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Lake
Tyrrell is a shallow,
salt-crusted depression
in north-west Victoria,
Australia. The name
'Tyrrell' is
derived from the local
Wergaia word for
'sky', the
Boorong First Nations
people of the area are
distinguished for their
interest in star-lore.
The Boorong, with their
astronomical
traditions, told
stories connected with
constellations in the
night sky.
The
lake is also used for
salt production, and
the pinkish hues of the
lake—caused by
algae and bacteria in
the salty
water—were
another drawcard. The
colours change
depending on weather,
water levels, and time
of day, adding to its
mystique.
It
is a popular location
to take photographs of
the lake's
mirror-like surface
during winter, when
ground water percolates
to the surface and
inflows arrive from
creek systems. During
dry periods —
when I visited —
people can walk on to
the lake area where
salt has formed a solid
surface..
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