Perth, Western Australia｜God's Spilled Palette

📍 Perth / Lake Hillier / Rottnest Island / Busselton Jetty 🌟 Natural Wonders 🔹 Lake Hillier Location: Esperance, Western Australia Why Unique? One of the world’s three pink lakes, spanning 15 sq km. Science Behind It: High salinity + Dunaliella salina algae (produces beta-carotene). Best Time to Visit: Feb-Apr (peak salt concentration = vivid pink). Debate: Is it strawberry milkshake or taro ice cream colored? 🍓🍠 🔹 Rottnest Island Star Resident: The quokka (happiest animal on Earth)! Geology: 10km coral reef barrier + WWII underground tunnels (1942). Must-Do: Bike around the island for hidden bays. 🔹 Busselton Jetty Record Holder: World’s 2nd-longest wooden jetty (1.841km). Marine Life: Home to 127 species, including Australian sea lions. History: WA’s first international trade port (1865). 🏛️ Cultural Gems 🔹 Fremantle Prison UNESCO-listed: Best-preserved 19th-century prison in Australia. Spooky Fun: Night ghost tours with UV lights! 👻 🔹 Kings Park Biodiversity: 5,000+ native WA plant species. Viewpoint: 360° panoramas of Perth + Swan River. War Memorial: Honors 100,000 WA soldiers. 🌿 Climate & Ecology Avg Temp: 18.3°C (mild oceanic climate). Rainfall: 70% in winter (Jun-Aug). Conservation: 47 nature reserves within Perth metro. 📅 When to Go Pink Lakes: Feb-Apr (dry season = saltier = pinker!). Wildflower Season: Aug-Oct (12,000+ species bloom!). Whale Watching: May-Nov (humpback migration). 📍 Nearby Adventures The Pinnacles: Limestone formations (25,000 years old) in Nambung NP. Wave Rock: 15m-high granite wave (Aboriginal Rainbow Serpent legend). Margaret River: WA’s wine region (3 million cases/year). #Perth #WesternAustralia #PinkLakes #QuokkaSelfie #RoadTripWA