Freedive Aotearoa

Membership — Recovery Studio

A community sauna. Come once. Or make it yours.

A shared space at 30 Selwyn Road, Paihia — sauna and cold plunge, in small groups, with people who turn up for each other. Come once for $35, or become a Salty Local and make it your third place.

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Salty Local

$20 a week

Three saunas a week. Let yourself in, 6am to 10pm, every day. That’s less than $7 a sauna.

Plus an $0.85 booking charge, so $20.85 comes out each week. One-off $60 joining fee when you start, and that includes your first week.
* Coming more often than three times a week? Ask us — there’s an upgrade for the truly dedicated.


Come once — $35

A 50-minute sauna and cold plunge session, in small groups. Show up, go in, see how you feel. No commitment, no joining fee.

Book a session →

Breathwork — $20

Performance Breathing® with Sacha. An hour on a mat, no experience or fitness needed. Book breathwork →

Session packs — prepay and save

Credits load to your account automatically and you book sessions whenever suits. No joining fee.

  • 5 sessions — $150 ($30 each). Three months to use them.
  • 10 sessions — $250 ($25 each). Six months to use them.

Get a pack →


Salty Local — $20 a week

Your sauna. Your people. Three times a week.

Three saunas a week, and the studio is yours to use self-service from 6am to 10pm, daily. Come before work, after a dive, or on a Sunday when the place is quiet.

What you get

  • 3 sessions a week, self-service 6am–10pm — that’s under $7 a sauna
  • Classes included — your session works for sauna, cold plunge and classes
  • Bring a friend for $20 a session, once a month
  • Early access to new classes, ocean days and seasonal events

What it costs

  • $60 one-off joining fee — covers your induction and your first week, and sets up your self-service access. Pay your joining fee →
  • $20 a week by GoCardless direct debit, plus an $0.85 booking charge — $20.85 a week all up.

Terms: 3-month minimum term, then one month’s written notice to cancel.

Coming more than three times a week? Have a word with us — there’s an upgrade for people who are here most days.

Become a Salty Local →

New to the studio? Here’s how joining works:

Come for a Discovery walk-around with Sacha → pay the one-off $60 joining fee → set up your weekly direct debit → get your access and induction → start booking.


Private hire — $150 an hour

The whole place, just for you. Fit as many as you like — it sits six to eight in the heat, but the space is yours to spread out, chill and make your own little party out of it. Do it your way.

Make it a proper occasion

Ask us about any of these when you book:

  • Hosted and themed — we run it for you, built around the occasion
  • Snacking platter
  • Loaded waters
  • Fresh ice
  • Mocktails

Tell us what you’re celebrating and we’ll price it up. Towels to hire ($5) or bring your own.

Book private hire →  ·  Ask about the extras →


Breath Club — $18 every 28 days

Our full breathwork library, recorded live from the studio. Practise at home, before travel, between visits.


Good questions

What’s the $60 joining fee for?

Your induction, your first week, and your self-service access. It’s paid once, when you start. Drop-ins and session packs don’t pay it — only members.

What if I want more than three saunas a week?

Have a word with us. There’s an upgrade for people who are here most days, and plenty of Salty Locals find three a week is exactly right once quieter weeks even out.

What does self-service access mean?

After your induction, you can book and use the studio independently — no host needed. You’ll have our number if anything needs attention. Available 6am–10pm daily.

Can I book the whole place for a group?

Yes — private hire is $150 an hour and the space is yours. Bring as many as you like. Ask us about a hosted and themed session, a snacking platter, loaded waters, fresh ice or mocktails.

What are the membership terms?

Three-month minimum term, then one month’s written notice to cancel. Payments run by GoCardless direct debit. After the minimum, your membership continues until you give notice.

Can I pause my membership?

Yes — up to 4 weeks per calendar year with 7 days notice. Billing pauses and your end date extends accordingly.

Do I need a towel?

A towel is required in the sauna. Hire one for $5, or bring your own. We recommend two — one for the sauna, one to dry off after.

Can I share my membership?

Memberships are personal and non-transferable. But bring a friend once a month for $20 — and if they love it, they can join.

I’m pregnant or have a heart condition. Can I come?

Have a quick chat with us and your GP before your first plunge. We’ll work out what’s right for you.


Not sure yet? Come for one session first.

$35, 50 minutes, small groups. No commitment, no joining fee. Most people come back.

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30 Selwyn Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands.