Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia: Scenic Views, Natural Window & Pink Lake Photos
Kalbarri National Park in Western Australia is basically Instagram gold—but totally skippable if you’re short on time. Still, here are a few photos to illustrate just how touristy it gets.
Like this one: a group of Chinese tourists carefully posing for that classic «I’m hanging over a cliff» shot.
And here’s the park’s iconic highlight—Natural Window.
Those who’ve been to Arches National Park in Utah might giggle, but in Kalbarri, people line up to frame themselves in this modest sandstone arch.
One more curious feature: Kalbarri National Park has two entry points—and each wants $15.
Yes, even if you’ve already paid at the other.
Travel tip: One gate has a booth with a live person. No paying, no entry.
The other gate? Self-service. Just drop $15 in a provided envelope.
We, of course, had no shame and simply kept driving at the self-service one.
Another note: Kalbarri is like a light, paved-up version of Karijini National Park, which is remote, rugged, and humble in amenities.
Kalbarri? Asphalt paths and wheelchair ramps.
So, expect crowds—lots of them.
As many as the wildflowers in spring.
October is peak bloom in Western Australia.
The flowers, though, look a bit different from what you’d find in your grandma’s garden.
The Town of Kalbarri
Pleasant little resort town. We stayed the night at Kalbarri Palm Resort—great value for money.
The main attraction? Feeding the pelicans on the beach.
Sadly, regular tourists can’t participate unless you bring your own fishing rod.
Pelicans don’t do carbs—they demand fish.
Hutt Lagoon – The Pink Lake
Just south of Kalbarri is Hutt Lagoon, a naturally pink salt lake.
Its color? Courtesy of microscopic algae.
There’s also a local biochemical plant nearby that turns these little critters into cosmetics and anti-aging serums.
Oh—and they’ve blocked every single road to the lake.
But tourists are nothing if not persistent. Many just climb over the fences for their shot.
Best captured by drone, obviously.