Hot and cold, steam and stillness. A new wave of South Australian bathhouses is reviving the ancient ritual of the soak.
The bathing ritual is as old as civilisation, and South Australia is embracing it anew. A quiet wave of considered bathhouses — some in the city, others tucked into the wine country — is reviving the timeless rhythm of hot and cold, steam and stillness.
An ancient rhythm, beautifully done
Moving between warm mineral pools, sauna and cold plunge is as good for the mind as the body. Paired with natural materials, candlelight and native botanical treatments, it becomes a genuine ritual rather than a quick fix.
The Meridian way
We book a private bathhouse session, a signature treatment and a restful afternoon with nowhere to be. The ideal way to ease into — or recover from — a few indulgent days in the wine country.