Melbourne's sauna scene features floating sauna boats in the Docklands and wood-fired riverside saunas in the Yarra Valley, combining Scandinavian-inspired heat with cold plunges in some of Victoria's most scenic waterways.
etsauna lists 8 saunas in and around Melbourne, including Collingwood (1), Docklands (1), Melbourne (1), North Melbourne (1) and Northcote (1). Among the 6 that list a per-visit price, a session costs A$25 to A$79, with a median of A$48. 6 have a cold plunge, 2 are on the water, 2 are wood-fired and 1 has a steam room. etsauna shows open session times live for 5 of them, so you can check before you go. 2 of them haven't opened yet.
Melbourne
- Cold plunge
- Steam room
- Soaking tub
Arima Spa is a sauna in Melbourne. Sessions are A$79 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub and showers. Towels are included. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Contemporary bathhouse in Melbourne's CBD combining thermal pools, cold plunge, saunas, steam room, and onsen-inspired rituals. 2-hour bathing sessions include bathwear, towel, and slippers. Twilight Soak (60 min from 9pm) available from $39. Student pricing available with valid ID. Massage and spa packages also offered. Weekend pricing is $10 more than weekday rates.
- Price
- A$79 for 120 min
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-12am
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 14-22 Heffernan Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Collingwood
Inner Studio Collingwood is an electric sauna in Collingwood. Sessions are A$45 for 60 min. It has a cold plunge and a soaking tub. Capacity is listed as 8 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Warehouse-converted sauna and wellness studio in Collingwood, Melbourne. Features sauna, cold plunge, and hot magnesium pool. Also offers breathwork, yoga, and pilates classes. Live vinyl DJ sets on weekends. Featured in 'Ridiculously Good-Looking Saunas' book.
- Price
- A$45 for 60 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- Warehouse 5-11 Campbell Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
South Yarra
Inner Studio South Yarra is an electric sauna in South Yarra. Sessions are A$45 for 60 min. It has a cold plunge and a soaking tub. Capacity is listed as 8 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Sauna and wellness studio in South Yarra, Melbourne. Features sauna, cold plunge, and hot magnesium pool. Also offers breathwork, yoga, and pilates classes. Opened February 2026.
- Price
- A$45 for 60 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 61-63 Commercial Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
Warburton
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Rivasoul Sauna is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Warburton. Sessions are A$50 for 90 min. It has a natural cold plunge. Towels are included. Capacity is listed as 6 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Nordic bathing experience set among eucalyptus trees on the Yarra River at Oscar's on the Yarra in Warburton. Barrel sauna with arched window overlooking the river, fire pit, and cold plunges into the Yarra. Communal and private sessions available, plus guided Saunagus experiences with essential oils and steam. Light refreshments, bench towels, and sauna guide provided. Ages 16+ only. 12-hour cancellation policy.
- Price
- A$50 for 90 min
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 3185 Warburton Hwy, Warburton VIC 3799, Australia
Docklands
Sauna Boat Melbourne is a floating, electric sauna in Docklands. Sessions are A$55 for 60 min. The sauna runs at 80°C. It has a cold plunge and showers. Capacity is listed as 4 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Floating sauna moored at Melbourne City Marina in Victoria Harbour, Docklands. Timber-lined sauna with two onboard cold plunge tubs (10°C and 14°C), cold freshwater shower, outdoor seating, and city skyline views. Inspired by the Tasmanian original. Private sessions for up to 5 guests, shared sessions for up to 4. Thirteen 1-hour sessions per day. Bookings open 3 months in advance. Ages 18+ only.
- Price
- A$55 for 60 min
- Hours
- Saturday & Sunday, 7am–7pm
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 84 Newquay Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
Northcote
Sauna Goose is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Northcote. Sessions are A$25 for 60 min. It has a cold plunge and showers. Capacity is listed as 10 people.
- Price
- A$25 for 60 min
- Address
- Gadd St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
North Melbourne· Opening soon
AUN Bathhouse will be a sauna in North Melbourne, opening soon.
Japanese-inspired bathhouse in North Melbourne built around modern sauna practice: sauna, sento-style baths and cold exposure in a heat-cold-rest-breathe journey. All-gender change rooms with private cubicles; swimwear required at all times. Booking in advance is recommended, with walk-ins welcome when space allows. Guests must be 16 or older (16-17s with a parent or guardian). Announced October 2026 and not yet officially open; pre-opening offerings are bookable via Mindbody.
- Address
- 155-157 Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia
Prahran· Opening Opening 15 August 2026
- Cold plunge
- Steam room
- Soaking tub
Navia Bathhouse – Prahran will be a sauna in Prahran, opening Opening 15 August 2026. Sessions are A$80 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge, a steam room and a soaking tub.
Navia's first Melbourne bathhouse, arriving on Chapel Street in Prahran. Draws on the Nordic tradition of communal bathing with traditional Finnish saunas, mineral hot pools, steam rooms and ice baths. Doors open 15 August 2026 — two-hour bathhouse sessions, packs and memberships are bookable now.
- Price
- A$80 for 120 min
- Address
- Shop 4/233 Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
How many saunas are there in Melbourne?
etsauna lists 8 public saunas and bathhouses in and around Melbourne, 2 of them not yet open.
How much does a sauna session cost in Melbourne?
Listed per-visit prices run from A$25 to A$79, with a median of A$48. The lowest are Sauna Goose (A$25 for 60 min), Inner Studio Collingwood (A$45 for 60 min) and Inner Studio South Yarra (A$45 for 60 min).
Where can I cold plunge after the sauna in Melbourne?
6 saunas have a cold plunge: Arima Spa, Inner Studio Collingwood, Inner Studio South Yarra, Rivasoul Sauna, Sauna Boat Melbourne and Sauna Goose. At Rivasoul Sauna you cool off in natural water.
Are there wood-fired saunas in Melbourne?
Yes: Rivasoul Sauna and Sauna Goose use a wood stove.
Are there waterfront saunas in Melbourne?
Yes: Rivasoul Sauna and Sauna Boat Melbourne. One of them floats on the water.
Can I check sauna availability in Melbourne online?
etsauna shows live open session times for Arima Spa, Inner Studio Collingwood, Inner Studio South Yarra, Rivasoul Sauna and Sauna Boat Melbourne. Open a listing to see today's times.
Which Melbourne saunas are open late?
By their listed hours, Arima Spa stays open until 10pm or later on at least some days.
Built from etsauna's listings for Melbourne. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go. More city guides
