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Western Australia Self-Driving Ultimate Guide: The "Pink Ocean" Sung by Jay Chou Really Exists

Western Australia is truly a treasure trove‼️ On one trip, I encountered the happiest animals in the world, the most mysterious pink lake, the vastest canyons, the cutest dolphins…… ✈️ Itinerary Introduction D1️⃣ Hong Kong — Perth D2️⃣ Fremantle town — city dinner D3️⃣ Rottnest Island D4️⃣ Perth — Lancelin sandboarding — Pinnacles Desert — Geraldton D5️⃣ Geraldton — Pink Lake — Middle of Nowhere — Kalbarri D6️⃣ Kalbarri National Park — Kalbarri D7️⃣ Kalbarri — Shark Bay — Shell Beach — Eagle Bluff D8️⃣ Shark Bay — Monkey Mia — Out at sea D9️⃣ Shark Bay Francois Peron National Park, 4WD adventure D1️⃣0️⃣ Shark Bay — Perth . 📷 Recommended Check-ins 🌟 Rottnest Island, the Smiling Quokka Island Take the ferry to the island (recommended from Fremantle, round trip about 70 AUD), see the adorable Quokka short-tailed wallabies, rent a bike to circle the island (30 AUD/day) or take the island shuttle bus (20 AUD/day), go lobster fishing + enjoy a lobster feast (one lobster per person, super awesome!) . 🌟 Lancelin Sandboarding + Pinnacles Desert Lancelin has the largest sand dunes in Western Australia, sandboarding is free Pinnacles are millions of years old seabed shell deposits, the strange stone formations look like Martian terrain, best to visit at dusk for the most beautiful light and shadow, entrance fee 13 AUD per car . 🌟 Pink Lake (Hutt Lagoon) Recommended to drone shoot or take a helicopter tour ($230/person) to overlook, the lake water turns pink due to β-carotene produced by microorganisms, the ground is salt, crunching underfoot! No supplies nearby, remember to bring food for a picnic! * Best viewing season: September to November . 🌟 Kalbarri National Park Hike 30 minutes to Nature’s Window (remember to wear sports shoes), entrance fee about 12 AUD per car, very sunny in summer! Be sure to apply sunscreen! . 🌟 Shell Beach & Eagle Bluff Shell Beach is a white beach made entirely of shells, one of only two in the world Eagle Bluff cliff overlooks clear seawater, sometimes you can see sea turtles 🐢 . 🌟 Francois Peron National Park 4WD Adventure Requires a 4WD vehicle, recommended to rent a professional off-road car The visual impact of red earth + blue sea is especially suitable for aerial photography! Rich in wildlife, you can also soak in red mud hot springs! . 🔍 Practical Tips: 1️⃣ Book ferry tickets and sea tours in advance! 2️⃣ Signal is unstable throughout, download Google Maps offline packages in advance 3️⃣ UV rays in Western Australia are extremely strong, sunglasses + sunscreen are essential 4️⃣ Best photo time at Pink Lake is around 10 AM or during soft light at dusk
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