Bring The Sauna Project to your
South Island community
We’re on a mission to bring The Sauna Project to more beautiful locations across the South Island.
If you love sauna, nature, and creating spaces where people can connect, then you might be the perfect person to bring a sauna to your own community.
Initially, we weren't sure if there was an appetite for saunas in New Zealand, so we built one and tested the waters.
What we discovered surprised us…
After three months, the sauna was fully booked.
Week after week.
That got us thinking: would this work in other places?
So we built one for Simon down in Gisborne. Same story. His community was in need of a wood-fired sauna, and before long, his sauna was humming.
Now there are over 30 Sauna Project locations across New Zealand and Australia, from Waihī and Napier to Kāpiti, Taranaki, Pāpāmoa, Auckland and beyond.
And believe we are only at the start of out journey and would love to bring more saunas to more communities.
If you’re ready to join the community of partners, download the partnership package below.
Meet Simon from The Sauna Project Tairawhiti
“Sometimes when opportunities come your way, you just know, in your gut and in your heart that you have to take it and for me, that was this moment.”
Meet Chris and Georgia from The Sauna Project Sydney, Australia
“As soon as we got off the plane, we knew we wanted to bring a Sauna Project sauna to Australia, and we made sure it happened.”
Chris and Georgia made the choice to buy The Sauna Project Sydney after visting our Mount Maunganui sauna.
In a short amount of time, they have been able to build a community around their sauna and serve people from all walks of life in a way that supports health and well-being.
We reckon there are heaps of great spots for a sauna in Australia, and we’re keen to bring this health-giving experience to as many communities as possible.
Good people, meaningful places
What we're looking for
We’re not just after “business partners.” We’re looking for people who:
• Love the practice of sauna (and the lifestyle that comes with it)
• Want to create a space that genuinely serves their community
• Enjoy being in nature and connecting with people
• Care about creating a welcoming, thoughtfully run experience for everyone
Why partner with us?
We’ve done the hard yards to figure out what works. As a Sauna Project partner, you’ll get:
• A turn-key setup with systems, processes, and designs already sorted
• The backing of a values-led brand and a network of experienced sauna operators
• A low-overheads business model that gives you the freedom to shape your sauna life around your wider life
If this sounds like you, tell us a little about yourself and where you’d love to bring The Sauna Project.