Sauna Guides

Outdoor Sauna Guides

Practical guides to choosing, installing and caring for an outdoor sauna in Australia. Written by the Nova Saunas team.

Choosing your sauna

Nova Sauna Lite outdoor sauna beside a backyard pool

Best Outdoor Sauna in Australia: 2026 Buying GuideThe eleven things to check before you buy, from timber and wall thickness to heaters and installation.Read guide

Heater stones, bucket and ladle inside a traditional Nova Sauna

Traditional Sauna vs Infrared SaunaHow they heat, how they feel and which one suits your home.Read guide

Couple standing in front of their Nova Sauna Lite 2 person outdoor sauna

2 Person Outdoor Sauna Australia: What to Look ForSize, heaters and build quality for couples and smaller backyards.Read guide

Heaters and build quality

HUUM Drop sauna heater filled with sauna stones inside a Nova Sauna

Sauna Heater Comparison: Harvia vs HUUMCompare the Harvia SW, Harvia SWE and HUUM Drop side by side.Compare heaters

Nova Sauna Lite built from 38mm thermally modified Canadian timber

Why a Nova Sauna Costs MoreThe five hidden differences that decide how long a sauna lasts.Read more

Installation, running costs and care

Nova Sauna Lite glowing from inside at night

How Much Does It Cost to Run an Outdoor Sauna?What a session costs and how to work out your own figure.Read guide

Nova Sauna Lite installed on a level paved base beside a pool

Outdoor Sauna Electrical and Installation RequirementsHardwired heaters, circuit sizes, a level base and delivery.Read guide

Nova Sauna Lite outdoor sauna with rich timber colour beside a home

How to Care for Your Outdoor SaunaA simple routine after each session and once a year.Read guide

Outdoor saunas by state

Nova Sauna owner with their outdoor sauna in Sydney

Best Outdoor Sauna in NSW: Sydney and Regional Buying GuideA buying guide for outdoor saunas in Sydney and NSW. Coastal care, cold nights, sizes, delivery and power explained with real Nova owner stories.Read guide

Nova Sauna owners with their outdoor sauna in Western Australia

Best Outdoor Sauna in WA: Perth Buying GuideA buying guide for outdoor saunas in Perth and WA. Sun, coastal wind, sizes, delivery and installation explained with real Nova owner stories.Read guide

Nova Sauna owner with their outdoor sauna in Queensland

Best Outdoor Sauna in Queensland: Brisbane Buying GuideA buying guide for outdoor saunas in Brisbane and Queensland. Humidity, storms, coastal sites, sizes and delivery explained with real Nova owner stories.Read guide

Nova Sauna owner with their outdoor sauna in Melbourne

Best Outdoor Sauna in Victoria: Melbourne Buying GuideA buying guide for outdoor saunas in Melbourne and Victoria. Sites, build quality, sizes, heaters and winter use explained with real Nova owner stories.Read guide

Nova Sauna owner with their outdoor sauna in Adelaide

Best Outdoor Sauna in South Australia: Adelaide Buying GuideA buying guide for outdoor saunas in Adelaide and South Australia. Approvals, courtyards, the Hills, summer use and solar explained by the Nova team.Read guide

Nova Sauna owner with their outdoor sauna in Tasmania

Best Outdoor Sauna in Tasmania: Hobart Buying GuideA buying guide for outdoor saunas in Hobart and Tasmania. Wet weather, drying, delivery, sizes and approvals explained with real Nova owner stories.Read guide

Nova Sauna Lite owned by a Canberra customer on a covered deck

Best Outdoor Sauna in Canberra and the ACTA buying guide for outdoor saunas in Canberra and the ACT. Approvals, cold nights, garden space, sizes and power explained with real Nova owner stories.Read guide

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