Sauna Goose
A wood-fired sauna in an urban Northcote yard, Sauna Goose runs on a tightly structured format: three rounds of ten minutes in the heat, ten-minute breaks to cool off between each round. The space includes a small change room, greenery, outdoor seating, and is set up with careful attention to detail.
The cold plunge is the other main event. Reviews put it at around 7 degrees (Sauna Goose doesn’t publish an official temperature), and there’s also an open-air communal cold shower if you want something gentler between rounds. The general consensus from 61 Google reviews is positive, with a 5-star average, most of it pointing to the community feel and the reasonable pricing.
The Saunagus takes the same three-round structure and adds a facilitator, essential oils, towel-fanning to push the heat up, and some breath work woven through the breaks.
Standard sessions are $25 and unguided. The Saunagus ($35) is the guided version, rooted in Danish tradition, capped at ten people per session. The facilitator works essential oils into the sauna rounds, fans the air to intensify the heat, and leads the group through meditative and breath work between rounds. A few reviewers mention the front row of the sauna runs noticeably cooler than the back, so if heat is the point, position yourself accordingly.
If you’re planning to go regularly, the intro offer is good value: five unguided sessions for $50, valid for two weeks. Packs scale up from there, and there’s a morning membership at $40 a week covering five weekday morning sessions.
Sessions run across most of the day, with morning slots on weekdays from 7:00am and evenings to 8:30pm. Saturday has the widest spread.
Swimwear is required. Arrive ten minutes early; sessions start on time and the structured format doesn’t leave much slack. Traditional sauna hats are available to buy on-site. The change room is small, and the setup is honestly on the compact side. Cancellations need at least 12 hours’ notice.
FAQ
- What does a session actually involve?
- Each session runs three rounds of ten minutes in the wood-fired sauna, with ten-minute breaks in between. During the breaks you can use the cold plunge or the open-air communal cold shower. The whole thing takes roughly an hour.
- What's the difference between a standard session and a Saunagus?
- A standard session ($25) is unguided. A Saunagus session ($35) is guided and rooted in Danish tradition. The facilitator adds essential oils to the sauna, fans towels to intensify the heat, and leads the group through breath work and meditative guidance. Saunagus groups are capped at 10 people.
- How cold is the cold plunge?
- One reviewer puts the cold plunge at around 7 degrees. There's also an open-air communal cold shower as an alternative during breaks.
- What do I need to bring?
- Swimwear is required. Arrive at least ten minutes before your session. Traditional sauna hats are available to buy on-site. There's a small change room and secure storage for your things.
- Are there any age restrictions or health considerations?
- Under-12s aren't permitted. Anyone aged 12 to 15 needs a parent or guardian present. Sauna Goose advises against sauna use during pregnancy or for people with heart conditions.
- What's the cancellation policy?
- You need at least 12 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule.
Gadd St, Northcote VIC 3070
Standard session $25, Saunagus (guided) $35. Intro offer: 5 unguided sessions for $50 (valid 2 weeks). 5-pack Sauna $100, 10-pack Sauna $200.
Minimum age 12
Information verified 12 August 2026