Treat your mates to some easygoing outdoor time at Western Australia’s Injidup Natural Spa. A spontaneous drive to Margaret River and a bubbly saltwater spa? Who could say no?

 

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Injidup Natural Spa Highlights

  • Unique natural ocean spa
  • Beautiful rugged coastline
  • Salt and sun baby!

Quick Facts

Distance: 200m
Duration: A short five-minute rock scramble from the car park
Closest town: Yallingup, WA

Skill Level

Beginner

Although this isn’t a difficult spot to reach, it involves walking across slippery and uneven rock platforms which may have water washing over them. It’s best to visit in a group and with people who can swim! The pool is still affected by the waves and swell of the ocean.

Read more: Staying Safe On Coastal Rock Platforms

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How to Get to Injidup Natural Spa

The spa is about a six minute drive south of Yallingup and just under three hours south of Perth.

Turn off Caves Road onto Wyadup Road and follow it to its end. You’ll know you’re in the right spot if you see a horse paddock opposite the car park. Scramble over the rocks in the direction the road was heading to find the spa.

 

Bathing In Injidup Natural Spa // Yallingup (WA), cedric and melody tang, south west western Australia, beach, spa

Essential Gear

  • Bathers & towel
  • Sun protection
  • Drinking water
  • Sturdy shoes if you’re not so steady on your feet
  • A picnic!

What It’s Like Visiting Injidup Natural Spa

This stunning and unique natural spa is starting to become popular, but if you can catch it on a quiet day, it still feels like a hidden piece of paradise. Don’t be put off by signs in the car park saying sharks have been spotted at Injidup Beach! The spa is a secluded little pool nestled in a canal of huge coastal boulders.

 

Bathing In Injidup Natural Spa // Yallingup (WA), cedric and melody tang, south west western Australia, beach, spa

 

On the right day, you’ll find it glassy and inviting. Set up your belongings on a rock nearby and wade into the pool. This is how the spa works: crashing waves rush up the rocks and fizzle out between the cracks, pouring white bubbles into the little pool. WA’s ocean waters are known to be a tad on the chilly side, but these bubbles warm up the spa.

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If you need a bit more of a warm-up before or after the dip, take a walk past the paddock of horses and down to the rocky coast. Northwards from here, it’s about a 40-minute rocky scramble to Canal Rocks, one of the region’s most well-known spots.

 

9 Stunning Natural Wonders To Visit In South Western Australia, Injidup Spa, photo by Cedric Tang, south western australia, coast, beach

Injidup Natural Spa Tips

  • Although this is essentially a rock pool, Injidup Natural Spa is still affected by waves and swell, which aren’t to be underestimated. Multiple have died in this spot when they were pulled out to sea, so swimming skills are still needed to enjoy this place
  • Check the ocean conditions before visiting! Make sure there’s no major swell and if you’re particularly concerned about waves, visit during low tide
  • The spa is very popular so for your best chance to visit without the crowds, come in the early morning or during the cooler months

Injidup Natural Spa FAQs

Can you swim in Injidup Natural Spa?

Yes! You can swim at Injidup Natural Spa, just be aware it’s a small rock pool that’s quite popular, so there may not be an abundance of space for everyone to be in the water. Also be cautious as it’s

How do you get to the Injidup Natural Spa?

The spa is around a six minute drive from Yallingup, WA down Caves Road and onto Wyadup Road to reach the car park at the end of the road.

What should I wear to Injidup Natural Spa?

Although reaching the natural spa isn’t a far hike, it crosses coastal rock platforms which may be slippery, so it’s best to wear some kind of walking shoe across the rocks to reach the spa. You can swim at the spa so remember to pack your swimmers!

What creates the spa effect at Injidup?

The bubbling spa effect is created by the crashing of waves over the rocks and through the crevices.

Are there any facilities at Injidup Natural Spa?

There are no facilities.

 

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