Beachside Saunas
Cedar & Salt
Mobile wood-fired Finnish saunas set up on the sand for up to 12 people, with the ocean as your cold plunge. Also pops up…
Finnish Sauna
Wood-Fired
Ocean or Lake Dip
Beachside Saunas
Harbour Heat at Q Station
Wood-fired sauna on the harbour side of Q Station with views to Manly Cove and a cold dip at Quarantine Beach. Free shuttle from…
Wood-Fired
Ocean or Lake Dip
Bathhouses
The Banya
Russian-style bathhouse in Mullumbimby with a wood-fired sauna, drench buckets, steam room, hot mineral pools and a cold plunge.
Wood-Fired
Cold Plunge
Steam Room
About saunas with wood-fired
Wood-fired saunas burn timber to heat the stones. Fans describe the heat as softer and more enveloping than electric stoves, with a faint smell of wood smoke and the sound of the fire. Most wood-fired saunas in Australia are outdoors or mobile, set up on beaches, beside lakes or on floating pontoons, so a natural cold plunge is often just steps away.
Because they rely on a live fire, session times can be fixed around the burn, so book ahead and arrive on time.
SaunaFindr currently lists 12 venues under wood-fired, with starting prices from $40.
Frequently asked questions
Are wood-fired saunas hotter than electric saunas?
Not necessarily, but the heat feels different: softer and more radiant near the stove. Temperatures vary more around the room, so try different seats.
Where can I find saunas with wood-fired in Australia?
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