Āio
Calm, peaceful, tranquil.
To be calm, at peace.
Nestled on the hills of Ōmori, overlooking Lake Taupō, Āio Sauna offers a contrast therapy escape.
Here, a custom high quality built, traditional sauna awaits your arrival.
Positioned at the gateway to the Central Plateau, where mountains, walking tracks, hunting grounds, fishing spots and boating adventures abound, Āio is the perfect place to unwind after a day immersed in nature’s playground.
A place to slow down, reconnect, and return to stillness.
Experience Contrast Therapy
Move between cycles of heat and cold, following the rhythm of your body and the moment.
The Sauna.
The warmth opens you — softening the body, steadying the mind, and creating space for calm to settle in.
Benefits may include:
Improved circulation
Detoxification and deep relaxation
Nervous-system reset
Enhanced sleep quality
Mood and energy elevation
The cold-plunge.
The cold awakens every cell, sharpening your senses and reconnecting you to your breath.
Benefits may include:
Reduced inflammation
Faster muscle recovery
Immune system boost
Mental clarity + resilience
The incomparable post-plunge high
A simple ritual.
A return to presence.
An invitation to feel completely alive.
Āio experiences
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Move together through heat and cold in this guided one-hour session. Your host will lead you through three nourishing cycles of deep sauna warmth and cold-water immersion. A beautiful way to reset, restore, and connect with others.
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Enjoy full private access to the sauna and cold plunge for a peaceful hour of contrast therapy. Perfect for couples or solo guests seeking quiet, uninterrupted time to drop in, unwind, and recharge.
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Gather your small group for an intimate, restorative session. With exclusive use of the space, you’ll move through your hot–cold cycles at your own pace and enjoy a shared moment of calm and connection.
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An extended private session for larger groups or celebrations.
With additional time to allow everyone to move at an easy pace, this option is perfect for birthdays, special occasions or intentional groups experiences.
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A slow, intimate experience designed for connection.
With extended time, a shared platter, the Couples Escape invites you to linger, soften and savour the moment together.
Perfect for anniversaries, special occasions, or simply time set aside for one another.
“Calm isn’t something you find - it’s something you practice, gently, in every moment”
- Āio Sauna
Lake Taupō views
From the warmth of the sauna, watch the lake change with the weather, mist rolling in, sunlight flashing across the water, or stars scattering the night sky.
Surrounded by native bush
Birdsong, the scent of mānuka and fern, soft earth underfoot.
Nature isn’t just the backdrop - it’s part of the experience.
Whether you seek calm, clarity, connection, or a complete reset, our sauna and cold plunge sanctuary offers a moment outside time.
Slow down. Breathe deeply. Return to yourself.
Book a private or shared Āio experience today.
