This Lake Is Pink 365 Days a Year + 2 Other Oddities

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Explore three of Australia’s most extraordinary natural wonders—each shaped by time, chemistry, and geological forces over millions of years. From a lake so vibrantly pink it defies belief, to one of the longest continuous sea cliffs on Earth, to a sandstone highland carved into valleys and ridges by erosion, these are some of the continent’s most fascinating and unexpected geological landscapes. Whether you're drawn to dramatic coastlines, colorful chemistry, or ancient plateaus, this episode uncovers the stories behind the landforms that define Australia’s hidden geologic marvels.

We begin with Lake Hillier, a striking bubblegum-pink lake located on Middle Island off the southern coast of Western Australia. This hypersaline lake is permanently tinted pink due to the presence of halophilic microorganisms, including the pigment-producing algae Dunaliella salina. Unlike other colored lakes that change with the seasons, Lake Hillier remains vivid pink year-round—even when bottled. Surrounded by white salt crusts and framed by eucalyptus woodland, this surreal lake is separated from the deep blue Southern Ocean by only a narrow strip of sand, creating a natural color contrast that’s almost too strange to be real. With its extreme chemistry and scientific intrigue, Lake Hillier is a perfect example of how biology and geology can combine to produce something truly otherworldly.

Next, we travel to South Australia’s southern edge to witness the Bunda Cliffs—a continuous wall of limestone stretching for over 200 kilometers along the Great Australian Bight. These towering escarpments, up to 120 meters high, mark where the flat Nullarbor Plain ends and drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Formed from ancient marine sediments and uplifted during Australia’s slow drift from Antarctica, the cliffs have been sculpted by wave erosion and saltwater over millions of years. Layer upon layer of exposed rock records a timeline of lost seas, ancient fossils, and tectonic motion. Today, the Bunda Cliffs offer one of the most striking coastal views in the world, and a rare opportunity to see an entire continent sliced open by natural forces.

Finally, we ascend into the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, where a massive sandstone plateau has been carved into gorges, cliffs, and towering rock formations by relentless erosion. Formed from sediment laid down more than 250 million years ago and later uplifted into a broad highland, this landscape has been shaped by rain and rivers into one of Australia’s most iconic natural regions. The Three Sisters—a trio of jagged sandstone spires overlooking the Jamison Valley—stand as one of the Blue Mountains’ most famous formations. The range takes its name from the blue haze that fills the air, caused by light scattering through oil droplets released by the area’s dense eucalyptus forests. The result is a dramatic and visually enchanting environment where geology, ecology, and atmosphere collide.

This video offers a unique look at three geologically significant and visually stunning sites across Australia. Whether you’re passionate about Earth science, natural beauty, or the strange wonders hidden in remote corners of the continent, these formations offer a deeper understanding of the forces that shape the planet we live on. Watch now to discover the surprising stories behind Australia’s pink lake, towering sea cliffs, and mist-covered highlands.

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00:00-00:47 - Introduction
00:48-03:24 - Australia's Forbidden Pink Lake: Lake Hillier
03:25-06:23 - The Bunda Sea Cliffs in South Australia
06:24-09:01 - The Blue Mountains & Three Sisters
09:02-09:47 - Conclusion & Patreon / YouTube Member Thank You!