The best sauna supplier for you is one that sells the kind of sauna you want, uses good timber and heaters, delivers to your area, and is there to help after the sale. Below are five well-known sauna suppliers in Australia, what each one focuses on, and a short checklist for comparing them. We are one of the five, so we have kept the descriptions factual and based on each company's own information at the time of writing (October 2026). Always check their websites for current details.
How to Choose a Sauna Supplier in Australia
- The right kind of sauna: traditional (wood-fired or electric), infrared or steam, indoor or outdoor. Most suppliers focus on one or two.
- Quality you can check: the timber type and thickness, the heater brand, and what is included in the kit.
- Support: delivery to your area, installation help, a clear warranty, and real reviews from Australian buyers.
What is a Barrel Sauna?
A barrel sauna is a round outdoor sauna made of thick timber staves, held together by steel straps like a barrel. It comes as a kit, is quick to build, and heats with an electric or wood-fired heater. It is one of the most popular backyard saunas in Australia. See our guide to choosing a barrel sauna.
5 Sauna Suppliers in Australia
Sauna Supplier #1: Shym Saunas
That is us. We sell saunas, heaters, hot tubs and cold plunge tubs online across Australia, from warehouses in Perth, Tasmania, and Port Kembla, New South Wales. Our range includes:
- Barrel saunas in Western Red Cedar and spruce, plus square barrel and panoramic models
- European log, Round Cube and indoor saunas made in Estonia by Leil, and Aura infrared saunas
- Harvia, HUUM and SAWO sauna heaters, cedar hot tubs and cold plunge tubs
We have assembly videos for kits such as the panoramic barrel sauna and the SUMMIT barrel sauna, and a gallery of customer projects.
Sauna Supplier #2: The Sauna Company
A Melbourne business that describes itself as the Victorian distributor of SAWO, the Finnish sauna and steam brand. It offers sauna equipment, custom sauna fit-outs, prefabricated sauna rooms, and service and repair.
Sauna Supplier #3: SDS Australia
A sauna retailer selling traditional, wood-fired, infrared, hybrid and steam saunas, with timber and sauna parts delivered Australia-wide. Many of its customer reviews mention Harvia heaters.
Sauna Supplier #4: Heavenly Saunas
Based in Bayswater, Victoria, with a showroom. It sells barrel, indoor and cabin saunas, cedar hot tubs and ice baths, heaters and accessories, and describes itself as the Australian stockist of Kirami and a distributor of Almost Heaven saunas. It offers installation in Victoria and remote help elsewhere.
Sauna Supplier #5: Sunlighten
An infrared sauna maker with an Australian website, known for its mPulse range of infrared saunas with preset programs. If you want an infrared sauna, it is one of the best-known names.
What Is the Best Outdoor Sauna in Australia?
It depends on your space and budget. For a classic backyard sauna, a barrel sauna in cedar or thermo-treated spruce is hard to beat: quick to build, weather-tough and good value. For larger groups, a log or Round Cube sauna gives more room. For a small budget, a portable sauna tent or an indoor infrared sauna is the easiest start. Our guide to DIY sauna kits compares them with prices.
Cedar Barrel Sauna2 to 4 people · Western red cedarIn stockFrom$7,190
Carbonised Square Barrel4 to 8 people · Carbonised spruceIn stockFrom$8,185
Made in EuropeLeil® Lerra Pure Thermo BarrelUp to 6 people · Thermowood · Panoramic window optionIn stock$13,080
5% OffAura 4-Person Infrared, Bluetooth4 people · Canadian hemlock · Corner modelIn stock$5,409
Wrapping Up
Every supplier above serves a slightly different buyer. Decide on the kind of sauna you want first, then compare timber, heaters, delivery and support. If you are looking at a barrel sauna, sauna heater, cedar hot tub or sauna accessories, we would be glad to help: call 1300 908 132 or contact us.
FAQs
How do I choose a reliable sauna supplier in Australia?
Look for clear product details (timber, thickness, heater brand), a written warranty, Australian support for parts and service, and real reviews from Australian buyers.
What should I look for when buying a sauna in Australia?
The type of sauna, timber quality, the heater and its power needs, what is included in the kit, delivery to your area, and installation help.
Are Australian-made saunas better than imported ones?
Not necessarily. Many of the best saunas use European or Canadian timber and Finnish or Estonian heaters. What matters more is the quality, and having local support after the sale.
How much do saunas cost from Australian suppliers?
In our store (October 2026, regular prices), from about $1,450 for a sauna tent and $4,099 for an infrared sauna, $6,090 for a barrel sauna, up to $33,000 for a large European log sauna. Heaters are extra on most traditional kits.
Do sauna suppliers deliver to regional areas?
Most deliver Australia-wide, but freight to regional and remote areas can cost more. Ask for a delivery quote to your address.
Do sauna suppliers offer installation?
Some do, some offer remote help, and many kits are designed for DIY assembly. Electric heaters must always be connected by a licensed electrician.
How do I compare barrel sauna suppliers?
Compare the timber and stave thickness, what comes in the kit, heater options, warranty, delivery cost and reviews.
