Cedar & Salt

Cedar & Salt is a beachside sauna in Collaroy, Sydney (NSW). It also appears in our wood-fired & outdoor listings. Facilities listed for Cedar & Salt include finnish sauna, wood-fired, ocean or lake dip and memberships. It is one of 22 saunas SaunaFindr lists in Sydney.

Below is our visitor guide to Cedar & Salt: how the facilities work, what a typical session looks like, what it costs, how to get there and which saunas are nearby if you want to compare options.

The Finnish sauna at Cedar & Salt follows the traditional format: hot stones, a timber-lined room and dry air in the 70–100°C range, with bursts of steam whenever water meets the rocks. It is the style most closely tied to contrast bathing, so expect people to move between the heat, a cool-down and a rest rather than sitting in one long stretch.

Cedar & Salt uses a wood-fired heater, which gives the heat a softer, slightly smoky character and a crackle you do not get from electric stoves. Wood-fired saunas are often found in outdoor settings, such as beaches, lakes, gardens and pontoons, and pair naturally with a cold dip outside. The area near the stove is the hottest, so move further away if it feels intense.

Cedar & Salt brings sauna culture to the coast. Sessions are usually timed and may be shared, with the sea as an optional cold plunge between rounds. Bring swimwear, a towel, thongs and something warm for afterwards; sand and salt are part of the deal. Early-morning sessions are especially popular, so book ahead.

We have not yet confirmed a current starting price for Cedar & Salt. As a guide, the typical listed starting price for saunas in Sydney is around $50, though prices vary with session length and facilities. Regulars can ask about memberships, which usually bring the cost per visit down. Popular times, such as early mornings, evenings and weekends, fill up first, so book online where possible. Prices and session times change, so confirm the current rates on the Cedar & Salt website before you go.

Cedar & Salt is at Long Reef Beach, Collaroy NSW 2097. We have not verified the exact entry point, so the map pin shows the general area. Check the venue website for directions and parking before you travel.

Sydney's train, bus, light rail and ferry network reaches most suburbs with sauna venues; Manly is a ferry ride from Circular Quay, and Bondi Junction is the rail gateway to the eastern beaches. Parking near popular beaches is limited, so public transport is often easier.

• Start on a lower bench in the Finnish sauna and keep your first rounds to 8–10 minutes.
• Wood-fired stoves radiate strongly. Sit further from the firebox if the heat feels too intense.
• Check water conditions before an ocean or lake dip, stay within your depth and never swim alone.
• Drink water before and after, skip alcohol, and leave the heat straight away if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• Check what Cedar & Salt provides, such as towels, robes, lockers and toiletries, so you know what to pack.

Saunas and cold water are not for everyone. If you are pregnant or have a heart condition, high or low blood pressure or another medical condition, ask your doctor first.

If Cedar & Salt is booked out, or you want to compare, the closest alternatives in our directory are Harbour Heat at Q Station (8.7 km away, beachside sauna), Sauna Amalfi (12 km away, infrared sauna studio) and Escape Bathhouse Chatswood (12 km away, bathhouse). You can also browse all saunas in Sydney or see every venue on the sauna map.