Lake Magic
Lake Magic is located only 1 kilometre north of the famous Wave Rock. The water is clear but salty and the lake is surrounded by white sand.
Lake Magic is a naturally occurring salt lake with a gypsum base. The Wheatbelt is an area with low drainage, which means rainwater pools and evaporates, creating salt lakes. Many of the lakes are dry year-round, unless there is heavy rainfall. Lake Magic does have water, but thanks to the gypsum content, nothing lives or grows in it.
Gypsum is a common mineral containing calcium, sulphur and water. In a body of water like Lake Magic, gypsum forms through the process of water depositing and then evaporating. It is known as an evaporite rock or mineral.
The scenery here is particularly spectacular at sunrise and sunset, with beautiful colour changes and sightings of kangaroos.
This site is part of the Wheatbelt Science Trail and GeoTrail, you can find more information or other sites of interest across the region on the map.
The Cache
The cache is a small PVC hidden in tree hollow.