While weekends have traditionally been reserved for self-care, a growing number of wellness spaces are encouraging people to embrace midweek rituals instead, whether that’s sweating it out in an infrared sauna, taking the plunge in an ice bath, soaking in mineral pools or switching off with a restorative spa treatment after work.

From tranquil sanctuaries to urban saunas, we’ve found the best places to book to unwind after your 9 to 5.

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Q Station – Manly

Harbour Heat, the new contemporary outdoor sauna experience set to launch at Q Station. Positioned right on Q Station’s private wharf, Harbour Heat invites guests into a contrast therapy experience entirely set in nature: with a scenic sauna experience, followed by a direct plunge into the harbour from Q Station’s private beach.

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RESET – Double Bay

Located in the heart of Double Bay, RESET features cedar saunas, ice baths, a halotherapy salt cave, vitamin C-infused showers and contrast therapy – reimagined within a contemporary, design-led space.

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Stretch Lab – Multiple Locations

Offering One on One and customised stretch routines, whether you are nursing an injury, keen to improve sports performance or just generally want to keep your body limber, StretchLab is a perfect after work visit.

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XtraClubs – Multiple Locations

XtraClubs is the first wellness brand in Australia to offer a self-service, tech-enhanced bathhouse experience, specialising in ice baths, steam rooms, Finnish and infrared saunas, including the largest Finnish sauna in the country.

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Capybara Bath House – Surry Hills

A boutique wellness sanctuary nestled in the city’s vibrant core of Surry Hills, Inspired by the collective history and practice of communal bathing. Capybara Bath House features aquatic therapy, Saunas and sound baths perfect for relaxing after a day in the office.

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Wildsoul Wellness – Fairfield

Wildsoul Wellness is a premium wellness sanctuary bringing reformer, mat and hot Pilates together with a full recovery suite: infrared saunas, ice baths, contrast therapy, compression boots and red light therapy, plus in-house naturopathy, all under one beautifully designed roof.

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Life Hub – Bayside

More than a fitness facility, Life Hub has been intentionally designed as a lifestyle community focused on helping people build sustainable habits, meaningful connections and a stronger sense of belonging.

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Sóma Bathhouse – Essedon

Offering a communal area featuring a 4-person infrared sauna, two cold plunges, and a luxurious hot mineral spa, it is the perfect setting to relax solo or enjoy with others.

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Sól Saunas – Prahran

Melbourne’s social sauna and cold plunge club, featuring traditional sauna and cold plunge pools experiences. Offering customers memberships or 60 minute sessions to enjoy at their own leisure.

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