Bathhouses
Navia Prahran
Chapel Street bathhouse with a 90–100°C teepee sauna, a silent sauna and a 0–2°C cold plunge.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Ice Bath
Infrared Studios
Nimbus Co Fitzroy North
Nicholson Street studio from Nimbus Co with private infrared and traditional sauna rooms and ice bath add-ons.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Infrared Studios
Nimbus Co Richmond
Infrared and traditional sauna rooms in roughly 45-minute sessions, with an optional ice bath add-on.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Gyms & Health Clubs
SAINT Black
Private wellness club in South Melbourne with sauna and ice bath facilities for members.
Traditional Sauna
Ice Bath
Memberships
Floating Saunas
Sauna Boat Melbourne
Timber-lined sauna on a boat moored in Docklands, with ice baths on board between rounds.
Traditional Sauna
Ice Bath
Infrared Studios
Sona Rooms
Private sauna rooms in Prahran with infrared and traditional options and contrast sessions that include an ice bath.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
About saunas with ice bath
An ice bath is cold water chilled to roughly 0–5°C. It is the most intense form of cold exposure you will find at saunas and recovery studios, and immersions are kept short, usually 30 seconds to two minutes.
Ice baths are popular with athletes and contrast-therapy regulars. Enter slowly, keep your breathing slow and controlled, never hold your breath, and get out if you feel numb or light-headed. People with heart conditions should seek medical advice first.
SaunaFindr currently lists 49 venues under ice bath, with starting prices from $20.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is an ice bath?
Ice baths at Australian saunas and recovery studios are usually kept between about 0 and 5°C. Plunge pools are warmer, typically 8–15°C.
How long should you stay in an ice bath?
Beginners should aim for 30 seconds to a minute. Even experienced users rarely stay longer than two to three minutes. Get out straight away if you feel numb, dizzy or unwell.
Where can I find saunas with ice bath in Australia?
Use the filters on this page to narrow the list by state or city, or open the sauna map. Every listing shows its full facilities, so you can compare venues before booking.
Where to find them
Sydney 12
Perth 8
Melbourne 6
Brisbane 5
Fremantle 3
Gold Coast 3
Wollongong 3
Adelaide 2
Sunshine Coast 2
Byron Bay 2
Canberra 1
Hobart 1
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