Monday, 17 June 2019

Lake with the tin mine blues!

Little Blue Lake is not far from Derby and Gladstone and is a natural phenomenon resulting from the pioneering mining days of South Mt. Cameron and surrounding areas in the Far North East of Tasmania.  Originally a mine hole, the lake reflects a vivid aqua blue from the minerals in it's base.
The lake is acidic but I've seen photos of people swimming in it, which is not recommended.

Posted a photo of the Lake in 2018 taken by youngest son here.
Our visit was the first.







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38 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,Monday, 17 June 2019 at 01:37:00 GMT+10

    Would be good to see the skin of these people after a dip in an acidic lake!

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 20:47:00 GMT+10

      It would be. I don't know how acidic it is, doesn't say on the notice there.

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  2. Jordi López PérezMonday, 17 June 2019 at 01:46:00 GMT+10

    Bonito rincón. Làstima que sea acido y no puedas bañarte, Margaret.
    Un abrazo y buena semana.

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 20:48:00 GMT+10

      On a hot day it would be good if you could drop in for a swim there Jordi.

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  3. Author R. Mac WheelerMonday, 17 June 2019 at 03:35:00 GMT+10

    Yeah...mines leave nasty reminders

    ...even if the water is pretty

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 20:49:00 GMT+10

      They do, and there are many past tin mines and so on around the area.

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  4. ElaMonday, 17 June 2019 at 03:37:00 GMT+10

    Such a gorgeous view !!
    Greetings

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  5. CynthiaMonday, 17 June 2019 at 04:33:00 GMT+10

    Too bad it is the result of pollution from mining but the color of the water in that lake is just amazing. I don’t think i would be going for a swim. It seems that acidic water would burn the skin.

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 20:50:00 GMT+10

      Too acidic would certainly burn the skin, and I suppose a mild dose of it would not help ones skin.

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  6. Bob BushellMonday, 17 June 2019 at 04:57:00 GMT+10

    Amazing blue lake, well photographed.

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 20:51:00 GMT+10

      Thank Bob and no photo-shopping either, it is as it is.

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  7. Miradas desde mi lenteMonday, 17 June 2019 at 05:54:00 GMT+10

    El color del agua se ve precioso.

    Besos

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  8. AdamMonday, 17 June 2019 at 06:03:00 GMT+10

    That water is so pretty.

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  9. Elephant's ChildMonday, 17 June 2019 at 06:08:00 GMT+10

    WHAT a colour. And no, I am not tempted to swim in it.
    'Natural' is not always safe or healthy.

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 20:54:00 GMT+10

      It's an amazing colour, I wouldn't swim in it either bit risky and the depth of the lake is not stated on the sign.

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  10. TeresaMonday, 17 June 2019 at 07:40:00 GMT+10

    Se ve precioso, me encanta el color. Besitos.

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  11. Jo-Anne's RamblingsMonday, 17 June 2019 at 09:42:00 GMT+10

    What amazing shots, such striking blue

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  12. AnonymousMonday, 17 June 2019 at 12:29:00 GMT+10

    I remember the lake photo. It is just incredible.

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 21:19:00 GMT+10

      You ever know what you are going to find when travelling.

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  13. RosieMonday, 17 June 2019 at 14:24:00 GMT+10

    What a great photo of the lake, can't understand why anyone would swim in it but people do strange things. Another place to visit on my list. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 21:20:00 GMT+10

      Certainly worth a look and a photo Rosie.
      I too can't believe that some people would swim it in - have no brains I guess :)

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  14. Bill Monday, 17 June 2019 at 17:23:00 GMT+10

    Incredible color--- Beautiful pictures.

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  15. RiverMonday, 17 June 2019 at 20:29:00 GMT+10

    The colour is amazing! Imagine living near there and seeing it every day.

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 17 June 2019 at 21:21:00 GMT+10

      It's a few klm from the nearest town..I expect those people don't call in often.

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  16. RosemaryMonday, 17 June 2019 at 21:05:00 GMT+10

    It must be amazing to see such vivid turquoise blue water in a lake.

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  17. Existe Sempre Um LugarTuesday, 18 June 2019 at 18:37:00 GMT+10

    Bom dia, maravilhoso lago, é apetecível para entrara na agua, as fotos são lindas.
    AG

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  18. bailiWednesday, 19 June 2019 at 22:09:00 GMT+10

    Lake's color is strikingly beautiful
    hope they were not hurt who swum in it

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 24 June 2019 at 21:33:00 GMT+10

      Have never heard of anyone hurting themselves through swimming in the lake, well not as yet.

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  19. Lowcarb team memberThursday, 20 June 2019 at 07:50:00 GMT+10

    Wow! That really is an amazing blue colour.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Margaret DMonday, 24 June 2019 at 21:34:00 GMT+10

      It is a pretty colour and no photoshopping from me either.

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