Sauna Types & Features
Find the right kind of heat: bathhouses, infrared studios, wood-fired and floating saunas, and venues with ice baths, steam rooms and mineral pools.
Sauna types
Recovery & Contrast (43)
Recovery studios built around contrast therapy: sauna rounds followed by ice baths or cold plunges.
Bathhouses (42)
Social bathhouses with saunas, warm mineral pools, steam rooms and cold plunges, usually booked in timed sessions.
Infrared Studios (33)
Studios with private infrared sauna rooms. Infrared runs at a lower air temperature than a traditional sauna, which many first-timers find easier.
Day Spas & Hot Springs (20)
Day spas, resort spas and hot springs where sauna access comes with treatments or bathing passes.
Wood-Fired & Outdoor (16)
Wood-fired saunas in outdoor settings: beaches, forests, lakes and harbours, often with a natural cold dip.
Gyms & Health Clubs (14)
Gyms, studios and health clubs with saunas for members or casual visitors.
Beachside Saunas (13)
Saunas on or near the beach, perfect for alternating heat with an ocean swim.
Floating Saunas (8)
Saunas built on pontoons or boats, so your cold plunge is the lake, river or sea right outside the door.
Community Saunas (1)
Community-run and public saunas with low casual entry prices.
Which sauna is right for you?
A quick comparison of the main styles of sauna you will find in Australia.
| Style | Typical temperature | Session | Feels like | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finnish / traditional | 70–100°C | 8–15 min rounds | Strong, enveloping heat with bursts of steam | The classic hot–cold–rest ritual |
| Infrared | 45–65°C | 30–45 min | Gentle, dry, radiant warmth | Beginners and private sessions |
| Wood-fired | 70–95°C | 45–90 min sessions | Soft, rolling heat with a hint of woodsmoke | Outdoor settings and natural cold dips |
| Steam room | 40–50°C | 10–15 min | Humid, heavy warmth | A gentler alternative to dry heat |
| Ice bath / cold plunge | 0–15°C | 30 sec – 3 min | Bracing cold shock, then calm | Contrast therapy between heat rounds |
Temperatures are typical ranges; individual venues vary. If you have a medical condition or are pregnant, check with your doctor before using saunas or cold water.
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