Lakeside sauna · 🇳🇿 Lake Hāwea, New Zealand

The Secret Sauna Lake Hāwea

Handcrafted wood-fired cedar barrel sauna on the shore of Lake Hāwea near Wānaka, with plunges into the lake.

Lake / river swimmingWood-firedMixedBook ahead

Good to know

Book ahead, especially for evenings and weekends.
Cool off with a swim between rounds.
Men and women share the sauna – check the dress code on the venue's website.

Location

1208 Makarora-Lake Hāwea Road, Lake Hāwea

Details compiled from the sources below on 2026-10-01. Prices and hours change – please confirm on the official website before visiting. Sources: thesecretsauna.nz.

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