1/3/2024 0 Comments Salt flat utah memeAnd if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for our humble ‘gram. In fact, it’s so pretty (and just under two hours’ drive from Adelaide) that it’s often used as a backdrop for high-end fashion shoots. Like poetry, right? Lake Bumbunga Clare ValleyĪside from having a giggle-inducing name, Lake Bumbunga is also super pretty. In fact, Lake Eyre is as close to a super hero lake as it gets, masquerading as a giant saltpan before transforming with pinks and oranges after a summer rain. It’s one of the most famous and for good reason. If you’ve ever seen pictures of South Australia’s pink salt lakes-shoved under your nose by a wide-eyed and eager mate-then you’re probably familiar with Lake Eyre. You’ll need to put aside 1.5 hours for the flight from Adelaide and another 45 minutes for the drive but it’s worth it. It also rests conveniently close to Cactus Beach, known for tiptop surfing conditions should you like to shred. In fact, Lake MacDonnell is one of the more stunning (and therefore salty) of South Australia’s pink lakes with a super high salt concentration producing intense hues of pink and purple. Tuck away that straw Augustus Gloop, Lake MacDonnell may look every bit a strawberry milkshake but trust us when we say it’s anything but sweet. Now pack your bags friend, we’re going on a road trip. The less water in the lake, the more concentrated the salt, the brighter the colour (and more likes you’ll get). High salinity levels plus salt-loving algae and halobacteria equals bright pink lakes hogging your ‘gram. If you’re scratching your head at just how such a thing goes down, let us charm you with a spot of science: Thankfully a little birdie told us that South Australia, our very own South Australia, has salt lakes galore. Who has time to pop over to Bolivia or Utah for a smattering of salt? Not us (especially if our salted caramel addiction continues). While we’re all familiar with (and adept at) the first two, lakes always seem to elude us. There is a grand total of three things we like salty: our caramel, our memes and our lakes.
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