In excellent news for sauna lovers, what began as a dreamy pop-up has now become a (relatively) permanent feature at Manly’s Quarantine Beach. The 10-person Finnish sauna from Cedar the Salt will be stationed on the shores of Sydney Harbour throughout the winter – offering a very Scandinavian experience from arguably the most stunning sauna location in the city. Sydney's first pop-up seaside Finnish sauna launched as a thirteen day pop-up, but due to huge demand (around 150 sauna-goers per day), it will be staying put until spring. A 45-minute ocean-side sauna experience will set you back $35, and you’ll have easy access to the ocean to cool off between steams. If you’re keen to take over the entire sauna for a celebratory sweat, private sauna sessions are also available, and there's a soundbath experience available for those who went to level up their relaxation. If you want to make the seaside sauna a regular component of your wellness routine, you can nab a pack of three, five or ten sauna sessions. The sauna is open from sunrise (between 6.30am and 7.15) until sunset (around 4.30pm), seven days a week, with the current closing date currently estimated at "springtime". Keen? You can learn more and book your session over here. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, travel inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED: We tried this beautiful affordable bathhouse. These are Sydney’s best spas.These are the best da
Throw off your doonas and discard your scarves: spring has sprung in Sydney. September not only heralds the arrival of warmer spring weather, but much like the trees and flowers waking up from the winter snooze, life is returning to the city – and we're here for it.
Shake off those winter cobwebs and go in search of gorgeous spring flowers around Sydney and the state, wander through one of the city’s colourful weekend markets, take a refreshing dip in one of Sydney’s best ocean pools, or if you really want to give yourself a thorough spring airing, bust out the birthday suit at one of Sydney's finest nude beaches.
Stay fresh and brighten up your mind at a new theatre show and art exhibition, follow it up with a bottomless brunch, then soak up the fluttery sunshine in a lush beer garden – or up high at a dreamy rooftop bar.
It's also the perfect time of year to give your home, garden or balcony a glow-up with some leafy additions, so head to these top plant nurseries where you can pick up a few new fronds.