Rose Lake (Dirk Hartog)
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Overview
Highlights
Rose by name and by nature, the striking pink lake of Rose de Freycinet is one of the extraordinary sights you’ll see exploring the bushwalking, four-wheel-driving, fishing and camping playground of Dirk Hartog Island in the UNESCO World Heritage Shark Bay area. You can take your four-wheel-drive and off-road camper over to Dirk Hartog Island aboard the purpose-built barge that departs five times a day from Blackie’s Beach on Steep Point, seven hours’ drive from Denham.
Full-day guided tours by scenic flight are available direct from Denham, where you’ll get to see Rose Lake on the four-wheel-drive tour to Dampier’s Landing. Scenic flights over the island and lake also depart from Monkey Mia and Carnarvon.
It's believed that Rose Lake’s unusual colour is due to the salt-loving bacteria that thrive in extremely high levels of salinity. After long sunny periods without rain, the hue is as awe-inspiring as the character it was named after. The wife of French explorer, Louis de Freycinet, Rose famously stowed away on the ship her husband took on his world-wide scientific voyage, as she couldn’t bear to be without him. It’s believed that she was the first woman to circumnavigate the world by boat.
Activities
- Sight-seeing
- Four-wheel driving
- Photography
- Scenic flight (fees and bookings apply)
- Camping (fees apply)
Facilities
- Facility
- Facility
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the local visitor information centre for the most up to date information.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements when outside exploring.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park fees may apply for national parks in Western Australia. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
- Entry fees may change at anytime at the discretion of WA Parks and Wildlife Services, check their website for the most up to date information.
Photo credits: Dirk Hartog Island
Content credits: Dirk Hartog Island, WA Parks and Wildlife Service & Aussie Bucket List®
Location & Supplier
Rose Lake (Dirk Hartog)
Address: Rose Lake, Dirk Hartog Island, Western Australia 6537
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