Cold Plunge · Sunshine Coast, Australia

Engineered
for the body.

Industrial-grade cold plunge systems. Built for daily use.

Installed on the Sunshine Coast, shipped Australia-wide. Same chiller technology used by the leading Australian recovery studios — sourced direct, locally installed, locally serviced. Sauna systems launching late 2026.

CE SAA IPX4 ETL
Sunshine Coast After-Sales Support
1-Year Warranty
Australian Service Centre

SAA — Australian electrical-safety approved  ·  IPX-4 water-ingress rated  ·  CE & ETL internationally certified. Not self-declared — independently tested.

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Why cold therapy

8 reasons to
take the plunge.

Cold-water immersion has been studied across multiple physiological systems. Below are the eight effects with the strongest mechanism evidence — each one citation-linked to the literature.

01

Muscle Recovery

Studied for easing inflammation and speeding muscle recovery in athletes. Cited ↓

02

Metabolism Boost

Cold exposure activates calorie-burning brown fat — detected in 23 of 24 healthy men in a landmark study. Cited ↓

03

Immune System

In a trial of 3,018 people, 30 days of cold showering meant 29% fewer reported sick days. Cited ↓

04

Mental Strength

Repeated exposure habituates the body's cold-shock response — discipline that compounds with practice. Cited ↓

05

Mood & Focus

Cold-water immersion has been measured to spike norepinephrine ~5× — the brain chemical behind drive and focus. Cited ↓

06

Energy Levels

Cold fires up the nervous system — end cold, not hot, to keep the post-plunge energy window open. Cited ↓

07

Weight Management

Regular cold exposure is linked to more calorie-burning heat production (thermogenesis) in winter swimmers. Cited ↓

08

Skin & Longevity

The vessel constrict-and-dilate cycle and nervous-system adaptation are studied across the hydrotherapy literature. Cited ↓

Our range

Cold plunge systems
built for performance.

From residential athletes to commercial wellness facilities — a system engineered for your requirements.

G5 All-in-One ice bath on a Noosa alfresco deck
All-in-One

G5 ALL-IN-ONE

From $10,990 AUD
Final quote after enquiry.
Flexible payment plans available — just ask
  • 316 stainless steel interior
  • Canadian cedar wood exterior
  • Built-in chiller — 1HP or 2HP
  • Temperature range: 3–42°C
  • Chlorine resistant
  • Colours: Black, White, Natural Wood
  • CE, SAA, IPX4, ETL certified
  • 1 year warranty + Australian support
  • Delivery + installation included — South East QLD
  • Allow 8–12 weeks for delivery Australia-wide.
G9 All-in-One ice bath
All-in-One

G9 ALL-IN-ONE

From $12,990 AUD
Final quote after enquiry.
Flexible payment plans available — just ask
  • 316 stainless steel interior
  • Canadian cedar wood exterior
  • Built-in chiller — 1HP or 2HP
  • Temperature range: 0–45°C
  • Digital display panel
  • Colours: Black, White, Natural Wood
  • CE, SAA, IPX4, ETL certified
  • 1 year warranty + Australian support
  • Delivery + installation included — South East QLD
  • Allow 8–12 weeks for delivery Australia-wide.
Vivamare Essential — cedar oval tub with XY-Pro chiller in a home patio
Complete System

VIVAMARE ESSENTIAL

From $6,990 AUD
Final quote after enquiry.
Save $2,990 vs buying tub + chiller separately
  • Cedar oval tub — stainless steel interior
  • XY-Pro chiller included — 1HP or 2HP
  • Heats AND cools: 3–42°C
  • Built-in ozone sterilisation + filtration
  • WiFi remote control
  • Full-body immersion — standard or large
  • CE, SAA certified
  • 1 year warranty + Australian support
  • Allow 8–12 weeks for delivery Australia-wide.
SY-Pro chiller unit
Chiller Unit

SY-PRO CHILLER

From $5,490 AUD
Final quote after enquiry.
Pairs with any tub · payment plans available
  • Temperature: 3–42°C adjustable
  • Heating AND cooling functions
  • Built-in ozone sterilisation
  • Built-in filtration system
  • WiFi remote control
  • 5-inch TFT touch screen
  • 1HP or 2HP options
  • Compatible with any tub
  • CE, SAA, IPX4, ETL certified
XY-Pro chiller unit
Chiller Unit

XY-PRO CHILLER

From $4,490 AUD
Final quote after enquiry.
Pairs with any tub · payment plans available
  • Temperature: 3–42°C adjustable
  • Heating AND cooling functions
  • Built-in ozone sterilisation
  • Built-in filtration system
  • WiFi remote control
  • 4.3-inch button screen
  • 1HP or 2HP options
  • Compatible with any tub
  • CE, SAA, IPX4, ETL certified
Cedar oval ice bath
Standalone Tub

OVAL TUB

From $5,490 AUD
Final quote after enquiry.
  • Cedar wood exterior
  • Stainless steel interior
  • Compatible with any chiller unit
  • Oval design — comfortable full-body immersion
  • Available in standard and large sizes
  • CE, SAA certified
  • 1 year warranty + Australian support
  • Allow 8–12 weeks for delivery Australia-wide.
Commercial Grade

COMMERCIAL SY-COM

Price on Application
  • Designed for gyms and wellness centres
  • 1HP or 2HP options
  • Includes full filter system
  • AF25 filter + hose + 350W water pump
  • Bulk pricing available
  • Australian after-sales support
  • Custom installation quote available
  • Internationally manufactured to Australian standards
SOON
Coming Soon

SAUNA SYSTEMS

Launching late 2026
Premium cedar saunas to pair with your cold plunge.
  • Traditional Finnish cedar construction
  • Indoor + outdoor configurations
  • Sized for 2–6 person use
  • Designed to pair with Vivamare plunge systems
  • Australian after-sales support
  • Register your interest to be first in line

Compare

Which one
is for you?

A quick side-by-side of our most popular systems — so you can pick with confidence.

ModelG5 All-in-OneG9 All-in-OneSY-Pro Chiller
Temperature3–42°C0–45°C (true ice)3–42°C
Build316 SS + cedar316 SS + cedarChiller only
ChillerBuilt-inBuilt-inPairs with any tub
ScreenDigitalDigital panel5″ TFT touch
Ozone + WiFiYesYesYes
Best forCold + warm soakTrue ice + hot tubAlready have a tub
From$10,990$12,990$5,490

Configure

Build your
setup.

Pick your system, power and finish — see an indicative price, then send it straight to a quote.

1 · System
2 · Power
3 · Finish
Indicative price
$10,990
payment plans available · final quote after enquiry

Indicative only, ex-delivery. Final quote confirmed by our Sunshine Coast team within one business day.

Contrast therapy

Hot. Cold.
Unstoppable.

Alternating between heat and cold is one of the most powerful recovery protocols in sports science. The cardiovascular stress response from contrast therapy drives adaptation that neither modality alone can achieve.

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Vasodilation / Vasoconstriction Alternating heat and cold creates a powerful pump effect — flushing waste and delivering nutrients at an accelerated rate.
Hormonal Response The contrast protocol maximises cortisol clearance while elevating growth hormone — optimal for recovery and adaptation.
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HEAT

Sauna or infrared. Core temp rises. Blood vessels dilate. Muscles relax. HSP proteins activate.

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COLD

Ice bath. Vasoconstriction. Norepinephrine spikes 200–300%. Inflammation drops. Mental clarity surges.

The contrast hour

Run the protocol.

Three phases — cold immersion, neutral recovery, heat exposure. Time it properly and the nervous system does the rest. Try the protocol now.

Ready
19:00
Press start when you're in position
🧊 Cold 3:00
🌬 Rest 4:00
🔥 Heat 12:00

For educational use. Consult a doctor before starting cold-immersion therapy.

After the plunge

The contrast hour closes in parasympathetic rebound — the 30-to-60 minute window where the nervous system runs unusually quiet. The morning ritual our sister brand makes for that exact window: an eight-plant caffeine-free herbal blend, ginkgo, gotu kola, brahmi, L-theanine, moringa. Daytime clarity, no jitter.

Recalibrate Tea — Terraliving →

Commercial solutions

Built for
facilities.

