Sauna Etiquette: How to Enjoy Your First Bathhouse Visit
What to wear, what to bring and the unwritten rules of sharing a sauna, so your first bathhouse visit is relaxed rather than awkward.
Sauna Guides
How-to guides on sauna types, contrast therapy and bathhouse etiquette.
New to saunas, or ready to get more out of your sessions? Our guides explain the different styles of sauna you will find in Australia, how to combine heat with an ice bath or cold plunge, and the etiquette that makes shared bathhouses work for everyone. Each guide links to venues in the directory, so you can go from reading to booking.
Looking for somewhere to go? Compare sauna types and facilities or open the sauna map.
Sauna and Cold Plunge: A Beginner’s Guide to Contrast Therapy
Hot, cold, rest, repeat. How to structure your first sauna and ice bath session, how long to stay in, and how to do it safely.
Finnish vs Infrared Sauna: Which Is Right for You?
Traditional Finnish saunas heat the air; infrared saunas warm your body directly. Here is how they compare on temperature, feel, session length and price.