2024 Yallabatharra Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

A city embraced by beauty and tranquility.

Geraldton is a charming tourist destination with stunning natural scenery and rich historical and cultural heritage. The long coastline and white sandy beaches shimmer with golden light under the sun, and the waves gently lap against the shore, creating a pleasant sound. Geraldton not only has beautiful beaches, but also spectacular natural landscapes, such as the unique pink lake and ancient architecture and artistic atmosphere. In addition, Geraldton offers a variety of tourist experiences, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, snorkeling, and exploring the Abrolhos Islands and Hutt Lagoon. Visitors can also visit the Point Moore Lighthouse to learn about the local Aboriginal history and culture. Here is a travel guide to Geraldton that I have compiled. If it is helpful to you, remember to like and collect it🔥 - Attractions and prices: - Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake): This is one of the most famous attractions in Geraldton, and the lake water is a dreamy pink. From Geraldton, you can choose to visit the Pink Lake by joining a tour or driving yourself. The price of the tour varies depending on the itinerary and service content, generally ranging from AUD 100 to 300. If you drive yourself, you only need to pay for fuel and car rental (car rental is about AUD 50 to 150 per day). - Abrolhos Islands: Located about 60 kilometers from Geraldton, it consists of 122 islands and is a paradise for diving, fishing, snorkeling, photography, and bird watching. You can choose an aerial tour (about 2 hours, price about AUD 150 to 300), or take a cruise for a 3-5 day in-depth tour, priced around AUD 1000 to 3000. - Geraldton Museum: Showcases the region's ancient landforms, natural landscapes, marine environment, and Aboriginal culture. Tickets generally cost between AUD 10 and 20. - Point Moore Lighthouse: Australia's tallest metal lighthouse, one of Geraldton's landmarks. Free to visit, but there may be a fee to climb the lighthouse (around AUD 5 to 10). - "Horizon Crystal Ball": The world's largest crystal ball, one of the best places to watch the sunset locally. Free to visit. - Window of Nature: Located in Kalbarri National Park, not far from Geraldton. The sandstone canyons and naturally formed windows are spectacular, a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The entrance fee to Kalbarri National Park is around AUD 15. - Food and prices: - Lobster: Geraldton is known as the "Lobster Capital of the World", where you can taste fresh and delicious lobster. In local restaurants, a medium-sized lobster costs around AUD 50 to 100. - Western food: Local Western restaurants offer a variety of delicious Western dishes, such as steak and pasta. The average price per person is AUD 30 to 50. - Brunch: Local cafes offer a variety of brunch options, such as eggs Benedict and avocado toast. Prices range from AUD 15 to 30. - Chinese restaurants: There are some Chinese restaurants offering authentic Chinese cuisine, a good choice for those who miss their hometown flavors. The average price per person is AUD 20 to 30. - Precautions: - Climate and season: Geraldton has hot summers and mild winters. Take precautions against sun and heatstroke when traveling in summer. The best time to see wildflowers is from July to October each year. If you are interested in wildflowers, you can choose to visit during this period. - Transportation: Self-driving is a convenient way to get around Geraldton, but be aware of local traffic rules and driving habits. If you want to visit nearby attractions, it is recommended to plan your route in advance and understand the road conditions. - Communication and network: Some remote areas may have poor signal, especially in areas like Pink Lake and Abrolhos Islands. It is recommended to download offline maps in advance or inform your family and friends of your itinerary. - Cultural customs: Respect local Aboriginal culture and customs. When visiting Aboriginal cultural sites or interacting with Aboriginal residents, be polite and respectful. - Safety precautions: When participating in water activities such as diving and snorkeling, follow the instructor's instructions and pay attention to safety❗

Western Australia Leisurely 5-Day Itinerary~~.

