This Spring, Peninsula Hot Springs is turning up the heat with a season dedicated to the art of sauna. Seek the Heat launches from 6 October, until the end of November, with all Peninsula Hot Springs bathers invited to discover a new Pop-up Sauna Space with three new Nordic saunas and an outdoor fire and lounge that set the stage for warmth, connection and renewal.
To enrich the season, Peninsula Hot Springs will host daily complimentary workshops, guided rituals, and breathwork sessions, alongside the debut of Sauna Aufguss – a traditional European practice where heat, aroma, music, and movement come together in a powerful, multisensory ritual led by skilled sauna masters.
Jacqui Diamond, Chief Marketing Officer, of Peninsula Hot Springs shares “we’re thrilled to introduce our limited-time Pop-up Nordic Sauna Space, our sauna trail and the arrival of Sauna Aufguss. Together, they highlight our commitment to evolving the bathing experience, blending global traditions with local connection to create immersive, restorative wellness experiences for our guests”.
Sauna Aufguss is one of Europe’s fastest-growing wellness rituals coming to Australian shores. Guided by internationally trained masters Mette Jung Gruttner and Amanda Berger, this multi-sensory practice combines steam, aromatherapy, music, towel work and mindful facilitation to create a transformative experience. Celebrated globally for its ability to detoxify the body, boost circulation, accelerate recovery, reduce stress and improve sleep, Aufguss goes beyond relaxation and is a movement that fosters community, connection and renewal.
Beyond the pop-up, guests can follow the Sauna Trail, a journey of ten unique sauna experiences across the Bath House and Spa Dreaming Centre. From traditional Finnish dry saunas and infrared saunas to hot and cold plunges, herbal-infused steam rooms, and saunas inspired by global traditions, the trail invites guests to explore the many ways heat and contrast therapy can revitalise body, mind, and spirit.
Whether soaking in the glow of the Pop-up Sauna Space, wandering the Sauna Trail, or surrendering to the intensity of an Aufguss ceremony, Seek the Heat is an invitation to pause, breathe and rediscover the timeless joy of bathing and sauna culture.