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Sauna Sanctuary infrared sauna and cold plunge studio
Sauna Sanctuary Whanganui · Contrast Therapy

Recovery,
Redefined.

Your private infrared sauna and cold plunge sanctuary. Step in, slow down, and reset with the simple power of heat and cold — entirely at your own pace.

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Private
Every session
30–90
Minutes
2
Guests max
The infrared sauna glowing pink and purple beside a leafy plant
Winter Reset · Intro Offer $39 40-minute first-timer session
Limited Time · New Guests

The Winter Reset.

Are you new to contrast therapy, or new to the Sanctuary?

For a limited time, we're offering first-time guests a 40-minute Winter Reset session for $39. If you've never experienced contrast therapy with us before, winter is the perfect time to slow down and give your mind and body the reset it deserves.

What's included
  • 40-minute contrast therapy session
  • Multiple infrared sauna & cold plunge cycles
  • Supportive, beginner-friendly advice
  • Your choice of 3 cold plunge temperatures
Ready to reset this winter?
Available 18 June – 30 September
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Available only to guests experiencing contrast therapy for the first time.

Our Story

A private space
to reset.

Sauna Sanctuary is a sibling-founded contrast therapy studio in the heart of Whanganui, created from the belief that our community deserves a private space to reset, recharge, and reconnect in a world that rarely slows down.

Built on family values and a genuine love of saunas and holistic wellness, Sauna Sanctuary offers private Infrared Sauna and Contrast Therapy experiences designed to support both physical and mental wellbeing. Every booking is your own sanctuary — free from distractions, free from crowds, and entirely at your own pace.

The Sauna Sanctuary team in front of the studio's illuminated logo
The Sauna Sanctuary Team
The warm infrared glow of the sauna at Sauna Sanctuary
Why Contrast Therapy

The simple power
of heat & cold.

Move seamlessly between deep infrared heat and invigorating cold, allowing your body and mind to reset, recover and recharge.

01

Infrared Heat

Infrared heat penetrates deeper than a traditional sauna — relaxing muscles and easing tension at a more comfortable temperature.

02

Cold Plunge

An invigorating cold plunge designed to reduce inflammation, enhance mental clarity, and support recovery, leaving you feeling refreshed, focused, and fully revitalized.

03

Contrast Therapy

Experience the power of contrast therapy as heat and cold work together to improve circulation, support recovery, and increase energy levels — leaving you feeling restored and recharged.

Nothing left out.

Every session includes
  • ✓Fresh towels
  • ✓Electrolyte sachets
  • ✓Herbal tea
  • ✓Face cloths
  • ✓Aftercare products

Please note: there is no shower on site. We ask that guests arrive clean and showered.

Cold Plunge

Set your temperature.

Our cold plunge can be pre-set to suit your comfort level and recovery goals — from a gentle introduction to a powerful reset. Choose the experience that's right for you.

12–13.5°C

The Initiation

New to cold plunging?

  • Perfect for first-time plungers
  • Builds confidence in the cold
  • Encourages calm focus and clarity
  • Encourages recovery
11–12.5°C

The Balance

Want the perfect balance of challenge and comfort?

  • Supports recovery and muscle repair
  • Stimulates healthy circulation
  • Enhances mood and wellbeing
  • Supports stress relief
9–10.5°C

The Reset

Looking for the full cold plunge experience?

  • Reduces inflammation
  • Sharpens mental clarity and focus
  • Boosts energy and alertness
  • Builds resilience to stress
Cold plunge tub by the window in a Sauna Sanctuary treatment room
Sessions

Choose your session.

All sessions are fully private. Towels, electrolytes, herbal tea, face cloths, and aftercare products are included.

45 minutes
Most popular

Infrared Sauna

A deeply restorative solo or duo sauna session. Let the infrared heat work through muscle tension, ease soreness, and quiet the mind.

  • Deep muscle relaxation
  • Detoxification
  • Improved circulation
Solo
$40
Duo
$55
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30 minutes

Contrast Therapy

A powerful reset – Combining gentle infrared heat with an invigorating cold plunge experience to create an immersive circuit for recovery and mental sharpness.

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Boost energy
  • Mental clarity
Solo
$44
Duo
$58
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60 minutes
Best value

Contrast Therapy

More time, more results. A full hour to move between heat and cold at your own pace — the session our regulars love most.

  • Full recovery cycle
  • Extended heat time
  • Deep relaxation
Solo
$60
Duo
$70
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90 minutes

Contrast Therapy

The Sanctuary Experience – 90 minutes of uninterrupted contrast therapy enhanced by aromatherapy, offering the perfect balance of recovery and relaxation, ideal for athletes or a wellness escape.

  • Premium recovery experience
  • Multiple contrast cycles
  • Nervous system regulation
Solo
$75
Duo
$90
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Enhance your visit

Enhancements & add-ons.

Personalise your recovery with a few thoughtful extras — add them when you book or on the day.

Iceball & Aromatherapy
Solo / Duo · Infrared sauna only
$8 / $12
Aromatherapy
Essential-oil infusion
$6
Solo Peak Recovery Pack
Recovery essentials for one
$10
Duo Peak Recovery Pack
Recovery essentials for two
$14
Peak Magnesium Spray 125ml
Take-home recovery spray
$27
Commit & save

Concession packs.

Make recovery a habit — five visits at one discounted price. Save 15% across the pack.

5 × 45-min Sauna

Private Infrared Sauna

Five 45-minute sessions
$170Save 15%
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5 × 30-min Contrast

Sauna & Cold Plunge

Five 30-minute sessions
$187Save 15%
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5 × 60-min Contrast

Sauna & Cold Plunge

Five 60-minute sessions
$255Save 15% · best value
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Gift Vouchers

Give the gift of real rest.

A Sauna Sanctuary voucher is a moment to slow down — heat, cold, and calm, for someone who deserves it.

$50
Gift Voucher

A taste of the sanctuary — perfect for a first private infrared sauna session.

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$100
Gift Voucher

The full contrast ritual, solo or shared — heat, cold plunge, and reset.

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$150
Gift Voucher

A generous gift — longer sessions, a duo visit, or recovery enhancements.

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Purchase a gift voucher.

Choose an amount and we'll email the voucher straight to you — ready to gift and redeemable against any session.

Cedar cold plunge tub with folded towels and a candle in a Sauna Sanctuary room
The last step

Ready to reset?

Choose a time that suits you and we'll have the sanctuary warm and ready. Every booking is private.

The Sauna Sanctuary reception desk beneath the illuminated logo sign
Find Us

Location & hours.

56 Victoria Avenue, Suite 3
Whanganui 4500 · New Zealand
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The Sauna Sanctuary A-frame sign at the entrance to Suite 3, Rutland Centre
Suite 3 · Rutland Centre
Get in touch

Visit the studio.

Sauna Sanctuary

56 Victoria Avenue, Suite 3
Whanganui 4500

Phone · 022 061 8322

Opening Hours
Monday 6:00 – 11:30am · 3:30 – 9:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 12:00pm · 3:30 – 9:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 12:00pm · 3:30 – 9:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 12:00pm · 3:30 – 9:00pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm · 4:00 – 8:30pm
Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm · 4:00 – 8:30pm
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