Nimbus Co Fitzroy North

Nimbus Co Fitzroy North is an infrared sauna studio in Fitzroy North, Melbourne (VIC). Facilities listed for Nimbus Co Fitzroy North include traditional sauna, infrared sauna, ice bath and private sessions. It is one of 25 saunas SaunaFindr lists in Melbourne.

This guide explains what to expect at Nimbus Co Fitzroy North, from the facilities and session format to prices, getting there and similar venues close by, so you can decide whether it suits you before you book.

Nimbus Co Fitzroy North has a traditional sauna: a timber room heated by a stove and stones rather than infrared panels. Temperatures in traditional saunas usually sit between 70 and 90°C, and the heat surrounds you rather than warming you from one direction. Short rounds of around 10 minutes, followed by a cool-down, are the usual way to use it.

Infrared is part of the offering at Nimbus Co Fitzroy North. Infrared cabins run cooler than traditional saunas, typically 45–65°C, because the panels warm your skin rather than the air around you. That makes them a good choice for first-timers or anyone who finds high heat uncomfortable, and it is why infrared sessions are often booked in longer blocks.

Sessions at Nimbus Co Fitzroy North are typically booked into a private or semi-private infrared room. After a quick shower, you sit or recline in a cabin warmed by infrared panels to around 45–65°C, so the heat builds gradually rather than hitting you at the door. Many people read, meditate or listen to music during a 30–45-minute session. Some studios add chromotherapy lighting or red-light panels. Finish with a cool shower and a glass of water before heading back out.

Listed prices at Nimbus Co Fitzroy North start from about $55 (Solo session; shared room $79). That is close to the typical starting price of around $55 across the Melbourne saunas we list with published prices. Private rooms are often priced per room or per slot, so sharing with a friend can be better value. Most venues sell timed sessions online, and weekend and evening slots tend to sell out first. Prices and session times change, so confirm the current rates on the Nimbus Co Fitzroy North website before you go.

Nimbus Co Fitzroy North is at 400 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North VIC 3068. The map on this page shows its location, and the Get directions button opens the route in Google Maps.

Melbourne's tram network reaches most inner-city sauna venues, with trains and buses covering the suburbs. Street parking in inner suburbs is often metered or time-limited.

• Heat rises, so the top bench of a traditional sauna is noticeably hotter than the bottom one. Choose your level accordingly.
• Infrared sessions are longer and drier than you might expect. Bring water and a towel to sit on.
• Keep your first ice bath short: 30 seconds to a minute is plenty. Breathe slowly through the cold shock.
• Drink water before and after, skip alcohol, and leave the heat straight away if you feel dizzy or unwell.
• Check what Nimbus Co Fitzroy North 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 Nimbus Co Fitzroy North is booked out, or you want to compare, the closest alternatives in our directory are I Am That (1.0 km away, gym or health club with a sauna), Sense of Self Collingwood (1.1 km away, bathhouse) and Inner Studio Collingwood (1.7 km away, recovery and contrast therapy studio). You can also browse all saunas in Melbourne or see every venue on the sauna map.