For Jay Chou's pink ocean!! It's really beautiful!! Itinerary 🌟Day 1: Lancelin White Sand Dunes - Pinnacles Desert - Geraldton Drive 1 hour from Perth to White Sand Dunes (sandboarding), be careful! If you haven't experienced it, you can try it, but your hair, face and clothes will be covered in sand, and it's windy! Then drive 1 hour to Pinnacles Desert (Picture 3), then drive 2 hours to Geraldton for the night. 🌟Day 5: Pink Lake Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake Drive 30 minutes to Pink Lake, you can also take a helicopter tour around Pink Lake for an hour. 200/person (as shown in Picture 1) It's really beautiful, but the helicopter ride is really dizzy. 🌟Day 6: Indian Ocean - Window to the World Go to Kalbarri National Park to see the Indian Ocean (Picture 6) and experience the Window to the World in the afternoon (Picture 7). Return to Perth in 5 hours. 🌟Day 4: Sea Train (Busselton) - Margaret River Winery Drive 2.5 hours from Perth to Busselton to experience the Hayao Miyazaki "Spirited Away" style Sea Train. In the afternoon, go to Margaret River Resort, there are over a thousand wineries here, you can go wine tasting, although we don't understand it hahahahaha 🌟Day 5: Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse The meeting point of the Southern Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Further south is Antarctica. It's super windy here! Return to Perth in the afternoon. Ps: Don't underestimate the UV rays here! Super strong! Sunscreen is a must! And the highest strength sunscreen! Just find Australian sunscreen and it will be very effective!

Barbie girl’s land - Pink Lake

Landing in the Barbie Girl’s land, the pink lake. The photos are taken during afternoon and evening. The reflection of the sky on the surface of the pink lake, creating a big contrast of blue sky against the pink lake. So amaze with the colour of the Mother Nature. If you are the fans of Jay Chou, this is the pink lake that shows in his MV #winhkflight #pinklake #Barbiegirl #Girlland #Geoinperth #lovelife #yolo #wolo #Huttlagoon #holiday #Pinkisgirlfavourite

Recommendation for Off-the-beaten-path Travel Destinations for Spring Festival | Reverse Tourism for a Warm Winter, with Guide Included

It's not far from the Spring Festival in 2024, have you started planning your trip? If you want to go to a less crowded and beautiful travel destination, take a look at Western Australia, a stunning and off-the-beaten-path treasure destination! It's especially suitable for reverse tourism now, to have a warm Spring Festival~ Reasons for recommendation 🌟This place is vast and sparsely populated, with countless essence of beautiful scenery, extremely magnificent coastline and diverse landscape, pink lake, pure beaches, endless Indian Ocean, cute short-tailed dwarf kangaroos... all constitute a unique dream trip 🌟Short flight time, suitable for family trips~ From January 19 to February 17, 2024, direct flights from Shanghai to Perth, three times a week~ 🌟No time difference with China, you can celebrate the New Year with your friends and family at the same time~ Places worth visiting 1. Perth: The capital of Western Australia, is a vibrant and modern city with beautiful beaches, parks, museums and art centers. 2. Hutt Lagoon Also known as the Pink Lake, it is a rare magical salt lake on the Western Australian coastline, presenting a beautiful dreamy pink color and the deep blue sea water forms a rare color 3. Rottnest Island: Only 19 kilometers away from Perth, it is famous for its clear sea water, white beaches and cute short-tailed dwarf kangaroos~ 4. Kalbarri National Park: Located 500 kilometers north of Perth, it has spectacular canyons, red rocks and charming beaches~ 5. The Pinnacles: Located in the Nambung National Park 260 kilometers north of Perth, the park is full of strange-shaped stone pillars scattered in the desert, forming a unique spectacle~

