Bathhouses
38 Degrees The Bathhouse
Basement bathhouse a few steps from Bondi Beach with a Finnish salt sauna, a private infrared suite for up to two people and ice…
Finnish Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa
Phone-free thermal springs with dozens of geothermal pools, a timber-clad Nordic-style sauna, a glacial mist room and cold plunge pools.
Traditional Sauna
Cold Plunge
Mineral / Hot Pool
Bathhouses
Alchemy Saunas East Fremantle
Three saunas and a 50,000-litre ice pool at the historic Royal George Hotel.
Traditional Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Aqua Ignis Bathhouse
Mountain bathhouse in Blackheath with a hot-rock sauna powered by a Saunum heater and a bracing cold plunge.
Hot Stone Sauna
Cold Plunge
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AUN Bathhouse
Japanese-inspired bathhouse with a wood-fired cedar sauna, mineral-rich hot bath and a gentle 15–16°C plunge, shaped with sauna specialists TTNE.
Wood-Fired
Cold Plunge
Mineral / Hot Pool
Bathhouses
Bath Haus Cronulla
Cronulla's local bathhouse with both traditional and infrared saunas and a cold plunge, minutes from the beach.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
Capybara Bathhouse
Intimate Surry Hills bathhouse with a hot-stone sauna reaching up to 90°C and a two-person cold plunge, booked in 90-minute sessions.
Hot Stone Sauna
Cold Plunge
Memberships
Bathhouses
Ember Bath House
Osborne Park bathhouse with sauna and ice bath for contrast sessions.
Traditional Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
EQ Bathhouse
South Melbourne bathhouse with a traditional Finnish sauna and a 5°C cold plunge.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
Escape Bathhouse Chatswood
Bathhouse inside the heritage-listed Seymour Building with infrared saunas and ice baths, booked in two-hour sessions.
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Greenhouse Bathhouse
Garden bathhouse in the Tallebudgera Valley with a red cedar sauna, custom wet steam room, outdoor showers and cold magnesium plunge.
Traditional Sauna
Cold Plunge
Steam Room
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Lan Bathhouse
Rooftop bathhouse atop the Paradise Centre with mineral pools, Finnish saunas, steam rooms and cold plunges.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Steam Room
Bathhouses
Life Hub Bayside
Bayside wellness hub with a traditional sauna, infrared cabins and cold water immersion.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
Luxe Bathhouse
Docklands bathhouse and day spa combining heat facilities with massage and body treatments.
Traditional Sauna
Steam Room
Bathhouses
Merse Wellness Spa
Perth's largest hot magnesium pool plus thermal and infrared saunas, a salt room, ice fountain and cold plunge experiences.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
Mineral Bathhouse Adelaide
Adelaide's communal bathhouse with a Nordic sauna, infrared saunas, 8°C ice plunge, salt room and a 37°C magnesium pool.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Native State
European-inspired bathhouse near Kirra Beach with cedar and infrared saunas, steam room, vitality pool and cold plunge.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Cold Plunge
Bathhouses
Nature’s Energy Balmain
Inner-west bathhouse from the Nature's Energy group with sauna sessions and ice baths in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
Traditional Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Nature’s Energy Glebe
Glebe outpost of Nature's Energy offering both a traditional Finnish sauna and infrared sauna, with ice baths for hot-cold cycles.
Finnish Sauna
Infrared Sauna
Ice Bath
Bathhouses
Nature’s Energy Newtown
Long-running King Street bathhouse with a traditional sauna, steam room, hot spa and ice baths, plus massage and skin treatments.
Traditional Sauna
Ice Bath
Steam Room
Bathhouses
Navia Bathhouse Byron Bay
Scandinavian-style bathhouse with a black-timber Finnish sauna (80°C), mineral hot pool (39°C), cold plunge, 0–1°C ice plunge and steam room.
Finnish Sauna
Cold Plunge
Ice Bath
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
Bathhouses
Onsen Torrensville
Adelaide's first sauna and contrast lounge, with timber and barrel saunas and hot and cold magnesium pools.
Traditional Sauna
Cold Plunge
Mineral / Hot Pool
Bathhouses
Peninsula Hot Springs
One of Australia's best-known geothermal bathing destinations, with hot springs pools, sauna and cold plunge experiences.
Traditional Sauna
Cold Plunge
Mineral / Hot Pool
Guide to bathhouses
Bathhouses have become the face of Australia's sauna boom. They combine saunas with warm mineral or magnesium pools, steam rooms and cold plunges in one space, usually booked in sessions of 60 to 120 minutes. The atmosphere sits somewhere between a day spa and a public bath: relaxed, social and unhurried.
Most bathhouses are swimwear-on and supply or hire towels. Prices for a casual session typically range from the mid-$30s to around $70, with memberships and multi-visit packs for regulars. Popular slots, especially weekend mornings and weeknight evenings, book out, so reserve ahead.
How to make the most of a bathhouse
Move through the spaces in cycles of heat, cold and rest rather than staying in one place. Drink water throughout, keep voices low in quiet areas and leave your phone in the locker. If you are new, ask staff for their suggested circuit.
SaunaFindr currently lists 42 venues under bathhouses, with starting prices from $27.
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring to a bathhouse?
Swimwear, thongs, a water bottle and a hair tie. Many bathhouses provide towels and lockers, while others charge for them, so check the venue website.
How long are bathhouse sessions?
Usually 60–120 minutes. Some venues offer shorter early-bird sessions at a lower price.
Are bathhouses good for beginners?
Yes. Bathhouses are one of the easiest ways to start, because you can choose how hot and cold to go and how long to stay in each space. Staff can explain the circuit when you arrive.
Where to find them
Sydney 12
Melbourne 9
Gold Coast 7
Brisbane 3
Adelaide 2
Perth 2
Mornington Peninsula 2
Byron Bay 2
Fremantle 1
Sunshine Coast 1
Blue Mountains 1
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