Tasmania’s crisp climate lends itself perfectly to saunas, particularly during the Off Season. Heat up in a floating woodfired sauna, then step outside and plunge into a misty lake. Or take part in an icy river plunge as part of a wild wellness adventure. Wash away your cares in a tranquil pool or a soak in an outdoor tub at a private retreat.

Tourism Tasmania has put together a diverse list of standalone saunas, and accommodation with saunas, offering inspiration for the perfect warm retreat.

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Standalone Saunas

Savu Saunas
Across Tasmania’s coastline, take a cold plunge and then sweat it out with Savu Saunas. The luxurious portable saunas, crafted from shipping containers, comfortably accommodate ten people and offer a world-class sauna experience. Located at The Bluff in Devonport, home to one of Tasmania's most beloved beaches, and at the Dial Park Sports Complex in Penguin, Savu Saunas brings communities together to enjoy the health benefits of regular sauna and cold plunge therapy.

Elsewhere Sauna
If you find yourself lucky, you’ll come across Elsewhere Sauna – a mobile healing space that travels around the local water bodies of Hobart. This hour-long wood-fired sauna can accommodate up to five people, and includes complimentary herbal tea and body scrub. You can also find Sunday bookings available at Randalls Bay in Tasmania’s Huon Valley, one of Condé Nast Traveler's 'Best Places to Go’ in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in 
2024. 

The Wilderness Sauna on the Tasman Peninsula
Amidst the natural beauty of Impression Bay is the Wilderness Sauna, where visitors can detox and rejuvenate in Australia’s largest barrel sauna. Entirely mobile and fire-heated, this traditional wooden sauna offers the perfect blend of health and wellness within the quiet scenery of Tasmania. Enjoy your visit knowing that this environmentally conscious brand utilises salvaged timber, and plants a tree for each sauna session.

Floating Sauna, Lake Derby
Located in the mountain biking town of Derby, the Floating Sauna at Lake Derby is Australia’s only floating wood-fired sauna. Perfect for a mountain biker aiming to speed up their recovery after a day’s ride or those incorporating nature into their wellness rituals. ,. Completely off-grid and accessed by foot in around ten minutes, it offers the perfect opportunity for total immersion. Warm up, and finish with an icy plunge in Lake Derby. Communal and private sessions available.

Kuuma - Nature Sauna
In Southern Tasmania, you’ll find warmth through Kuuma, a pontoon boat which features a rejuvenating wood-fired sauna and a coastal waters dip in North West Bay. Whether a communal or private session, Kuuma offers a reviving experience of wellness and nature.

Sauna Boat Tasmania
Just a short drive from Hobart, in Little Oyster Cove, is a Scandinavian-inspired, Tasmanian timber sauna boat designed for ultimate relaxation. Escape the cold with a sauna while overlooking Tasmania’s serene coastline.

Accommodation with saunas on site

Red Rock Hut
A tiny house nestled on the picturesque west coast of King Island, this idyllic accommodation features a wood-fired hot tub and sauna. With panoramic views of the Southern Ocean, and within close proximity to world-class golf courses and surfing hot spots, Red Rock Hut offers an unforgettable experience on one of Australia's most untouched coastlines – a true sense of seclusion and tranquillity, allowing you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Leighton House
Leighton House is a luxurious 1840s homestead nestled on 300 acres of Tasmanian farmland, just a short drive from Launceston. This beautifully restored property offers unparalleled comfort with amenities like a wellness deck boasting a hot tub and sauna, a gourmet kitchen, a pool room, and all you need to create a cosy ambiance, including fireplaces and a record player. Immerse yourself in relaxation as you unwind in the sauna, surrounded by countryside views – an idyllic escape for those seeking tranquillity.

Bass Lodge – King Island
Escape to the edge of the world. Bass Lodge brings cosy refinement to the brazen beauty of the Bass Strait’s crown jewel through its location, amenities and private beach access. Bass Lodge (formerly Taraki Lodge) is just fifteen minutes’ drive from the main township of Currie and is surrounded by uninterrupted Bass Strait views, rugged bushes and vegetation. Unwind and immerse yourself in your beachfront environment with a private outdoor sauna and sunken timber hot tub. Indoors has been thoughtfully designed with relaxation in mind, where little details combine to create your sanctuary, such as a fireplace, gourmet kitchen and bespoke touches that provide the highest standard of luxury accommodation on King Island.

Swan River Sanctuary
The Swan River Sanctuary lies at the heart of “Riversdale Farm” – an 850-acre regenerative cattle farm set amongst the stunning East Coast wine-growing region of Tasmania. Nestled into the banks of the Swan River, the sanctuary is an off-the-grid luxury lodge powered by the sun and rain that is both unique and fully immersed in the natural environment of Tasmania’s East Coast. Staying here you will feel connected to the “River of Life” as locals call it. Escape off-grid to luxury with a woodfired sauna hidden amidst the riverbank. Experience the contrast of intense heat in the sauna followed by a refreshing plunge into the river.