Herten Lake's pinkness

Hutt Lagoon is located near Geraldton and appears pink due to its rich algae and high salinity, presenting an unusual color that has become a must-visit spot for countless girls. The lake surface of the pink lake presents different colors within a day, satisfying all the fantasies of a girl's heart. In addition to admiring the pink lake up close, you can also take a sightseeing plane to overlook it. The sea area adjacent to the pink lake has a beautiful coral reef, and taking a plane to overlook the pink lake water and the blue sea water creates a strong visual impact. According to online guides, Pink Lake is in a dry period from January to March, and I thought I wouldn't be able to see it, so I prepared for the worst. We came to Western Australia in March because it was our wedding anniversary, and it was the end of summer in the southern hemisphere, with high temperatures causing a lot of evaporation of the lake water, and Pink Lake was still in a dry period. If you have a strong obsession with Pink Lake, avoid the dry period and choose a scenic flight, which is the correct way to open it. We also visited Pink Lake on the outbound and return journeys. On the first visit, Pink Lake was seen at noon. At this time, the water level of Pink Lake was not high, and there were large white salt crystals. Parking was convenient on the Pink Lake Lookout side, but the shooting effect was not satisfactory. However, it was still better than expected, after all, there were not high expectations originally. Boys will never know how hard girls work to take photos. I have seen many girls go into the lake to take pictures online, and as a girl myself, I am very impressed. I also tried to walk into the lake, but the soft mud at the edge of the lake made me feel unsafe, and the smell emanating from the lake made me retreat decisively. On the second visit back to the Pink Lake in the afternoon, the light was softer and the faint pink color appeared even more delicate. We originally wanted to find a better shooting angle, and had seen online that some people drove to the other side of the lake, but parking was difficult and there was a risk of getting stuck. We ultimately gave up and could only say that our obsession with the Pink Lake was not strong enough. 📮[Travel Tips] ▪️The two most commonly mentioned pink lakes in Western Australia are Lake Hillier south of Perth, which is pink all year round, but currently there is no direct way to land on the island, so you can only view it by plane. The more convenient one to drive to is Hutt Lagoon north of Perth, where there are also some mining fields with different colors, which look even more beautiful from the air and are known as God's palette. ▪️We didn't walk into the lake because our shoes might get ruined. If you plan to go into the water, prepare a pair of shoes that you're willing to throw away. ▪️Pink Lake is really worth appreciating from an aerial perspective. The lake surface captured by aerial photography is quite pink. If you have extra time, you can consider taking a sightseeing flight. ▪️From January to March, the Pink Lake is in a dry period. During this time, the water level of the Pink Lake is low, and there are large areas of white salt crystals. Avoiding the dry period and choosing a flight tour is the correct way to experience it.

Hutt Lagoon

Address - George Grey Dr, Yallabatharra WA 6535, Australia Highlights - Favourite color, favourite place. A must to visit if you are at Perth! Rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake @ Port Gregory

Getting There - worth the drive from Geraldton to Port Gregory since we are going down south to Perth. Attractions - Hutt Lagoon is known as the pink lake because the water actually looks pink. This is due to the large presence of the carotenoid-producing algae Dunaliella Salina in the lake, which is a source of beta-carotene and vitamin A. This algae is used as a colouring agent in foods and cosmetics. Hotels - we did not book any there! 😉 Food & Restaurants - you gotta drive a bit to Kalbarri Shopping - well, we did not do any shopping near port gregory but there is a general store nearby. Will go again!

In addition to Pink Lake, there are 5 other stunning salt lakes in Western Australia. 1. Lake Magic (photos 2 and 3): Hyden, WA 6359 2. Hutt Lagoon (photos 4 and 5): LOT 10527, George Grey Drive, Yallabatharra, WA 6535 This is Western Australia's most famous pink lake. The locals I met there said the best time to visit was at 3pm. 3. Little Lagoon (photo 6): 80 Monkey Mia Road, Denham, WA 6537 4. Unnamed pink lake 1 (photo 7): Shark Bay (coordinates: -26.1985234, 113.7077206) 5. Unnamed pink lake 2 (photo 8): Monjingup near WA 6450 (coordinates: -33.8205705, 121.8517004)