Home saunas have exploded in Australia this year—install requests hit record highs and more people are choosing to bring recovery home instead of paying per session. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s a smart time to compare brands and get clear on what actually matters: safety, heat quality, timber/build, warranty, after-sales support, and realistic installation needs.
Below are our 2025 picks you can buy in Australia right now, plus a quick buyer’s checklist and FAQ.
The best sauna shortlist (at a glance)
Clearlight® (Jacuzzi®): Premium full-spectrum infrared, low EMF/ELF positioning, lifetime home warranty, polished fit-out. Best if you want “buy once, buy right.”
Sunlighten®: mPulse “smart” programs, long track record, clear guidance on indoor vs outdoor use. Best for app-led sessions and goal-based protocols.
Found—Space (formerly iHealth): Strong AU presence, full-spectrum and outdoor options (including barrel styles), delivery/installation services. Best for design variety—including outdoors.
Revel: Infrared and traditional Finnish models with AU/NZ electrical certification and delivery nationwide; good value and easy availability. Best for mixing infrared + Finnish heat or building a contrast-therapy corner with their ice baths.
Harvia (traditional Finnish): The heritage name in heaters/cabins with multiple official Australian dealers if you want classic rock-and-steam. Best for purists and custom builds.
MiHIGH (portable blanket): Budget-friendly, renter-friendly entry to infrared. Best for trying heat therapy without committing floor space.
Brand-by-brand: what stands out in 2025
Clearlight® (Jacuzzi® Clearlight) : premium, polished, proven
- Why we rate it: Full-spectrum True Wave® heating, very strong warranty (lifetime for home), low EMF/ELF positioning, and lots of creature comforts (chromotherapy, Bluetooth/app control). Their 2025 comparison guide lays out what “good” looks like: warranty length, returns, build quality, and safety testing.
- Price sense-check: Third-party roundups put AU pricing roughly $6k–$17k+ depending on size/spec; mainstream media promos this year have shown entry points well into five figures. (Always get a quote.)
- Best for: Buyers who prioritise finish, support, and long warranties.
Sunlighten® : smart programs, long pedigree
- Why we rate it: The mPulse line adds goal-based programs and integrated red light; Sunlighten emphasises patented heater tech and a 25-year innovation story. Clear guidance: not designed for outdoors unless you use a cover (warranty note).
- Best for: App-led, programmatic sessions and a big brand ecosystem.
Found—Space (ex-iHealth) : indoor, outdoor & barrel options
- Why we rate it: Broad AU range including full-spectrum, far-infrared, and outdoor models (Nu-a, Nyssa, Marrkan, Outdoor Barrel), with delivery/installation and service pages visible. The rebrand from iHealth to Found—Space reflects their expanded offering.
- Best for: People who want outdoor aesthetics (e.g., barrel) or a locally embedded brand with service options.
Revel : value, versatility, and contrast therapy bundles
- Why we rate it: Australian brand selling infrared and traditional saunas plus ice baths, with AU/NZ/ETL electrical certification and delivery Australia-wide called out on site. Good one-stop shop for a sauna + plunge setup.
- Good to know: Some traditional units can require a dedicated 20–25A circuit—budget for an electrician if needed (a customer review on Revel’s site mentions a 25A run).
- Best for: Performance-minded homes wanting both Finnish and infrared options without the top-shelf Clearlight/Sunlighten pricing.
Harvia : the classic Finnish route
- Why we rate it: The world’s best-known heater maker with official Australian dealers (NSW, QLD, WA, VIC). Great if you want a traditional rock sauna or a custom cabin with a premium heater backbone.
- Best for: Traditionalists; custom indoor/outdoor builds; high heat + löyly.
MiHIGH : portable infrared (the “tester” option)
- Why we rate it: Australian store, widely stocked, sauna blanket format that’s portable and space-efficient. Great entry to heat therapy at a fraction of cabin cost.
- Best for: Renters, small spaces, or trying IR before investing in a cabin.
Sauna Buyer’s Checklist (print this before you shop)
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Location & power
Indoors vs outdoors: some brands don’t warrant outdoor installs unless you use a specific cover. Check before you click.
Circuit requirements: infrared cabins often run on standard circuits; traditional heaters may need 20–25A dedicated lines get a quote from your sparkie.
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Heat & tech
Infrared types: Far vs full-spectrum (near/mid/far). Full-spectrum heats you faster and can cost more. Brand pages explain their heater tech and EMF/ELF claims compare like-for-like.
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Build & materials
Timber (hemlock vs cedar), glass thickness, VOC testing, and interior layout (bench height, legroom). The premium brands publish safety/build info.
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Warranty, returns & support
Longer home-use warranties + clear return windows are worth paying for; look for an Australian support team and installers. -
Total cost
Include delivery, electrical works, outdoor bases/covers, and extras (red light towers, salt/halo devices). Media and retailer roundups show big price spread, always request written quotes.
Supplements to support your sauna routine
To round out your heat sessions, pair them with a simple bundle: Try our HLA (high-quality sodium hyaluronate) for deep-from-within hydration support and joint comfort; CGN+ (pure marine collagen with vitamin C) post-sauna to support skin elasticity and connective tissues; and LIV (our daily longevity blend of NMN, NR, Trans-Resveratrol, PQQ and TMG) to support cellular energy and recovery.
Supplement timing: take HLA with a big glass of water 30–60 minutes before you heat up, mix CGN+ into a post-sauna smoothie, and have LIV in the morning or with food on sauna days.
TL;DR - Our 2025 Home Sauna Guide (Australia)
Home saunas are booming, and the smartest buys come down to six things: safety/EMF, heat quality, timber/build, warranty, after-sales support, and realistic install needs. Our top picks cover every use case: Clearlight® (Jacuzzi®) for premium “buy once” quality and lifetime home warranty; Sunlighten® for app-led, goal-based programs; Found—Space for indoor, outdoor and barrel aesthetics with local install/service; Revel for value plus both infrared and traditional Finnish options (great for contrast therapy with their ice baths); Harvia for purist rock-and-steam and custom builds via Aussie dealers; and MiHIGH for a renter-friendly, portable entry point.
