Pilot season · Open Now to end September
Warm up. Slow down.
See Melbourne differently.
A waterfront sauna experience on the edge of the bay.
Opening at Altona Beach for a limited pilot.
Bookings open Now · 55 minute sessions, on the hour
A place to pause
Heat is a place to pause.
To gather with friends, reconnect with family, meet new people and experience our waterfront in a whole new way.
A place you'll leave feeling warmer, calmer and just a little bit better than when you arrived.
What to expect
Your visit is simple.
Just heat, fresh air and good company.
Arrive
Take a moment to settle in.
REPEAT
Maximize your sauna experience by repeating the process by intermittently cooling off in the bay.
SAUNA
Step into our beautifully crafted wood-fired barrel sauna.
CONNECT
Chat with friends. Meet new people. Or simply sit quietly.
COOL OFF
Take a refreshing dip in the bay close by.
Simple.
The view
One of Melbourne's most loved waterfronts.
Right on the Altona foreshore, our waterfront location is the perfect location to relax, unwind and exhale. Stay afterwards and enjoy everything Altona has to offer.
“It's the same view you've probably seen hundreds of times. We're simply making a space where you have time to appreciate it.”
Why Heat exists
Heat began with a simple idea.
After falling in love with cold water swimming around Hobson’s Bay, I realised the best part wasn't just how good I felt afterwards.
It was the conversations.
The community.
The feeling that life had paused for a minute.
I wanted to create a place where more people could experience that feeling. No experience required. Just come as you are.
Whether you're chasing recovery, relaxation or simply an hour away from the noise, your kids, or just to be with yourself, everyone is welcome.
Jessie Hall · Founder
The space
Our pilot experience includes
Authentic wood-fired barrel sauna
Close proximity to Altona beach for a cold dip in natural water.
Ambient lighting
Comfortable seating
Storage tubs for belongings
Simple.
Natural.
Beautiful.
Benefits
People use sauna for many different reasons.
Many guests report:
Feeling calmer
Better sleep
Muscle recovery
Stress relief
Improved mood
Time to disconnect
We're not here to promise miracles. We're simply creating a beautiful place where feeling good comes naturally.
Sessions & pricing
One sauna. Four seats. Your choice of company.
Every session runs for 55 minutes and starts on the hour. Book a single seat and share the heat, or take the whole sauna for your group.
Shared session
One seat in the sauna, alongside up to three other guests.
- 55 minute session
- Up to 4 guests in the sauna
- Close proximity to beach for a cold dip.
- Meet a few new locals
Whole sauna
The full sauna and space to yourselves. Up to 6 people, when booked privately.
- 55 minute session
- Exclusive use of the sauna
- Close proximity to beach for a cold dip
- Ideal for friends, family or recovery crews
Sessions start on the hour · 55 minutes in the space · 5 minutes for us to reset between guests
Before you book · cancellation policy
We understand that plans can change. Here's our current policy:
Cancel more than 24 hours before your booking for a full refund or credit.
Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable, as we've already prepared your session
No-shows are charged in full.
If extreme weather forces us to cancel, you'll be offered a full refund or the option to rebook.
Location
Altona beach, Altona.
Right on the Altona foreshore, our waterfront location, offers one of Melbourne's most relaxed sauna settings. Stay afterwards and enjoy everything Altona has to offer.
- Address
- 137 Esplanade, Altona VIC 3018. Enter via Bent St next door to the icecream shop.
- Parking
- Park along the Esplanade and surrounding streets
- Nearby
- Altona Beach, the pier, and the Pier Street cafés and shops just a short stroll away
Good to know
Questions, answered.
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Not at all. Whether it's your first sauna or your hundredth, everyone is welcome.
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Swimwear. Two towels (one to dry off, one to sit on). A water bottle. Thongs or sandals.
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Sessions start on the hour and run for 55 minutes, leaving 5 minutes for us to clean between sessions.
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Both private and shared bookings are available. Book a single seat in a shared session for $35, or the whole sauna for $140.
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Yes. There is plenty of parking long the Esplanade and surrounding streets
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The sauna operates in most weather conditions. In fact, rain can make the experience even better.
Contact
Questions? We'd love to hear from you.
Open now. Contact and connect with us below.