Frequently Asked Questions
Whether it’s your first time visiting a bathhouse or you’re a regular bather, here’s everything you need to know before visiting Naia.
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Naia Bathhouse is a communal bathhouse in Castlemaine, Central Victoria, created as a place for bathing, relaxation and connection.
At Naia, you can move at your own pace between our hot magnesium pool, cold plunge, Finnish- style sauna, hammam steam room, infrared sauna and spaces to rest.
There’s no set order or right way to bathe. Stay for a while, slow down and enjoy the space in whatever way feels good to you.
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Naia Bathhouse is located in the heart of Castlemaine, Victoria, at 139–143 Mostyn Street.
We’re within easy walking distance of the centre of Castlemaine, with street parking available nearby.
Castlemaine is also easily accessible by train, with regular V/Line services from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station and Bendigo. Naia is around a 10-minute walk from Castlemaine Station.
Located in Central Victoria, Castlemaine is around 90 minutes from Melbourne and approximately 30 minutes from Bendigo, making Naia an easy addition to a Castlemaine day trip or weekend getaway.
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We recommend booking your Naia bathhouse session in advance to make sure there’s space for you.
Bookings are essential on weekends, while some walk-in availability may be available during the week.
We intentionally limit the number of people in the bathhouse at any given time, so booking in advance is the best way to guarantee your visit.
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Our standard Naia Bathhouse sessions are 90 minutes.
We ask that you arrive around 10 minutes before your booking to check in, get changed and settle into the space so you can enjoy your full bathing time.
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Your booking includes access to Naia’s communal bathhouse in Castlemaine and all of our bathing and relaxation spaces, including:
Hot magnesium pool
Cold plunge
Finnish-style sauna
Hammam steam room
Infrared sauna
Showers
Tea lounge
Outdoor courtyard
Complimentary light snacks, herbal tea and filtered water
Lockers
Kessa exfoliating mitts are also available to purchase if you’d like to incorporate a traditional scrub into your hammam experience.
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Yes. Naia has a traditional Finnish-style sauna, an infrared sauna, and a cold plunge, alongside our hot magnesium pool and hammam steam room.
You can use the hot and cold bathing facilities at your own pace, whether you enjoy contrast bathing between the sauna and cold plunge or prefer a slower soak and rest.
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Bring your bathers, a water bottle and a towel.
Towels and robes are also available to hire (towels $5, robes $10).
Filtered drinking water is available throughout Naia, so you can top up your bottle during your visit.
One small request: please leave glass bottles or containers at home, for everyone's safety.
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Yes. Bathers must be worn at all times while using Naia's communal bathhouse facilities.
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Not at all. We encourage you to move through Naia in a way that feels right for you.
Some guests spend most of their visit in the hot magnesium pool. Others move between the Finnish-style sauna and the cold plunge, or linger in the steam of the hammam. Resting is part of it too, so take your time in the tea lounge or courtyard whenever you need a pause.
Listen to your body, drink plenty of water and take a break whenever you need one.
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Absolutely. You don’t need any experience with communal bathing, sauna or contrast therapy before visiting Naia.
Our team will welcome you into the space and introduce you to the different facilities. From there, you can explore at your own pace.
There’s no right way to bathe.
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Of course. Naia can be enjoyed alone or with others.
Coming by yourself can be a lovely way to slow down and spend some uninterrupted time resting.
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Yes. Naia is a communal space for relaxation and connection, and quiet conversation is welcome.
We simply ask that you keep voices at a respectful level and remain mindful of the people sharing the space around you.
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No. Naia is a phone-free bathhouse.
We ask that phones are left safely in your locker while you bathe. This helps protect the privacy of everyone sharing the space and allows you to properly switch off while you’re here.
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Yes. You’re welcome to wear thongs or suitable sandals around the bathhouse, or you can go barefoot.
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Yes. Complimentary lockers are available for your belongings while you bathe.
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Naia Bathhouse Castlemaine is open seven days a week, with bathing sessions available throughout the day and evening.
Session times and opening hours will be available when our booking system is live.
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Naia Bathhouse is located in Castlemaine in Central Victoria, around 90 minutes from Melbourne.
A visit to the bathhouse can be combined with Castlemaine's cafes, restaurants, shops, galleries and surrounding countryside, making it an easy addition to a day trip from Melbourne or a weekend in Central Victoria.
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Naia Bathhouse is the perfect place to slow down between exploring Castlemaine and the rest of Central Victoria.
Spend a session moving between the hot magnesium pool, Finnish-style sauna, hammam steam room, infrared sauna and cold plunge. Then carry on into town and explore Castlemaine's many cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries.