Find Warmth in the Wild
Find Warmth in the Wild
Wildwood Sauna is a mobile, wood-fired lakeside sauna in Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand - a space to unwind, recover, and reset in nature.
Wildwood Sauna is a mobile, wood-fired lakeside sauna in
Te Anau, Fiordland, New Zealand - a space to unwind, recover, and reset in nature.
Steamers Beach Te Anau
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Steamers Beach Te Anau
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Steamers Beach Te Anau
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Steamers Beach Te Anau
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Steamers Beach Te Anau
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Steamers Beach Te Anau
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Escape to Steamers Beach, Te Anau, and experience our mobile sauna. Choose a social session with others or a private retreat, all set against stunning natural surroundings.
Escape to Steamers Beach, Te Anau, and experience our mobile sauna. Choose a social session with others or a private retreat, all set against stunning natural surroundings.
Local Sauna Experience
Te Anau
Lakefront Sauna
Te Anau
Lakefront Sauna
Te Anau
Lakefront Sauna
Find your calm on the edge of Lake Te Anau - a wood-fired sauna experience surrounded by Fiordland’s wild beauty.
All sessions are 60 minutes long and include three 15-minute rounds, each beginning with a gentle aufguss (steam ritual). Move at your own pace, step outside to cool off between rounds, or leave the sauna at any time if you need a break.
Session Types
Choose a sauna session that suits your pace.
Social Sessions - connect and relax by the lake.
Women’s Sessions - a warm, welcoming space to unwind.
Private Sessions - the whole sauna, just for you.
Pricing & How it works
Sauna With Us!
Sauna
With Us!
Shared Sauna Sessions
Join a relaxed, community‑led sauna session with up to 12 people and soak in the warmth together by the lake. Your session includes three 15-minute rounds, each beginning with a gentle aufguss (steam ritual). Move at your own pace, step outside to cool off between rounds, or leave the sauna at any time if you need a break.
Cost
$30
/Session
Session details:
Lasts 60 min
80-90 °C
Max 12 people
Additional details
Towel hire available $4/per towel
Women only sessions available
Shared Sauna Sessions
$30
/hr
Join a relaxed, community‑led sauna session with up to 12 people and soak in the warmth together by the lake. Your session includes three 15-minute rounds, each beginning with a gentle aufguss (steam ritual). Move at your own pace, step outside to cool off between rounds, or leave the sauna at any time if you need a break.
Includes:
Lasts 60 min
80-90 °C
Max 12 people
Additional details
Towel hire available $4/per towel
Women only sessions available
Shared Sauna Sessions
Join a relaxed, community‑led sauna session with up to 12 people and soak in the warmth together by the lake. Your session includes three 15-minute rounds, each beginning with a gentle aufguss (steam ritual). Move at your own pace, step outside to cool off between rounds, or leave the sauna at any time if you need a break.
Cost
$30
/Session
Session details:
Lasts 60 min
80-90 °C
Max 12 people
Additional details
Towel hire available $4/per towel
Women only sessions available
Private Sauna
Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a quiet moment for two, or time to unwind after a day outdoors - our private sessions give you the whole sauna to yourself. A peaceful Fiordland ritual of heat, cold, and connection.
Cost
$260
/Session
Session details:
Lasts 60 min
80-90 °C
Max 15 people
Additional details
Towel hire available
Essential Oil Steam
Private Sauna
$260
/hr
Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a quiet moment for two, or time to unwind after a day outdoors - our private sessions give you the whole sauna to yourself. A peaceful Fiordland ritual of heat, cold, and connection.
Includes:
Lasts 60 min
80-90 °C
Max 15 people
Additional details
Towel hire available
Essential Oil Steam
Private Sauna
Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a quiet moment for two, or time to unwind after a day outdoors - our private sessions give you the whole sauna to yourself. A peaceful Fiordland ritual of heat, cold, and connection.
Cost
$260
/Session
Session details:
Lasts 60 min
80-90 °C
Max 15 people
Additional details
Towel hire available
Essential Oil Steam
Take time for yourself with a five or ten session pass - the easiest way to make sauna part of your routine.
Multi Passes
Popular
5 concessions
$25
/Session
10 Concessions
$23
/Session
Multi Passes
Popular
5 concessions
$25
/Session
10 Concessions
$23
/Session
Take time for yourself with a five or ten session pass - the easiest way to make sauna part of your routine.
Take time for yourself with a five or ten session pass - the easiest way to make sauna part of your routine.
