Canterbury Saunas

23/01/2024

We are proud to officially supply HUUM Nordic designed sauna heaters for our cabins and clients, here in New Zealand. When you buy from us be assured that your heater is backed by an official warranty and support.

Huum is the Heart Of The Sauna.

14/01/2024

Building your own sauna and fitting a HUUM heater? This video answers some of the pre-wiring questions.

More information: https://huum.eu/support/uku-controller/

21/12/2023

Replacing stones - a hot topic!
Sauna stones don't last forever. If yours are getting on in age, look very small or are discoloured it's time to replace. Seeing too many elements in the heater or a disappointing experience are all indicators that it's time to get organised. Here's a handy resource:

Find out how to check the condition of sauna stones and how to determine whether they require replacement.

14/12/2023

A very tricky shaped sauna room almost ready for two lovely owners. Super work by our colleagues . Contact us to make your sauna dreams a reality.

07/12/2023

Another sauna heater off to a new home, safe travels Huum Drop 6! Thanks StraitNZ Road Freight

04/12/2023

Cutting up the fluff! Installing our wool insulation into a sauna cabin today, with my trusty knife from Nepal 💪

29/11/2023

We've had an issue on our website. An outdated PHP and a failed plugin, meant we weren't seeing incoming orders. Lots of product going out today, sent with our sincere apologies for the delay.

23/11/2023

Progress on a Tartu Sauna cabin. This little beast will be made tough, featuring wool insulation, thermally modified NZ timber and built to a health based standard. No nasty chemicals or plastics and low VOC to protect your wellbeing.

Our cabins are powered by award winning heaters.

(Roof is next week's job)

22/11/2023

Our 'mini' mobile sauna is ready to be clad and lined. It will be powered by the Huum Hive Wood burning sauna heater for a touch of luxury. Watch this space....

19/11/2023

With the increasing popularity of sauna in New Zealand, we want to start a conversation.

Using proper sauna stones, typically made of hard, igneous rocks like olivine diabase, is crucial for safety and effectiveness. Softer stones, like sandstone, can crack or explode when exposed to the extreme heat of a sauna, posing a risk of injury to sauna-goers. Hard stones can withstand high temperatures, ensuring a safer and more durable sauna experience. Additionally, the proper stones help retain heat efficiently, creating a consistent and enjoyable sauna environment. Finally, stones found in the wilds of New Zealand may contain impurities, that could be released during the sauna.

On the left is a sauna stone, it's a commercial product and has been put through quality control. On the right is a river stone found locally.

If you are not using a genuine sauna stone, found at any of the established New Zealand sauna retailers, please consider doing so. It makes no sense to invest in what is a luxury item to skimp on the stone quality.

16/11/2023

As time allows we will be visiting sauna that are open to the NZ public. Our first review features The Secret Sauna, Lake Hāwea, Wānaka. It was an epic experience, has anyone else tried it?🔥😍

A review of the Secret Sauna in Lake Hawea, Otago, NZ.

06/11/2023

Nearly time to say goodbye to Otago, it's been a blast 👍

05/11/2023

Continuing our Sauna road trip, here's another outdoor Sauna that we enjoyed today. Full review coming up, any ideas where this one is?

04/11/2023

We are on the road trying out a few saunas here in NZ. Full review coming next week, but can you guess where this stunning location is?

We sell luxury NZ made sauna cabins and Huum heaters - accept no imitations.

02/11/2023

It's that exciting time of year, the Birch trees are out in leaf and if you have access to a sauna; it's time to make a Viht (sauna whisk). Here's a great tutorial from the nice people at HUUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO9-A3BHoSw

Teet and Taavi, from HUUM, picked some birch branches and made a couple of sauna whisks. Taavi made a whisk with a rope, and Teet made it in an old-fashioned...

31/10/2023

Towel hooks now in stock.

https://www.canterburysaunas.co.nz/shop/sauna-accessories/towel-hooks/

Sauna hooks for outdoor cabin or barrel sauna. Stylish Spruce timber hooks for towels and clothing, hand crafted in New Zealand.

25/10/2023

Welcoming the newest public sauna in Christchurch! O-Studios traditional sauna is powered by HUUM, book a private or communal session (link in post).

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=706224028191940&id=100064130463258&mibextid=Nif5oz

Why we chose HUUM Hive for Our Traditional Sauna🌿

HUUM Hive isn't just a heater, it's an experience. Taking cues from nature, its beehive-inspired round form is adorned with elegant stainless steel arcs, highlighting the stones' intrinsic beauty.

But it's more than just aesthetics. Minimizing metal use, the warmth comes predominantly from the stones, offering soft, curative steam reminiscent of classic wood-heated saunas.

HIVE is the heart of our sauna. Gather around for stories, warmth, and an unmatched Nordic sauna experience.

Try out now. 💌

18/10/2023

The best Nordic sauna heaters now in stock.

18/10/2023

Heaters have arrived and I have customers to see.

03/10/2023

Here we see a Huum Hive Mini sauna heater, gracing it's natural habitat. It's grace and poise on display, but underneath those seductive lines, lies a powerful beast! 🔥🔥

With sustainablly grown, NZ thermally-modified timber creating a pristine habitat, this has to be one of the best public saunas in Christchurch (but could
soon beat this?).

We were really pleased to be part of this journey and love the result.

Try out a communal session at ,
it's just $25 (booking required).

02/10/2023

Elevate your sauna session with our set of sauna oils. Add drops to the water and splash those stones! Available now on our website https://www.canterburysaunas.co.nz/shop/sauna-accessories/sauna-essential-oils/

28/09/2023

Our next consignment of Huum Sauna heaters has almost arrived. Award winning Nordic sauna heaters that really make a statement.

27/09/2023

Over on Welles Street is an oasis of zen calm. has opened their new sauna! Now available for public communal sessions or private sessions with an ice bath. 🔥❄

30/08/2023

Here's a mockup bench seat section from our upcoming Tartu sauna cabin. We like this design as the under bench lights will give off a relaxing glow.

26/08/2023

A nice session in the Sauna tent last night. Compared to the convenience of an electric sauna, it's a bit more effort, but well worth it.

23/08/2023

Chop chop chop!
Lots of interior sauna cladding finally cut to length.

21/08/2023

Down at Lake Hawea, this upcoming retreat looks truly blissful 😍

The Secret Sauna, Lake Hāwea, Wānaka

20/08/2023

The sauna is the perfect place to relax and contemplate. Leave the stresses of the day at the door...

19/08/2023

Our new Tartu sauna cabins are powered by the luxury HUUM Drop heater. Featuring innovative digital controls, 55kg of rounded stones and a stunning Nordic design.

16/08/2023

The amazing brushed timber from that will clad our sauna cabins and mobile saunas. What's your favourite shade?