Sauna in the wild.
Sauna together.
Wood-fired warmth. Fresh alpine water. Good people.
A lakeside ritual like no other.
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700+ five-star Google reviews
· Loved by Wānaka locals and visitors ·
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · 700+ five-star Google reviews · Loved by Wānaka locals and visitors ·
WHATEVER YOUR MOOD, THERE’S A SAUNA FOR IT.
WHATEVER YOUR MOOD,
THERE’S A SAUNA FOR IT.
Different ways to feel the heat
GUIDED SESSION
THE FULL EXPERIENCE
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Be guided through three 12 to 15-minute rounds of sauna by an instructor. There is a break between each round if you want to dip in the lake, and the session lasts for an hour.
The Guided experience is the recommended option if this is your first sauna or if you like to get the most out of each session.
Your session will include aufguss/steam and music, essential oils, connection to breath, and meditation, depending on your instructor and the day!
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Casual Drop-In:
$36 per sessionConcession Options:
5 pass: $24 per session
10 pass: $20 per session
See our memberships here -
It’s very important to arrive on time - 5-10 mins early is best so you can get signed in and showered. Please factor in getting to the location and parking. The rounds are done as a group
No towel, no sauna, you sweaty thing! Bring one for the sauna and one for afterward. We have spares available for purchase for those forgotten towel emergencies.
Drink lots of water before, during, and after your sauna
Try not to eat at least 2 hours before (kind of like going to the gym)
Be guided by your instructor, listen to your body
Towel or bathing suit required
A sauna hat keeps your head cooler and helps your body tolerate the heat better. Your instructor will be wearing one - they are extraordinarily stylish and recommended if you will be in the sauna regularly
We are a mobile sauna in the wild, not a luxury spa. Bring your sense of adventure and channel that inner Wim Hof. Expect raw nature, weather, cold & hot temps, and bare ground.
If you want to see the mountains, remember it’s dark in winter by 5 pm. Book those earlier sessions for the view
Sauna etiquette: shower before entering, and use a towel.
Please read the waiver when booking
BOOK HERE
SOCIAL SESSION
HEAT IS BETTER SHARED
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Come for the heat, stay for the conversation. Our social sessions are where strangers become sauna buddies. Enjoy three rounds of wood-fired warmth, community-led steam and lake dips, with a little friendly chatter along the way. Soft voices encouraged, good company welcome.
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Casual Drop-In:
$32 per sessionConcession Options:
5 pass: $24 per session
10 pass: $20 per session
See our memberships here -
Arrive on time as everyone starts rounds together - 5 mins early is best so you can get signed in. Please factor in getting to the location and parking.
No towel, no sauna, you sweaty thing! Bring one for the sauna and one for afterward. We have spares available for purchase for those forgotten towel emergencies.
Drink lots of water before, during, and after
Try not to eat at least 2 hours before (kind of like going to the gym)
Listen to your body. The top seats are the hottest, try the bottom for a more mellow sauna experience temperature-wise or if this is your first sauna.
Towel or bathing suit required
Please ask everyone in the sauna before pouring any water to create the aufguss/steam
A sauna hat keeps your head cooler and helps your body tolerate the heat better. They are extraordinarily stylish and recommended if you will be in the sauna regularly.
We are a mobile sauna in the wild, not a luxury spa. Bring your sense of adventure and expect raw nature, weather, cold & hot temps, and bare ground. Channel your inner Wim Hof!
If you want to see the mountains, remember it’s dark in winter by 5 pm. Book those earlier sessions for the view.
Sauna etiquette: shower before entering, use a towel, speak in hushed voices, or relax in silence.
Please read the waiver when booking
BOOK HERE
SILENT SESSION
A MOMENT TO YOURSELF
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Less conversation, more connection with your surroundings. Settle into three silent rounds of wood-fired heat, listen to the crackling fire and the sounds of nature, and take a refreshing dip in the lake between rounds. A little space to slow down, tune in and reset.
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Casual Drop-In:
$32 per sessionConcession Options:
5 pass: $24 per session
10 pass: $20 per session
See our memberships here -
Arrive on time as everyone starts rounds together - 5 mins early is best so you can get signed in. Please factor in getting to the location and parking.
No towel, no sauna, you sweaty thing! Bring one for the sauna and one for afterward. We have spares available for purchase for those forgotten towel emergencies.
Drink lots of water before, during, and after
Try not to eat at least 2 hours before (kind of like going to the gym)
Listen to your body. The top seats are the hottest, try the bottom for a more mellow sauna experience temperature-wise or if this is your first sauna.
Towel or bathing suit required
Please ask everyone in the sauna before pouring any water to create the aufguss/steam
A sauna hat keeps your head cooler and helps your body tolerate the heat better. They are extraordinarily stylish and recommended if you will be in the sauna regularly.
We are a mobile sauna in the wild, not a luxury spa. Bring your sense of adventure and expect raw nature, weather, cold & hot temps, and bare ground. Channel your inner Wim Hof!
If you want to see the mountains, remember it’s dark in winter by 5 pm. Book those earlier sessions for the view.
Sauna etiquette: shower before entering, use a towel, speak in hushed voices, or relax in silence.
Please read the waiver when booking
BOOK HERE
PRIVATE SESSION
JUST YOUR FAVOURITE PEOPLE
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From a friend group get-together to a family holiday experience to a romantic date night - the private sessions give you the whole sauna to yourself. Lie back and relax, add the steam when you want to, and jump in and out as you please. The perfect addition to your trip to Wānaka, where you experience heat, cold, and stunning mountainous views. Please contact us if you want a private instructor to guide your session. This is available at an extra charge of $60.
This private session experience is for 1-15 people. Please note that this session is at our base, the Wānaka Outlet.
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1 hour private session
$220 for 1-7 people$250 for 8-11 people
$270 for 12-15 people
This is a perfect gift for someone you love! -
Arrive on time for your session - 5 mins early is best.
Make sure everyone in the session knows to drink lots of water before, during, and after
Try not to eat at least 2 hours before (kind of like going to the gym)
Listen to your body. The top seats are the hottest, try the bottom for a more mellow sauna experience temperature-wise or if this is your first sauna.
A sauna hat keeps your head cooler and helps your body tolerate the heat better. All our team wear one when we sauna - they are extraordinarily stylish and recommended if you will be in the sauna regularly.
We are a mobile sauna in the wild, not a luxury spa. Bring your sense of adventure and expect raw nature, weather, cold & hot temps, and bare ground.
If you want to see the mountains and lake, remember that it’s dark in winter by 5 pm, so please book an earlier session.
No towel, no sauna, you sweaty thing! Bring one for the sauna and one for afterward. We have towels available for purchase if you have a last-minute towel emergency.
Sauna etiquette: shower before entering, and use a towel.
Please read the waiver when booking
BOOK HERE
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Not your average sauna location.
Right on the shores of Lake Wānaka, where mountain views meet wood-fired warmth and the lake is always waiting.
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The heat, the lake, the people, and everything in between. Take a peek.
Stories, rituals & sauna wisdom.
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