Byron Shire Bathhouses – plunge, rejuvenate and replenish

Our region is bountiful with the most pristine rainforest waterholes, rivers, tea tree lakes, vast oceans and waterfalls. Locals also gather, soak and celebrate at bathhouses across the Byron Shire.

In Byron Bay, try Comma Spaces Comma Spaces for their boutique bathhouse (pail showers and all) as well as their array of rather exceptional massages. The subterranean Navia Bathhouse http://naviabathhouse.com.au situated in the heart of Byron consists of a warm magnesium pool, traditional sauna, steam room and cold plunge pools – check out their well-priced membership offers. Nimbus & Co http://nimbusco.com.au  are our pick for the best in class Infrared Sauna sessions – some rooms come with a private ice bath and red light panels, while The Byron Bathhouse The Byron Bathhouse offers medicinal water therapy in their pools alongisde 3 different temperature infrared saunas, two ice baths and and red light therapy panels.

Over in Mullumbimby, try Kiva Spa Kiva Spa or The Banya The Banya – both venues appeal to groups of friends and couples celebrating social wellbeing. Kiva Spa offers women’s only evenings while The Banya is far more upscale and houses a steam, traditional sauna and various temperature pools – as well as a rather classy restaurant.

Fitness studios are also embracing saunas, cold plunge and bathouse movement. We recommend Social Remedy http://socialremedy.com.au Mahi Health Club http://mahihealthclub.com and Body Workz http://bodyworkz.com.au – all of which house Saunas, Ice Baths and biohacking therapies.

Byron Bay has long been known as one of Australia’s most desirable wellness retreat destinations. Gaia Retreat http://gaiaretreat.com.au in the Byron Bay hinterland offers wellness days that comprises treatments, a magnesium pool, steam, sauna and lunch! We also love Eleme Spa at Crystalbrook Byron Bay for a more luxury day spa featuring infrared sauna, and possibly the most beauitful steam room in the region.  http://crystalbrookcollection.com/eleme-spa/byron

Boutique hotels are also embracing the bathhouse culture. Check out The Hide Byron Bay http://thehidebyronbay.com that houses sanctuary wellness bathhouse consisting of a heated magnesium pool, ice bath and infrared sauna.

Bathhouses are one of the fastest growing trends in the wellness economy globally – affordable, fun and social!

The health benefits of saunas and contrast therapy are wide and varies and it’s one of the oldest wellness traditions in the world. Infrared Saunas gently support detoxification by helping the body release toxins and heavy metals through the skin while Traditional Saunas are recommended for boosting circulation and cardiovascular support – all saunas are thought to help with sleep, stress release, mucle recovery and pain relief. Contrast therapy, the art of alternating between icy-cold and soothing-hot immersion, is said to help reduce inflammation in the body while elevating mood and energy levels. Even the simple act of soaking in warm, bubbling, magnesium-rich waters offers deep replenishment.

Byron Bay’s bathhouse and sauna scene is seriously good. Expect to leave feeling cleansed, recharged, and glowing.