Your Wellness Retreat in Tawonga South - Mount Beauty
Discover the blissful balance of heat and cold.
Our sauna and cold plunge experience is designed to refresh, recharge, and leave you feeling your absolute best
The Benefits
Traditional Sauna
Improve Recovery & Relieve Pain
Boosts circulation, cardiovascular and brain health
Promotes detoxification through sweat
Reduces stress and supports relaxation
Enhances sleep quality
Cold Plunge
Reduces inflammation and speeds recovery
Improves mood and mental clarity
Boosts immune system response
Builds resilience and focus
How it Works
Start with the sauna to warm up your body and relax your muscles, aim for 10-15 minutes.
Take a shower
Transition to the ice plunge for a refreshing shock to the system, helping to reduce inflammation and re-energise, aim for 1-3 minutes.
Alternate between the two as desired 2-3 times per session
End your session feeling relaxed, balanced, and restored.
How to Prepare
Shower before your session and between the sauna and ice plunge to keep everything hygienic.
Bring:
- Two towels (one for sitting in the sauna and one for drying off after the ice plunge)
-A water bottle to stay hydrated
Arrive ready to relax and reset in our calming wellness space.
Our Services
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Experience the ultimate rejuvenation with our shared sauna sessions, designed for up to 4 people. Rotate between the soothing warmth of the sauna and invigorating ice plunges for a full-body reset.
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Share a personalised wellness experience with your closest friends or family. Book the entire sauna and ice plunge for up to 4 people, creating a private sanctuary just for your group. Rotate between the soothing heat of the sauna and invigorating ice plunges as you relax, reconnect, and recharge together.
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Indulge in a fully private wellness experience designed just for you. Enjoy the peaceful warmth of the sauna and invigorating ice plunges at your own pace, with no distractions—just pure relaxation and renewal.
This session is for one person only.
FAQs
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We offer a traditional sauna experience. Our sauna is heated using electricity, maintaining temperatures between 70°C and 90°C. You can customise your session by sprinkling water over the hot rocks to adjust the humidity, creating steam to suit your preference.
As the heat rises, your body begins to sweat, helping to release toxins, relax your muscles, and reduce stress.
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Our sauna is located at 225 Kiewa Valley Highway, Tawonga South.
When you arrive, head down the driveway and turn left—you’ll see The Sanctuary container right in front of you.
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No problem! We have towels available for rent for $3. Please make sure to add this option when booking your session..
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Traditional saunas are safe for most fit and healthy individuals. However, if you have cardiovascular issues, low blood pressure, or heat sensitivity, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking a session.
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Each session lasts approximately 50 minutes, which includes time for alternating between the sauna and the ice plunge.
We recommend 2-3 sauna and ice plunge sessions within the time.
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Cancellations or rescheduling must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Late cancellations will incur a fee.
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Absolutely! Pair your session with a Pilates class at Wildflower Pilates or a massage from Lilli Pilli to complete wellness experience.