experience the tradition

Our rustic, woodfired sauna is located in Cape Woolamai, at Cleeland Bight Beach. Inside the sauna, the aromatic scent of cedar calms your senses. This intimate setting, accommodating a maximum of five people, ensures a personal experience. Please note: any additional guests beyond five for a private session will incur an extra charge. Sessions cannot be shared or split with multiple guests.

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The session begins with a short introduction to sauna bathing. As the fire warms the sauna, you relax on smooth wooden benches, feeling tension melt away. The heat deeply penetrates your muscles, promoting physical well-being and tranquillity.
 

After about 15 minutes, you'll to step outside for a cold dip in the brisk ocean waters. The invigorating chill energizes you, creating a refreshing contrast with the sauna's heat. Returning to the warmth, you feel rejuvenated and alive.
 

The entire experience, lasting about an hour, includes three rounds of sauna and cold bathing. Benefits include detoxification, improved circulation, muscle relaxation, enhanced mood, and a sense of mindfulness and resilience. This unique beachside sauna session leaves you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and deeply connected to nature.

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​All our sessions are inclusive of expert sauna knowledge, essential oils, firewood, a sauna towel, sauna hats, and iced herbal water.

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Communal Session

Phillip Island Sauna offers a communal sauna experience that fosters relaxation and social connection. Situated on Cleeland Bight Beach in Cape Woolamai, the wood-fired sauna accommodates up to five guests, creating an intimate atmosphere for both friends and newcomers to unwind together. The experience involves cycles of heat immersion and refreshing dips in the ocean, promoting physical rejuvenation and mindfulness. For those desiring a private session, booking all five available spots ensures exclusive use of the sauna

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Twilight Communal Session (warmer months)
As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the magic of our Twilight Session, a 60-minute guided sauna experience featuring the traditional Scandinavian saunagus ritual. This session is structured with timed 15-minute intervals, during which aromatic oils are skillfully added to the hot stones to enhance the atmosphere and your sense of relaxation. The carefully curated experience encourages mindfulness and connection, making it the perfect way to unwind at the end of the day. Refreshments are also provided, completing this calming twilight ritual.

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