Recovery & Contrast
GROUNDUP Wellness
Traditional and infrared saunas on level 2 of DKSN 2.0, with a free Friday trial session.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Memberships
Day Spas & Hot Springs
Hale Barton
Health spa with sauna and steam room, included with longer treatments.
Traditional Sauna
Steam Room
Infrared Studios
Reju Braddon
Traditional and infrared saunas on Lonsdale Street.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Memberships
About saunas with traditional sauna
"Traditional sauna" covers any timber sauna heated by a stove and stones, whether electric or wood-fired, as opposed to infrared panels. The air temperature is high, usually 70–90°C, and humidity can be raised by adding water to the stones. Many venues use "traditional" and "Finnish" interchangeably.
Traditional saunas are the backbone of most Australian bathhouses and recovery studios. They are ideal for contrast therapy because the strong heat makes a cold plunge feel especially refreshing.
SaunaFindr currently lists 63 venues under traditional sauna, with starting prices from $20.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find saunas with traditional sauna in Australia?
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Where to find them
Melbourne 14
Perth 9
Brisbane 7
Sydney 7
Adelaide 6
Gold Coast 5
Canberra 3
Fremantle 3
Sunshine Coast 3
Wollongong 2
Mornington Peninsula 2
Cradle Mountain 1
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