Recovery · 17 Repco Boulevard
sauna in
queenstown
A traditional dry sauna at the heart of Industrial Fitness — built for athletes, used by everyone. Sit, sweat, reset. Open 4:30am to midnight, every day.
80–90°C
Working Temp
4:30am
Earliest Access
Midnight
Latest Access
$0
Extra Cost
The Origin
Recovery the locals
have been using for years.
We didn't build the sauna as a feature. We built it because every member who actually trains here needed one.
Most gyms in Queenstown treat the sauna as a luxury. We treat it as equipment. A 15-minute round at 90°C does as much for your training week as a session on the platform — and our members know it.
Skiers come in to thaw after a morning at the Remarkables. Athletes use it for protocols backed by two decades of Scandinavian research. Office workers come for the silence at 6am before the day starts.
No booking. No upcharge. No app. Just heat and a clean towel.
Why Use It
Heat is the most
underrated training tool you own.
Regular sauna use is one of the most well-researched recovery tools available. Here's why our members keep coming back.
Recovery
Heat opens vasculature, accelerates circulation and flushes the lactic acid that lingers after hard training. Members who finish in the sauna come back fresher the next day.
Cardiovascular
A twenty-minute sit elevates heart rate to that of a moderate aerobic session. Two decades of Finnish research links consistent sauna use to lower blood pressure and reduced cardiac risk.
Nervous System
Heat exposure followed by a cool shower flips the body into parasympathetic state — the mode where deep sleep, digestion and repair actually happen. The reset is real.
Resilience
Regular heat stress builds heat-shock proteins, improves thermoregulation and trains the body to handle hard things — physical and otherwise. Recovery is a discipline.
The Room
Cedar, low light,
the sound of breathing.
The Ritual
Forty-five minutes to walk
out a different person.
The protocol our coaches recommend. Two rounds, one cool-down, no phone.
Arrive clean00:00
Quick rinse in the showers. Hydrate. Towel in hand.
First round00:15
Twelve to fifteen minutes at 80–90°C. Sit, slow your breath, let the heat do the work.
Cool down00:18
Step out. Cool shower. Three minutes of stillness in the changeroom.
Second round00:32
Back in for another ten. This is where the nervous system shift really happens.
Walk out lighter00:45
Rehydrate, dress, and leave the building feeling like a different person.
Access
Two ways in.
Both lead here.
One day,
all access.
Gym, every class on the timetable that day, and full sauna access. Ideal for visitors and curious locals.
- Full gym floor
- Any class that day
- Sauna, showers, lockers
Unlimited
everything.
The way most members do it. Sauna whenever you want, all 40+ weekly classes, member access 4:30am to midnight.
- Unlimited sauna access
- 40+ weekly classes
- Member access 4:30am – midnight
- No sign-up fee, no lock-in
01Where is the sauna in Queenstown?
Where is the sauna in Queenstown?
The Industrial Fitness sauna is at 17 Repco Boulevard, Frankton, Queenstown — five minutes from the airport and the town centre. Members can access the sauna any time the gym is open.
02How much does the sauna cost?
How much does the sauna cost?
Sauna access is included with every Industrial Fitness membership (from $39.90 per week) and with every day pass. There is no additional fee to use it.
03Can I use the sauna without joining the gym?
Can I use the sauna without joining the gym?
Yes. A day pass gives you full access to the gym floor, any class on the timetable that day, and the sauna. Drop in during staffed hours and our team will sort you out.
04What are the opening hours?
What are the opening hours?
Members access the sauna from 4:30am to midnight, every day of the year. Day pass users can use the sauna during staffed hours: Mon–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 9:30am–2:30pm.
05Do I need to book?
Do I need to book?
No. The sauna runs continuously and seats around eight people. First in, first served — you can almost always walk straight in.
06Is it mixed or separate?
Is it mixed or separate?
Our Queenstown sauna is a single mixed sauna. Bring a towel and modest activewear or swimwear. Our upcoming Jack's Point location will have separate male and female saunas when it opens in 2027.
07How long should I stay in?
How long should I stay in?
Ten to twenty minutes per round is the sweet spot for most people. Step out if you feel light-headed and rehydrate well afterwards. If you're pregnant or have a heart condition, check with your doctor first.
08Before or after training?
Before or after training?
Either works. Most members finish in the sauna to support recovery. A short five-minute warm-up before training is a great option on a cold Queenstown morning.
Location
Five minutes
from town.
Address
17 Repco Boulevard
Frankton, Queenstown 9300
Hours
4:30am — Midnight
Every day, year-round
Ready to sweat?
The best sauna in Queenstown
is waiting for you.
Day pass for a single visit, or weekly membership from $39.90 if you're ready to make heat part of how you train.