{"title":"Outdoor Baths \u0026 Cold Plunge Tubs","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery tub on this page is a freestanding galvanised steel outdoor bath you fill from the garden tap, soak in, then drain. No plumber and no power point for the default setup. Use it cold as a cold plunge tub, warm as an outdoor bath, or add a fire coil for a wood fired hot tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich outdoor bath suits you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Outdoor Bath \u0026amp; Cold Plunge Tub (from $2,195).\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1.8m galvanised steel oval, 0.61m wide and 0.61m deep. It holds about 550 litres at a comfortable level and fits two adults for a soak, or one adult chest-deep for a cold plunge. A custom-fit UV-resistant cover and a drain plug at the back are included. Raw galvanised steel is $2,195 and a painted finish (matte white, matte black, olive green or sandstone) is $2,895. See it on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/outdoor-bath-cold-plunge-tub\"\u003eOutdoor Bath \u0026amp; Cold Plunge Tub\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Off-Grid Wood Fired Hot Tub (from $2,795).\u003c\/strong\u003e The same physical tank with a stainless steel coil added. You build the fire inside the coil, the coil heats the water, and the water circulates back into the tub on its own. No pump and no power. It ships with the coil, an insulated cover and a floating thermometer. Painted finishes are $3,495. See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wood-fired-hot-tub\"\u003eOff-Grid Wood Fired Hot Tub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready have a galvanised tub? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/off-grid-wood-fired-coil-kit\"\u003eOff-Grid Wood Fired Coil Kit\u003c\/a\u003e ($985) is the coil on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCold plunge, outdoor bath or hot tub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tub does whichever job you fill it for. For a cold plunge, fill it from the cold tap and add a few bags of ice in summer. For an outdoor bath, fill it from a hot tap or pre-heat water and bucket-fill it, then soak the way you would in a clawfoot bath, only outside. For a hot soak with no hot tap nearby, the wood fired version heats from cold in about 2 hours with the cover on, so light the fire a couple of hours before you want to get in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill deciding between heat and no heat? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/wood-fired-bath-vs-wood-fired-hot-tub\"\u003ewood fired bath vs wood fired hot tub\u003c\/a\u003e guide sets them side by side, and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/stock-tank-pool-cold-plunge\"\u003eusing a stock tank as a cold plunge\u003c\/a\u003e covers the cold side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat an outdoor bath costs in Australia, all in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe tub:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,195 for the Outdoor Bath \u0026amp; Cold Plunge Tub, or $2,795 for the wood fired version, cover included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e free to metro Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and free to most regional areas too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA base:\u003c\/strong\u003e nothing if you already have concrete, pavers or level compacted ground. Otherwise a small gravel or cracker-dust pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.55 kilolitres a fill. At the Perth tier 1 rate of $2.108 per kilolitre that is roughly $1.20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood, for the hot tub:\u003c\/strong\u003e about $3 to $4 of seasoned hardwood per soak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe per-bath numbers, with sources, are in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/outdoor-bathtub-australia\"\u003eoutdoor bathtub running cost guide\u003c\/a\u003e. For a full buyer's walk-through, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/outdoor-bath-australia\"\u003eoutdoor bath Australia: what to buy, what it costs and where it can go\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery across Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubs ship free to metro Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, and free to most regional addresses, either to your door or to a nearby depot. A few remote postcodes need a quote, so email hello@terratanks.com.au first if you are well off the beaten track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tanks are made in the US and shipped nested inside one another to keep freight costs down. Length and width can vary by up to 2cm from the listed size, and minor scuffs from freight are normal. Neither affects strength or the fit of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere an outdoor bath can go\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirm, level ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete, pavers, gravel or compacted earth. Check it is level before you fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever on a timber deck.\u003c\/strong\u003e 550 litres of water weighs about 550kg before two people climb in, and a standard deck is not built for that. Put the tub on the ground and build the deck beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood fired means non-combustible.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hot tub sits on gravel, cracker dust, concrete, pavers, slate or bare earth only, never indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCouncil and barrier basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePool barrier rules under AS 1926.1 look at whether a vessel can hold more than 300mm of water. These tubs have 610mm walls, and draining between soaks does not change that test. How each state and council applies the rule to a tub rather than a pool varies, so ring your council with the dimensions before you order and get the answer for your address. Our state guides show how that conversation goes: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/stock-tank-pool-permit-wa\"\u003eWA\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/stock-tank-pool-permit-nsw\"\u003eNSW\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/stock-tank-pool-permit-vic\"\u003eVIC\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/stock-tank-pool-permit-qld\"\u003eQLD\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOutdoor bath FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does an outdoor bath cost in Australia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Outdoor Bath \u0026amp; Cold Plunge Tub is $2,195 in raw galvanised steel and $2,895 painted, with a cover included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a plumber or a power point?