Nova Holistic Spa
On Goulburn Street in central Hobart, Nova runs a tight bathing circuit: an outdoor all-weather magnesium spa, an infrared sauna, and an ice bath. That’s the core of it. But the treatment menu running alongside is what makes Nova unusual for a venue this size, stretching from massage and facials through to naturopathy, counselling, skin health therapies, and mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy via an AirPod. That last one is reportedly the only setup of its kind in Tasmania.
The bathing circuit is tight and purposeful. What sets Nova apart is everything running alongside it.
The infrared heat comes in two forms: the sauna, and a TGA-approved infrared BioMat. The sauna’s capacity and temperature range aren’t publicly listed, so it’s a detail worth asking about when you book. The ice bath handles the cold side of things.
Nova took out Best Urban Wellness Retreat 2025 in Tasmania, and the Google rating holds at 5.0 from 253 reviews, which is a level of consistency that’s genuinely unusual for a venue this compact. What comes through most in the feedback is the quality of the massage therapists and the warmth of the space. The circuit here tends to work as context for a treatment session rather than a standalone soak, which shapes how most people use the place.
A 5.0 from 253 reviews is unusually consistent for a venue this size. The feedback points most clearly to the massage therapists and the warmth of the space.
Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 4pm, Thursday through Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 10am to 3pm. Closed Mondays. The shorter Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday windows tend to fill first, so booking ahead is worth doing regardless of when you plan to come. The phone number is 0482 444 555.
FAQ
- What's the bathing circuit here?
- The core circuit is a magnesium spa, an infrared sauna, and an ice bath. It's a boutique setup rather than a sprawling multi-pool facility, but the combination covers the main bases.
- What else is on offer beyond the circuit?
- Quite a lot. Therapeutic massages, facials, skin health therapies, naturopathy, in-house counselling, and mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (mHBOT) via an AirPod, which is reportedly the only one in Tasmania.
- Is the magnesium pool outdoor or indoor?
- The magnesium spa is outdoor and all-weather, so it operates year-round despite Hobart's climate.
- What are the opening hours?
- Tuesday and Wednesday 10am–4pm, Thursday through Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 10am–3pm. Closed Mondays.
- What's the infrared heat setup?
- There's an infrared sauna plus an infrared BioMat. The BioMat is TGA-approved. The sauna's exact type and capacity aren't listed anywhere publicly, so it's worth confirming when you book.
14 Goulburn St, Hobart TAS 7000
Information verified 23 July 2026