The health benefits of cold exposure have shifted from the fringe to mainstream in the past year when it comes to personal health and wellness.
New Zealand health professionals and medical practitioners abroad have outlined the various benefits of regular use of a cold shower, ice bath, or ocean swim.
When it comes to ice bath and chilled plunge products in New Zealand: what’s available, when and how much things can vary significantly. So, in order to help you determine what might work best for you, here’s a complete list of the major plunge products it’s currently possible to buy or ship to New Zealand
1. Southern Plunge - Cedar Spring Recreation
Made with an external New Zealand Pine and a Fiberglass Lined Insert. This simplistic ice bath will make regular cold exposure easy and accessible at your home or gym. Aesthetically the wooden barrel ties in with many outdoor and backyard designs, especially so with a Barrel Sauna. It’s possible to stain or paint this barrel as you desire.
Shipping:
- Pickup Tauranga/Auckland - Free
- North Island Depot - $79
- South Island Depot - $149
- Available April 2023
Request a Quote here to receive $750 off the introductory retail price once the product is available for pre-purchase.
3. The Original - Odin Plunge
Australia’s premier plug-in cedar cold plunge. Odin Plunge, this luxury plunge tub comes with a chiller system that can maintain the tub between 0C and 15C continuously. Made with Cedar externally and stainless steel inside, these tubs are great feature pieces for any yard or gym and pair particularly well with any Canadian Cedar Barrel Sauna.
- Pros: arrives preassembled, internal chiller
- Cons: no local customer support, high costs
Price: ranges from USD $6,900-8,900 (approx NZD $11,000-15,000) plus import fees (15%)
Shipping:*
- Sea freight: 1-2 months approximately $800
- Air Freight: 7-10 days approximately $2000
- Availability 10-12 weeks (so add this time to your shipping option)
Use the code CEDARSPRING during your purchase and receive $250 (USD) off the purchase of your plunge.
3. The Cold Plunge
United States most recognised plunge tub, this white bathtub styled plunge pool arrives preassembled, just fill it up and turn it on. Popularised on the show Shark Tank, this was the first plunge product to make it mainstream.
- Pros: arrives preassembled, internal chiller
- Cons: no local customer support, high costs
Price: ranges from USD $6,800-10,200 (approx NZD $11,000-16,000) plus import fees (15%)
Shipping:*
- Sea freight: Not Available
- Air Freight: 7-14 days approximately $3,000
- Availability 2-4 weeks (so add this time to your shipping option)
Use this link to purchase your Cold Plunge and receive USD $150 off the purchase price of any plunge tub
4. Cedar Cold Plunge Pool - Cedar Spring Recreation
Built with high grade Canadian Western Red Cedar and internally lined with 10mm thick Vinyl. This cold plunge tub is ideal for commercial use or someone who has proximity to running natural running water - just add ice!. Aesthetically the cedar barrel ties in with outdoor and backyard designs, especially so alongside a Barrel Sauna.
- Pros: assembly required; delivery and setup cost minimal vs prefabricated unit. Great for communal and commercial use.
- Cons: no electric chiller component installed (can be added)
Price: $6,999 + GST
Shipping:*
- Pickup Tauranga/Auckland - Free
- North Island Depot - $199
- South Island Depot - $399
- Ready for immediate shipment or delivery
Want to learn more about cold exposure or try it for your, download our 4 week starter plan or listen to our Spotify Playlist: Introduction to Cold Exposure
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Disclaimer: Neither the material shared in this article, nor any links to external resources are to be considered medical advice. Always check with medical professionals prior to engaging in new activities that carry potential health risks. Some external links, particularly ones that offer you a discount, may be affiliate links.