Queenstown's most unique outdoor sauna and cold plunge experience.

Experience Authentic Connection and Wellness in Nature

Sweat in our traditional wood-fired barrel sauna, plunge into the icy cold waters, then relax around the fire for some wholesome fireside chats. Wellspace is building real community through powerful shared experiences.
With epic natural landscapes, vibey atmosphere and an authentic crew, we attract high-vibe, open minded and fun loving legends who want to feel good, look good and live well.

We believe in the power of nature to foster genuine connections. Our riverside sauna and cold plunge experience promotes mindfulness and health in a fun and welcoming environment.

Open 1:30pm-8:45pm 5 days a week, we invite you and your people to join the growing movement and heal in the heat.

Every other Thursday men's and women's sauna gatherings alternate each week.
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How does contrast hydrotherapy work?

Contrast hydrotherapy combines the invigorating effects of hot and cold elements to enhance your wellbeing. Embrace the warmth of our wood-fired sauna, followed by a refreshing plunge into icy cold waters.

🔥 Immerse yourself in the heat and enjoy our 8-person wood-fired barrel sauna. With 15-minute rounds of steam infusion at 80-100 degrees, enjoy silent, guided and social rounds in either our community sessions or as a private group booking.

❄️ Embrace the cold water and awaken your senses! Either plunge into the Kawarau River, brave the 1 - 4 degree ice baths or take a quick cold shower.
An epic way to revive and feel alive!

🌿 Relax in our cosy outdoor lounge, around the fire or in the garden. Rest, re-hydrate and repeat the process. Take in the views with complimentary tea and enjoy Queenstown’s most unique venue and sauna experience.

Rick Gutzewitz - Owner Operator — **Owner operator** Rick Gutzewitz is a 5th generation Queenstown local, with his family having been established in the area since 1911. Rick is the co-founder of Wellspace - a grassroots project born after the Covid Lockdowns in 2020 to help improve the health and wellbeing of the Queenstown community. After council recognition for its voluntary service, it’s grown to be an immersive well-being experience built around sauna and cold plunge culture.

What do I bring?

- Please arrive no sooner or later that 15mins prior to the session start time to get the full experience.
- Bring along x2 towels - one to sweat on (required), the other to dry yourself. Towels can be hired for $4 each. Bathing in the nude is optional.
- It's recommended to bring a dressing gown to keep yourself warm between rounds.
- Also a water bottle.
- This event is smoke, vape, alcohol and drug free.
- And a friendly reminder to leave your dogs at home as the venue has a no dogs policy.

Can I invite a friend?

Heck yeah you can! All we ask is that you follow the guidelines of our hosts and uphold the value of the space :)

Be authentically you and respectful to others
Be open to connect with yourself, others and with nature
Enjoy being mindful and present
Take personal responsibility for your health
Relax and have fun

Where Can I leave a review?

Feel free to leave a google review here. Your words help us grow an awesome service, community and culture.
If you have any constructive feedback, we'd love to hear from you via our Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram channels.

Community Sauna Sessions

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75min Sauna & Icebath Pass ticket