Injidup Spring

Statement of Significance

The springs has aesthetic value as a place of contrast in the harsh landscape for its consistent water supply has lead to more abundant vegetation at this site.

- This place has historic value for the Wadandi people as it was a camp site prior to and following European settlement of this region.

- The spring has historic value for its association with the early settlers who used the spring for drinking water and therefore supported the development of the region for farming.

- The surrounds of the spring has the potential to reveal archaeological finds from Wadandi people who used the place as a camp site and the later use by European settlers.

- The place has social value for the many members of the community who have visited the springs as a tourist destination.

- The place has social and cultural value for the Wadandi people who are likely to have connections to this place for cultural and spiritual reasons.

Physical Description

The place is a natural spring that discharges across the beach.

History

Injidup Spring has been identified of Aboriginal significance as it has been lodged on the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Inquiry System as a camp site. The origin of the name is not known.
The springs were identified in a survey of the area in 1869 and was used by early settlers as a source of drinking water for themselves and their stock. The 1869 survey of the site shows stockyards adjacent to the site which indicates it was well known and patronised from the mid 19th century. It is now within the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park and
accessible to the general public.

Further research is needed to determine the cultural and spiritual associations between the spring and the Wadandi.

Integrity/Authenticity

High Degree/High Degree
Integrity Notes: The place retains a high degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The place retains a high degree of authenticity.

Condition

Good

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