Sandy Bay Sauna - Long Beach

The City of Hobart is seeking public feedback regarding a private sauna proposal at Long Beach, Sandy Bay, whereby an operator would be selected via an expression of interest process run by Council.

Saunas offer a low-impact health and wellbeing experience that enhances the natural beach setting. As part of the Capital City Strategic Plan 2023, the City are looking for opportunities to generate economic opportunity, activate open space, and connect people to nature. This initiative aims to provide beachgoers with a unique, low-impact health and wellbeing experience that complements the natural surroundings.

The sauna would be privately operated and run between April and October (inclusive), with the infrastructure removed outside this period.

This opportunity follows numerous business requests to operate a sauna on council land and the demonstrated success of similar experiences across Tasmania.

After a comprehensive site review, Long Beach was identified as the only suitable location within the local government area. This review looked at factors such as location, beach access, accessibility, park values, nearby facilities and title restrictions.

The expression of interest (EOI) process is expected to run in March and April, with the most suitable applicant to be selected as the preferred operator.

The above image depicts the proposed location for the Sauna at Long Beach.

How to have your say:

Community Feedback
18 February – 14 March

• All community groups, businesses and individuals are welcome to contribute feedback, further thoughts and/or questions on this process and/or the proposed private Sauna at Long Beach.

• All feedback will be presented to the project team for further consideration.