Immersed in nature, built for connection
Sweat in our traditional wood-fired barrel sauna, plunge into the icy cold waters, then relax around the fire for some wholesome fireside chats. Wellspace is building real community through powerful shared experiences.
With epic natural landscapes, a vibey atmosphere and an authentic crew, we attract high-vibe, open minded and fun loving legends who want to feel good, look good and live well.
We invite you (and your people) to join the movement and heal in the heat.
How does contrast hydrotherapy work?
Contrast hydrotherapy combines the invigorating effects of hot and cold elements to enhance your wellbeing. Embrace the warmth of our wood-fired sauna, take a refreshing plunge into icy waters, then rest between rounds to re-regulate the nervous system.
Hot Therapy
Immerse yourself in the heat and enjoy our authentic 8-person wood-fired barrel sauna. With 15-minute rounds of steam infusion at 80-100 degrees, enjoy silent, guided and social rounds in either our community sessions or as a private group with our facillitated experience.
Cold Therapy
Embrace the cold water and awaken your senses! Either plunge into the Kawarau River, brave the 1 - 4 degree ice baths or take a quick cold shower.
An epic way to revive and feel alive!
Rest
Relax in our cosy, heated marquee lounge, around the bonfire or out in the sun. Rest, re-hydrate and repeat the process. Take in the views with complimentary tea and enjoy Queenstown’s most unique outdoor sauna experience.
Experience Authentic Connection and Wellness in Nature at Wellspace
At Wellspace, we believe in the power of nature to foster genuine connections. Our riverside sauna and cold plunge experience promotes mindfulness, holistic health and fun in a warm and welcoming environment.
Our Values
Your Guide to Wellness at Wellspace
Owner operator Rick Gutzewitz is a 5th generation Queenstown local, with his family having been established in the area since 1911. Rick is the co-founder of Wellspace - a grassroots project born after the Covid Lockdowns in 2020 to help improve the health and wellbeing of the Queenstown community. After council recognition for its voluntary service, Wellspace has grown to be an immersive well-being experience built around sauna and cold plunge culture.
With a background in personal training, mindset development and a passion for holistic health and wellbeing, Rick helps others find a deeper sense of presence, purpose and enjoyment in life.
Rick is an easy going, authentic and enthusiastic human that loves connecting with great humans together.
What our Guests have said
Reconnect with Nature at Wellspace
Book your experience today and immerse yourself in the serenity of our riverside sauna.
