A New Floating Sauna Has Landed At One Of WA’s Most Iconic Swimming Holes

There's a new way to unwind in the karri forest, and it involves fire, cold water, and serenity. A brand new floating sauna has just launched at Pemberton Pool, a nearly century-old swimming hole in WA's Southern Forests region. Once a constructed swimming pool for the families of timber workers in the 1920s, the space has been reimaged as the ultimate off-the-beaten-track wellness experience.

The setup is refreshingly low-tech: two wood-fired sauna huts moored on the water, built for swapping heat for a cold plunge and back again, on repeat, until you've fully switched off. It's the location, though, that really makes this special. You'll have to navigate the 120 hectares of protected forest park that surrounds Pemberton Pool to find your desired location, offering unrivalled tranquility. 

Groups can book a shared hour for $55 a head, with each hut holding up to six people. Or go all in on a private hour for $305, sauna master included, for a session that's entirely your own. Being a 3.5 hour drive from Perth, conside this a wellness getaway rather than a quick trip to the local. Pack an overnight bag, bring the group, and let the forest do the rest.

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