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Lake Clifton thrombolites

Lake Clifton, Western Australia

A boardwalk over a saline lake to see living thrombolites, rock-like microbial structures.

Cost: Free
Booking: No need to book
Time to allow: 30 min

One of the largest colonies of freshwater microbialites in the southern hemisphere, in Yalgorup National Park. A quick stop on the Perth to Bunbury road.

Good to know

Take binoculars for the birds
Go in clear weather

Best time: Morning
Open: All year
Getting there: Sealed road then a short walk
Vehicles: Campervans fine
Dogs: No dogs

Facilities

Toilets

Directions

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