You'll need to bring the following:2 x towels (one to wear in the sauna, and another to dry yourself afterwards)Sauna attire (togs or similar)Water bottle (you can fill up at the sauna)

How many rounds of sauna will I get?

You'll get about 3 rounds of sauna of about 15mins each, with an optional ocean plunge in between. However, you're welcome to go in and out whenever you like, so you may end up having more rounds or fewer rounds depending on how long you stay in.

We've booked out the entire mobile sauna just for Project Sunrise, so everyone there during the 11am-12pm slot will be from our community! Just turn up, we'll have a quick intro to the sauna from the Sauna Collective team, and then get started. If you'd like more info on what to expect, visit the Sauna Collective website.

How much does it cost?

Usually sessions of this length are $35 pp, but Sauna Collective has generously offered us a special Project Sunrise rate of $10 pp. Once you're secured your spot via Humanitix, you'll just need to pay your $10 on the day (they accept all major card payments).

The mobile sauna is set up right on the beach at the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park. For exact location and directions, visit this page: https://www.saunacollective.co.nz/sauna-takapuna

What car parking is available?

There is no parking in the campground itself, however you'll find plenty of parking surrounding the Takapuna Beach Cafe. The Takapuna Beach Car Park has sections of free parking for 2hrs, and there is paid parking along The Promenade, Alison Ave and Earnoch Ave.

How many spaces are available?

The sauna has space for a max of 16 people. However, if all these spots go do join the waitlist as if we get a huge amount of interest there's a possibility of locking in a second session! It also means that if someone cancels their spot you'll be offered one.

Woodfire Sauna Session with Sauna Collective

Name: Woodfire Sauna Session with Sauna Collective
Start: 2026-05-09T11:00:00+1200
End: 2026-05-09T12:00:00+1200
Location: Takapuna Beach Holiday Park

Sat, 9 May, 11am - 12pm NZST

Takapuna Beach Holiday Park

Auckland, New Zealand

Project Sunrise

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Description

Join the Project Sunrise community for a power hour of sauna and cold water therapy in collaboration with Sauna Collective!

Nestled within The Takapuna Beach Holiday Park, this authentic wood-fired sauna and cold-plunge experience offers the perfect escape from the hustle of daily life. Here you can unwind and rejuvenate, preparing for a restful weekend ahead.

Come along to unwind and make some new friends!

We've reserved the sauna for an hour just for us, and have been lucky to be given a discounted rate of $10 per person for the experience (pay on the day).

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Inclusivity & accessibility

We are an inclusive community and strive to make our events as inclusive as possible for everyone who attends. You can read our community guidelines here. If you have accessibility needs, please speak to us about how we can make this work for you.

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About Sauna Collective

Sauna Collective is on a mission to bring the remarkable benefits of Sauna & Cold water Therapy to you via a fleet of mobile Sauna Stations at Auckland's local beaches. With mobile sauna locations in Orewa, Milford and Takapuna, they've been bringing a unique wellness experience to some of our most iconic beachfront locations since 2023.

Project Sunrise has been collaborating with them since 2025 to bring the benefits of sauna to our community.

Find out more here.

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About Project Sunrise

Project Sunrise is a community to support people navigating burnout and mental health struggles.

We run weekly events around Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, ranging from free walks to mindfulness workshops and gentle exercises, all in a pitch-free, no-expectation environment.

For more events visit Project Sunrise's Humanitix page or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Community Disclaimer

This event is intended to foster conversation, connection, and awareness around mental health topics within our community. However, it is important to note that this event is not a professional counselling or therapy service, nor does it replace professional mental health care.

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health concerns, distress, or crisis, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a licensed mental health professional. In cases of emergency or immediate danger, please seek immediate help by calling emergency services on 111 or a crisis helpline. Details are listed below:

In an emergency or immediate danger - call 111 or go to your nearest ED

Talk to your local Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team). In Auckland these are as follows:
Waitematã (Wellsford to North Shore): (09) 486 8900
Henderson: (09) 822 8501
Rodney: (09) 427 0360
Auckland City: 0800 800 717
Counties Manukau (South Auckland to Te Kauwhata): 09 261 3700

Free nationwide counselling services with the Mental Health Foundation - Free call or text 1737

Or visit https://mentalhealth.org.nz/he... for more options.

Thank you for being part of this conversation and supporting mental health awareness.

FAQs

What do I bring?
You'll need to bring the following:
- 2 x towels (one to wear in the sauna, and another to dry yourself afterwards)
- Sauna attire (togs or similar)
- Water bottle (you can fill up at the sauna)
How many rounds of sauna will I get?

You'll get about 3 rounds of sauna of about 15mins each, with an optional ocean plunge in between. However, you're welcome to go in and out whenever you like, so you may end up having more rounds or fewer rounds depending on how long you stay in.
What's the setup?

We've booked out the entire mobile sauna just for Project Sunrise, so everyone there during the 11am-12pm slot will be from our community! Just turn up, we'll have a quick intro to the sauna from the Sauna Collective team, and then get started.
If you'd like more info on what to expect, visit the Sauna Collective website.
How much does it cost?

Usually sessions of this length are $35 pp, but Sauna Collective has generously offered us a special Project Sunrise rate of $10 pp.
Once you're secured your spot via Humanitix, you'll just need to pay your $10 on the day (they accept all major card payments).
Where do I go?

The mobile sauna is set up right on the beach at the Takapuna Beach Holiday Park. For exact location and directions, visit this page: https://www.saunacollective.co.nz/sauna-takapuna
What car parking is available?

There is no parking in the campground itself, however you'll find plenty of parking surrounding the Takapuna Beach Cafe. The Takapuna Beach Car Park has sections of free parking for 2hrs, and there is paid parking along The Promenade, Alison Ave and Earnoch Ave.
How many spaces are available?

The sauna has space for a max of 16 people. However, if all these spots go do join the waitlist as if we get a huge amount of interest there's a possibility of locking in a second session! It also means that if someone cancels their spot you'll be offered one.