal back at the Airbnb.
🚗 Driving Tip:
Distances in Western Australia are much longer than they appear on the map. Plan your fuel stops carefully, leave attractions before sunset whenever possible, and enjoy the journey because the road trip itself is part of the experience.
Day 2 proved that Western Australia isn't just about one famous destination.
It's about pink lakes, dramatic coastlines, endless roads, and sunsets you'll remember forever.
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