This cult bathhouse has just opened in Melbourne and Sydney

Kassia ByrnesBy Kassia Byrnes
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Nimbus Co. is set to open yet another new venue, blending ancient wellness practices with mindful design.

With popular locations already in wellness hotspots like Byron Bay, Bondi and Neutral Bay, Nimbus Co has opened the doors to its seventh studio in Melbourne’s trendy suburb of Fitzroy (officially) on 8 May, after just having opened number six in Sydney’s Queenscliff.

Founded in Bondi, Nimbus Co. made a name for itself with carefully designed therapeutic spaces that are designed to enhance wellness through extremes. It’s all about opposing temperatures, jumping between hot and cold in saunas, ice baths and LED lounges.

Nimbus Co fitzroy lobby
The Fitzroy studio blends into its trendy surrounds.

“Fitzroy is a natural home for Nimbus. It’s a neighbourhood that appreciates conscious living and creativity," says co-founder Neil O’Sullivan. “A lot of thought, time and care has gone into bringing this space to life – it’s been a real passion project. We wanted to create something that feels restorative and grounded, but also culturally connected – where health is woven into the rhythm of daily life, not set apart from it".

The Fitzroy studio will demonstrate the wellness brand’s evolution – from heritage architecture to reflect the character of the suburb, to an earthy brown colour palette for relaxation (all designed in collaboration with MIMA Architects), to its offered services.

LED therapy lounge at Nimbus Co
The non-invasive LED therapy helps with anti-ageing. (Image: Maxwell Finch)

Every detail has been chosen with intention, to create a calming environment to unwind in. From recycled fittings and recycled timber front door, lighting by Objects for Thought and HAY, filtered showers by Fettle, Leif body products and even a bespoke stained-glass piece by Brunswick-based artist Eloise McCullough.

As always, find private infrared sauna rooms, ice bath rooms, and contrast therapy suites featuring either infrared or traditional saunas. There will also be a compression boots recovery lounge, massage therapy, facials, head spa and a multipurpose event space designed to host workshops, classes, and community events.. If you love your experience, you can take it home with you at the on-site retail store.

Nimbus Co shop
Visit the on-site retail store.

Find more of the best days spas and bathhouses in Melbourne here.

Kassia Byrnes
Kassia Byrnes is the Native Content Editor for Australian Traveller and International Traveller. She's come a long way since writing in her diary about family trips to Grandma's. After graduating a BA of Communication from University of Technology Sydney, she has been writing about her travels (and more) professionally for over 10 years for titles like AWOL, News.com.au, Pedestrian.TV, Body + Soul and Punkee. She's addicted to travel but has a terrible sense of direction, so you can usually find her getting lost somewhere new around the world. Luckily, she loves to explore and have new adventures – whether that’s exploring the backstreets, bungee jumping off a bridge or hiking for days. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @probably_kassia.
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Discover the Yarra Valley town made for slow weekends

    Kellie FloydBy Kellie Floyd
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    Once a service town for gold miners, Healesville has evolved into a destination brimming with character.

    If you trace your finger to the heart of the Yarra Valley on a map, you’ll land on Healesville – a charming little town framed by towering gums and rolling hills. Its main street is lined with cosy cafes, a bookshop, silversmiths, boutiques and a providore stacked with artisan breads and cured meats. In other words, all the essentials for a leisurely weekend. Just beyond the shops, parklands invite picnics, bush trails suggest a wander, along with an old tourist railway, distilleries and award-winning vineyards. Originally a service centre for the goldfields, the railway soon brought visitors seeking fresh mountain air. Today, it’s the kind of place that rewards a slow stroll.

    Staying in Healesville

    the lounge in one of the cosy villas at Healesvillas
    Inside one of the cosy villas.

    If sweeping mountain views are part of your accommodation prerequisite, Healesvillas are two architecturally designed villas sleeping six guests, complete with landscaped al fresco areas and a fire pit. Wander into town to visit Cheesemonger Sophie to help craft the perfect platter, and Barrique Wine Store for a local red, before returning to soak up the views.

    Dining out in Healesville

    small plates at No. 7 Healesville
    No.7 offers small plates and tasting menus centred on seasonal produce. (Image: Ben Frazer)

    For breakfast, head to My Little Kitchen Cafe , a cheerful spot on the main street known for its strong coffee and warm hospitality. Herd is a low-lit spot with serious style, serving up modern comfort food, or to sit beside wine barrels and underneath chandeliers head to No. 7 Healesville , a wine bar and restaurant in a converted warehouse.

    Drinking in Healesville

    a cocktail at Four Pillars Gin Distillery
    Enjoy a cocktail at renowned Four Pillars Gin Distillery. (Image: LVDI)

    Take a tour or sip your way through a tasting paddle at one of Australia’s most famous gin distilleries, Four Pillars Gin . If visiting a boutique winery is on the list, Boat O’Craigo wines has sweeping views over the vineyards to the hills beyond. The newest addition to the local drinking scene, Zoncello Yarra Valley serves a must-try Limoncello Spritz.

    the Boat O’Craigo winery
    Boutique winery Boat O’Craigo. (Image: Rob Blackburn)

    Healesville highlights

    If you’re after a one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery, Silvermist Studio designs beautifully unique pieces. Lifestyle store Morris et al is filled with women’s fashion and homewares, and because everyone deserves a good book, Verso Books is a cosy independent bookshop with carefully chosen titles.

    Head to Healesville Sanctuary to get up close to some of Australia’s wildlife. If the weather is on your side, pack a picnic and head to Maroondah Reservoir Park to climb the steep dam wall, where kids and adults alike can’t resist testing out the booming echo. And if you feel like stepping back in time, board a vintage train at the Yarra Valley Railway .

    the Puffing Billy Railway
    Step back in time at the Puffing Billy Railway. (Image: Visit Victoria)