Lake Bumbunga

Less than two hours’ drive from Adelaide, Lake Bumbunga’s bubble gum shores draw an eclectic crowd from casual photographers to high-end fashion brands. Located in Lochiel, the lake is known to change colour from pink, to white, to blue, depending on the salinity of the water throughout the year.

Head east for 40 minutes from Lake Bumbunga and you’ll find yourself in the famed Clare Valley wine region, where you can quench your thirst with colour-coordinated rosé from Mr Mick, Kilikanoon or Jim Barry.

Salt lakes turn a pink colour due to high salinity levels, but the colour varies depending on salt content and the season. Be sure to check the conditions of any salt lake where possible before travelling. Check on social media pages for Lake Bumbunga to see the latest images posted, to gauge the pinkness of the lake.

Lake Bumbunga is a 1 hour and 40 minute drive from Adelaide.