Multi Passes
Popular
5 concessions
$25
/Session
10 Concessions
$23
/Session
Locally Run
with heart & purpose
Natural
crafted from sustainable, non-toxic materials.
Wild Wellness
a reset for body and mind.
Wild Wellness
a reset for body and mind.
Wild Wellness
a reset for body and mind.
Lakefront Views
a front-row seat to Lake Te Anau.
Lakefront Views
a front-row seat to Lake Te Anau.
Lakefront Views
a front-row seat to Lake Te Anau.
The Benefits of Sauna
Stress Relief
Let the warmth ease tension and calm the mind.
Stress Relief
Let the warmth ease tension and calm the mind.
Stress Relief
Let the warmth ease tension and calm the mind.
Deep Relaxation
A calm space to de-stress and reset.
Deep Relaxation
A calm space to de-stress and reset.
Deep Relaxation
A calm space to de-stress and reset.
Better Circulation
Encourages blood flow and supports natural recovery.
Better Circulation
Encourages blood flow and supports natural recovery.
Better Circulation
Encourages blood flow and supports natural recovery.
Improved Sleep
A relaxed body and mind make drifting off easier.
Improved Sleep
A relaxed body and mind make drifting off easier.
Improved Sleep
A relaxed body and mind make drifting off easier.
Mental Clarity
Emerge lighter, clearer, and recharged.
Mental Clarity
Emerge lighter, clearer, and recharged.
Mental Clarity
Emerge lighter, clearer, and recharged.
Boosted Immunity
Regular heat exposure helps strengthen your immune response.
Boosted Immunity
Regular heat exposure helps strengthen your immune response.
Boosted Immunity
Regular heat exposure helps strengthen your immune response.
Muscle Recovery
The perfect post-hike ritual after exploring Fiordland.
Muscle Recovery
The perfect post-hike ritual after exploring Fiordland.
Muscle Recovery
The perfect post-hike ritual after exploring Fiordland.
Self-Care Time
Wellbeing starts here.
Self-Care Time
Wellbeing starts here.
Self-Care Time
Wellbeing starts here.
What to Bring
2x Towels
Bring two - one to sit on during your sauna session, and one to dry off afterwards.
Don’t have towels with you?
You can hire them on the day.
Water
Stay hydrated. Bring a bottle of water to replenish after your sauna - it’s an essential part of the wellness experience.
Foot Wear
Footwear helps when moving around outside the sauna between sessions, especially on cool or uneven ground.
Adventure Spirit
Bring your sense of adventure to this wild sauna experience in the heart of Te Anau.
How it Works
Before Your Session
Avoid heavy meals for at least two hours before your sauna session, and stay well hydrated before, during, and after. Please remove any metal jewellery before entering.
Before Your Session
Avoid heavy meals for at least two hours before your sauna session, and stay well hydrated before, during, and after. Please remove any metal jewellery before entering.
Before Your Session
Avoid heavy meals for at least two hours before your sauna session, and stay well hydrated before, during, and after. Please remove any metal jewellery before entering.
What To Expect
This is a wild, authentic experience - intentionally simple and close to nature. There are no changing rooms nearby, so it’s best to arrive with your togs on. Toilets are a few hundred metres away at Ivon Wilson Park, so we recommend a quick stop there before you arrive.
What To Expect
This is a wild, authentic experience - intentionally simple and close to nature. There are no changing rooms nearby, so it’s best to arrive with your togs on. Toilets are a few hundred metres away at Ivon Wilson Park, so we recommend a quick stop there before you arrive.
What To Expect
This is a wild, authentic experience - intentionally simple and close to nature. There are no changing rooms nearby, so it’s best to arrive with your togs on. Toilets are a few hundred metres away at Ivon Wilson Park, so we recommend a quick stop there before you arrive.
During Your Session
You’ll be welcomed by a member of the Wildwood team, who’ll guide you through your session and explain our towel-waving ritual - a traditional way to circulate heat throughout the sauna. With your consent, we may use subtle, natural scents - such as essential oils inspired by local flora - to enhance the warmth and calm. Soft music completes the atmosphere, creating a soothing Fiordland sauna experience.
During Your Session
You’ll be welcomed by a member of the Wildwood team, who’ll guide you through your session and explain our towel-waving ritual - a traditional way to circulate heat throughout the sauna. With your consent, we may use subtle, natural scents - such as essential oils inspired by local flora - to enhance the warmth and calm. Soft music completes the atmosphere, creating a soothing Fiordland sauna experience.
