Sauna + Cold Plunge

Sauna + Cold Plunge | The Freedive Studio, Paihia

Harness the power of hot and cold exposure with our traditional Scandinavian cedar barrel sauna (Aotearoa style) and premium cold plunge, tucked away behind The Freedive Studio in central Paihia.

Relax. Recharge. Reset.

Detox and de-stress in the heat.

Boost circulation and resilience with cold.

Leave feeling calm, clear, and grounded.

Whether you’re here solo or sharing the experience with friends, this is your simple, powerful wellness ritual.

Contrast Therapy Sessions

• $20 — up to 20 minutes Sauna & 5 min Plunge




• $35 — 50 minutes

Memberships & Packs

• $35/week membership Up to 5 Half Hour Sessions per week




• $300 — 10-session concession card

  
  

Private Hire

• $120 per hour for exclusive use of the entire facility




• Barrel sauna holds 8–10 people

  
  

Private & group bookings available anytime

Text 027 373 3348 with your preferred day and time.

• You must book online before arriving.




• Check in when you arrive (QR check-in).




• Please arrive at least 5 minutes early.

  
  

Sessions start exactly at the booked time, regardless of arrival time.

This is a shared community sauna, so timing matters.

30-minute booking

• 20 minutes to sauna and/or cold plunge (your choice)




• Final 5 minutes is transition time to finish up calmly

  
  

1 Hour booking

• Over the Hour move between sauna and cold plunge . 




• Final 5 minutes is transition time to exit the space

Example: 15 - 20 min Sauna and 2 - 3 min sauna

After your transition time:

• There is a 5-minute buffer prior to you leaving to transition people out and people in.




• This allows us to tidy, reset, and keep everything clean and calm

  
  

Please respect these times so everyone gets a smooth, unrushed experience.

• By default, this is a quiet, calm space.




• Social sauna: 5–6 PM




• Silent sauna: 4 PM and 7 PM

• Shower thoroughly before entering the cold plunge.




• If you shed hair or debris:

  
  

  • use the net provided for the plunge

  
  

  • sweep with the brush & shovel

  
  
  • wipe surfaces with the spray bottle, or
  
  
  • rinse with a bucket if needed



• If you leave a mess anywhere, please clean it up.

This is a shared space — leave it as you’d like to find it.

If the space or plunge is untidy or unhygienic at any time, please text us immediately so it can be dealt with.

If you have any medical conditions or concerns, please let us know in advance so we can support you safely.

Bring:

Two towels, swimsuit, water bottle, good vibes.

Location:

30 Selwyn Road, Paihia (behind The Freedive Studio)

By booking, you confirm that you and anyone you are booking for:

• Have read and agreed to our Terms & Conditions




• Are medically, physically, and emotionally fit to participate




• Are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol




• Understand the risks associated with sauna and cold exposure

  
  

This space runs on trust, respect, and shared care.

Thank you for helping us keep it clean, calm, and special.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Pre-arrival requirements 

• I will arrive clean in clean togs.

• I will not wear lotions, oils, sunscreen, fake tan, or hair products into the plunge.

• I understand the shower is cold rinse only (no soap) and I will rinse thoroughly on arrival.

• I understand there is no toilet on site and I will use the public toilet before my booking.

• I will not use the cold plunge alone (another adult must be on site).

• I will not do breath-holds or dunking in the cold plunge.

Arrive clean • Rinse on arrival • No toilet onsite • No solo cold plunge • No breath-holds

Sauna + Cold Plunge – You decide how to structure your session! Whether it's:

15-minute sauna + 3 minute ice bath rounds (my faverate)

Extended heat sessions for deep muscle relaxation

Short, sharp ice immersions for mental clarity & recovery