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not for the default fill and drain setup. The wood fired version heats with fire, so it needs no power either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan an outdoor bath go on a deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A full tub is far heavier than a standard deck is built to carry, and the wood fired tub also needs a non-combustible surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I try it before I commit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tub comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee from delivery, even if you have used it. You pay the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wood-fired-hot-tub","title":"The Off-Grid Wood Fired Hot Tub","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire, hot water, and a sky. That's the whole thing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Off-Grid Wood Fired Hot Tub is a 1.8m oval galvanised steel tub that comfortably fits two adults, heated by a fire you build yourself. Works through thermosyphon, so no power point, no electrician, no plumber, and no monthly bill. Just wood, water, and about 2 hours on average while the fire does its work and you pour a drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIf you want something that's hot at the push of a button, buy a spa. This isn't that, and the fire is the point. There are no jets, no bubbles, no Bluetooth and nothing to break. Fill it with a garden hose, light the coil, soak, then pull the plug. No chemicals, ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt's built from the same heavy galvanised steel as the stock tanks that sit out in paddocks for years, so it lives outdoors year round and only looks better for it. It goes on gravel, pavers, concrete or bare earth, wherever you've been picturing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1.8m long × 0.61m wide × 0.61m deep, oval (stadium shape)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHolds approximately 550L when filled to a comfortable bathing depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eComfortably fits 2 adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHeavy-duty galvanised steel, built for Australian outdoor conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWood fire coil kit included (heats water through gravity-fed convection, no power, no pump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCustom-fit UV-resistant vinyl cover included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFloating thermometer, wooden paddle and silicone sealant included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAround 2 hours on average to a warm 36 to 38°C with the cover on, though it can run shorter or longer depending on your starting water temperature, the outside air temperature and how much wood you use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDrain via siphon hose, or use the drain plug at the back if sited on a draining base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it can, and can't, go\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe wood fire coil kit produces an open fire while in use. The tub must be placed on a non-combustible surface: compacted cracker dust, gravel, concrete, stone pavers, natural earth, or slate. It cannot be placed on a timber deck, composite decking, artificial turf, or any combustible surface. See the Setup section below for fire-clearance distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they ship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThese are real industrial galvanised tanks, manufactured in the US and imported nested, stacked inside one another like cups, to keep freight costs (and your price) honest. Nesting means the width and length can vary by up to ±2cm from the listed dimensions. It's standard for tanks of this build and doesn't affect strength, the fit of the cover, or anything you'll notice once you're in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNesting and freight can also leave minor scuffs or surface marks on the steel. These tanks were built for paddocks, not display floors. Small marks are part of the product, don't affect strength or longevity, and stop being noticeable once the tank's set up and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWant to swim instead of soak? See the Family Plunge (2.4m) or the Urban Plunge (1.8m) round pool tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terra Tanks","offers":[{"title":"Raw galvanised steel","offer_id":45835063427263,"sku":null,"price":2795.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte white","offer_id":45824884834495,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte black","offer_id":45824884867263,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive green","offer_id":45824884900031,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sandstone","offer_id":45824884932799,"sku":null,"price":3495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Custom colour","offer_id":45961006088383,"sku":null,"price":3595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/9820\/5119\/files\/01-wood-fired-hot-tub-sunset-couple-bushland.webp?v=1783717296"},{"product_id":"outdoor-bath-cold-plunge-tub","title":"Outdoor Bath \u0026 Cold Plunge Tub","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Plunge. Outdoor Bath. One Simple Setup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you want a daily ice bath or a clean, aesthetic outdoor soak — this tub does both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.8m galvanised steel tub fits 1 adult chest-deep for cold plunging, or 2 adults for a relaxed outdoor bath or cold plunge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy people pick this over a chiller or a clawfoot bath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built cold-plunge with a chiller costs $4,000–$8,000 and ties you to a power outlet. A clawfoot bath is beautiful indoors but never makes it to the back garden. The Recovery Tub sits in between — the price of a fitted bath, with the look of a stock tank, and the flexibility to fill it cold for a plunge, hot for a soak, or with ice for a serious post-workout reset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree buyers, one product\u003cbr\u003e- Cold plunge — fill from the cold tap; add ice in summer for a sub-10°C session.\u003cbr\u003e- Outdoor bath — fill from a hot tap, or pre-heat water and bucket-fill; soak the way you would in a clawfoot bath, but outside, under the sky.\u003cbr\u003e- Home gym recovery — pair it with a sauna or use it on its own as part of a recovery routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 1.8m long × 0.61m wide × 0.61m deep, oval (stadium shape)\u003cbr\u003e- Holds approximately 550L when filled to a comfortable use level\u003cbr\u003e- Fits 2 adults chest-deep for cold plunging or outdoor bathing\u003cbr\u003e- Heavy-duty galvanised steel\u003cbr\u003e- Custom-fit UV-resistant cover included\u003cbr\u003e- Goes on firm, level ground: concrete, pavers, gravel or compacted earth. Not on a timber deck, as a full tub with two people in it is far heavier than a standard deck is built to carry\u003cbr\u003e- Drain via plumbing installation (not included) or plug at the back (included)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they ship\u003c\/strong\u003e These are real industrial galvanised tanks, manufactured in the US and imported nested — stacked inside one another like cups — to keep freight costs (and your price) honest. Nesting means diameter can vary by up to ±2cm from the listed width and length. It's standard for tanks of this build and doesn't affect strength, the fit of the pump or cover, or anything you'll notice once you're in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNesting and freight can also leave minor scuffs or surface marks on the steel. These tanks were built for paddocks, not display floors — small marks are part of the product, don't affect strength or longevity, and stop being noticeable once the tank's set up and full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant hot water and a fire?\u003c\/strong\u003e See the Off-Grid Wood Fired Hot Tub — same physical tank, with a wood-fired coil added.\u003cbr\u003eWant to swim instead of soak? 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