During Your Session
You’ll be welcomed by a member of the Wildwood team, who’ll guide you through your session and explain our towel-waving ritual - a traditional way to circulate heat throughout the sauna. With your consent, we may use subtle, natural scents - such as essential oils inspired by local flora - to enhance the warmth and calm. Soft music completes the atmosphere, creating a soothing Fiordland sauna experience.
Where to Find Us
Where to
Find Us
Steamers Beach, Te Anau
You’ll find our mobile sauna set up at Steamers Beach in Te Anau. It’s easy to spot, so you won’t miss it.
Steamers Beach, Te Anau
You’ll find our mobile sauna set up at Steamers Beach in Te Anau. It’s easy to spot, so you won’t miss it.
Steamers Beach, Te Anau
You’ll find our mobile sauna set up at Steamers Beach in Te Anau. It’s easy to spot, so you won’t miss it.
Steamers Beach Te Anau
Book Now
Steamers Beach Te Anau
Book Now
Steamers Beach Te Anau
Book Now
Steamers Beach Te Anau
Book Now
Steamers Beach Te Anau
Book Now
Steamers Beach Te Anau
Book Now
Sauna For Every Body
Sauna For Every Body
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned sauna-goer, Wildwood welcomes you - a calm, natural space to unwind on your own or share the warmth with others. A restorative wellness experience in Te Anau, open to all.
Testimonials
Your Warming Thoughts About Wildwood Sauna
Your Warming Thoughts About Wildwood Sauna
We love hearing how the Wildwood Sauna experience has helped people relax, recharge, and connect - in every season by Lake Te Anau.
Hannah Rae
I have never felt so relaxed. Wildwood Sauna is a true and peaceful sanctuary for me.
Hannah Rae
I have never felt so relaxed. Wildwood Sauna is a true and peaceful sanctuary for me.
Hannah Rae
I have never felt so relaxed. Wildwood Sauna is a true and peaceful sanctuary for me.
Mary W.
Feels like a little community oasis. Everyone’s welcome.
Mary W.
Feels like a little community oasis. Everyone’s welcome.
Mary W.
Feels like a little community oasis. Everyone’s welcome.
Kelly C.
It’s become my favourite ritual for unwinding and recharging.
Kelly C.
It’s become my favourite ritual for unwinding and recharging.
Kelly C.
It’s become my favourite ritual for unwinding and recharging.
Lizzie H.
Such a beautiful space to unwind and reconnect with myself.
Lizzie H.
Such a beautiful space to unwind and reconnect with myself.
Lizzie H.
Such a beautiful space to unwind and reconnect with myself.
Fab M.
Nothing beats the warmth of the sauna after a chilly Fiordland day.
Fab M.
Nothing beats the warmth of the sauna after a chilly Fiordland day.
Andy
It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down and just breathe.
Andy
It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down and just breathe.
Jon C.
The perfect reset after a long week, I leave feeling lighter every time.
Jon C.
The perfect reset after a long week, I leave feeling lighter every time.
Carla S.
Best chill-out spot in town, hands down.
Carla S.
Best chill-out spot in town, hands down.
FAQ's
Answers to Your Most Common Questions
Answers to Your Most Common Questions
Is there a sauna in Te Anau?
What is Wildwood Sauna?
Where is Wildwood Sauna located?
How do I book a sauna session?
Do you offer private sessions?
How long is a sauna session?
What should I bring?
Is it good after hiking or a Fiordland tour?
Is there a sauna in Te Anau?
What is Wildwood Sauna?
Where is Wildwood Sauna located?
How do I book a sauna session?
Do you offer private sessions?
How long is a sauna session?
What should I bring?
Is it good after hiking or a Fiordland tour?
Is there a sauna in Te Anau?
What is Wildwood Sauna?
Where is Wildwood Sauna located?
How do I book a sauna session?
Do you offer private sessions?
How long is a sauna session?
What should I bring?
Is it good after hiking or a Fiordland tour?
Sauna with us
Your Moment
to Unwind
Locals enjoy up to 23% off when purchasing a five - or ten-session pass - an easy way to make sauna part of your regular wellness routine.
Sauna with us
Your Moment
to Unwind
Locals enjoy up to 23% off when purchasing a five - or ten-session pass - an easy way to make sauna part of your regular wellness routine.
Sauna with us
Your Moment
to Unwind
Locals enjoy up to 23% off when purchasing a five - or ten-session pass - an easy way to make sauna part of your regular wellness routine.