6 guides tagged with "bathhouse". Curated wellness insights to enhance your spa and self-care journey.

This December, one of Bondi’s most recognisable wellness venues is stepping into that new era. Slow House Bondi is rebranding to 38° The Bathhouse… a name that doesn’t just sound good on a sign, but points straight at the heart of the experience: the 38-degree pool at the centre of the space.

Whether you’re stepping into a bathhouse for the first time or trying to refine your ritual, getting the flow right can make the difference between feeling overstimulated… and feeling transformed. Here's the most effective 45-minute and 90-minute beginner-friendly circuits, for real-world bathhouse design, and the rising culture of contrast therapy across Australia.

We sat down with the founders of Vikasati’s Brisbane and Gold Coast bathhouses to explore how open-air rituals, community culture, and elemental recovery are shaping the next wave of Australian wellness.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should go to a spa. Whether it’s weekly bathhouse visits or monthly facials, this guide helps you find your ideal rhythm for lasting calm, recovery, and results.

Navia isn’t just another Byron Bay bathhouse, it’s a Nordic-inspired wellness space redefining how Australians unwind. How has this space which is designed with its black-timber sauna, filtered-steam rituals and modern communal bathing philosophy, raising the industry standards and reshaping the future of spa culture.

Spas used to mean solitude and pampering. Bathhouses meant heat, cold and community. Today, the two worlds are merging and reshaping how Australians approach wellness. We explore why the line between spa and bathhouse is disappearing, what’s driving the shift, and what the rise of “wellness sanctuaries” means for the future of self-care.