From boutique wellness studios to large-scale gym facilities — Vivamare commercial solutions deliver high-performance cold therapy at scale with bulk pricing, dedicated after-sales support, and your brand laser-engraved into the steel.

Request Bulk Pricing Commercial systems →
12+
Units supported per facility
24h
After-sales response time
2–3wk
AU warranty repair turnaround
G9 ice bath with commercial chiller in an apartment building wellness amenity

Who we are

WHO WE ARE

Vivamare is a Sunshine Coast-based business bringing premium cold plunge equipment to Australian homes, gyms and wellness centres — with sauna systems launching late 2026. We're locals — not a faceless online store. Every enquiry is handled personally, every install is local-installed.

📍 Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Local QLD Business Australia-wide Delivery Personal Service

Why buy from Vivamare

We're new.
The hardware isn't.

Vivamare is a young brand — so we won't show you a wall of five-star reviews we haven't earned yet. Here's what is verifiable today: the same factory that builds for several of Australia's best-known cold-plunge names, independently certified to electrical-safety standards, backed by a Sunshine Coast service team. The proof is in the build, not the testimonials.

2–3wks AU warranty repair pickup, repair & return —
freight covered in year one.
Vivamare
2–3 wks
Overseas repair
8–12 wks

Typical door-to-door warranty repair time. Vivamare units are repaired at an Australian service centre — pickup arranged and return freight covered in year one. Brands without an AU centre ship to the factory overseas.

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Proven manufacturer

Built in the same factory trusted by several of Australia's leading cold-plunge brands — the pedigree, sold direct.

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Independently certified

CE, SAA, IPX4 and ETL certified — tested to electrical-safety and water-ingress standards, not self-declared.

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Sunshine Coast service team

After-sales support based on the Sunshine Coast, not offshore. Every enquiry answered within one business day.

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A warranty with backup

A full 12-month warranty. And the part that matters: if the cooling system ever fails, you get a brand-new unit — free — with parts serviced from within Australia.

FAQ

Questions,
answered.

The things people ask before they buy. Anything else — call 0452 237 602.

How much does a cold plunge cost in Australia?

Complete systems start at $6,990 for the Vivamare Essential (cedar oval tub + XY-Pro chiller). All-in-one systems with built-in chiller start at $10,990 — delivery and installation included in South East QLD. Chiller-only units start at $4,490. The final price depends on the model, power (1HP or 2HP) and delivery to your location — we confirm it on your quote.

What's the difference between an all-in-one and a chiller-only unit?

An all-in-one (G5 or G9) is the complete system — a 316 stainless & cedar tub with the chiller built in. A chiller unit (SY-Pro or XY-Pro) pairs with a tub you already own or buy separately. If you're starting from scratch, go all-in-one; if you have a tub, start with a chiller.

How cold does it actually get?

The G5 runs 3–42°C; the G9 goes to a true 0°C ice bath (and up to 45°C). Both heat as well as cool, so you can run cold plunges, warm soaks, or hot–cold contrast therapy from one unit.

How long does delivery take?

Units are built to order and shipped to Australia — allow around 8–12 weeks. If you need it sooner, ask us about current stock and faster freight options.

Do you deliver outside the Sunshine Coast?

Yes — we're Sunshine Coast based but deliver Australia-wide, with after-sales support serviced within Australia rather than offshore.

What warranty do I get?

A full 12-month warranty. The important part: if the cooling system ever fails, you get a brand-new unit free, with parts serviced from within Australia. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law always apply on top of this.

Are the units safe and certified?

Every unit is CE, SAA (the Australian electrical-safety standard), IPX-4 (water-ingress) and ETL certified — independently tested, not self-declared. Cold plunges are wellness equipment, not medical devices; consult your doctor before starting cold immersion, especially with heart, respiratory or autonomic conditions.

Is it expensive to run, and is it noisy?

It's a heat-pump chiller, so it's far cheaper than constantly buying ice, and with the insulated cover on it sips power holding temperature. It runs at around the noise level of a home air-conditioner.

Get a custom quote

Ready to take
the plunge?

Tell us about your setup and we'll put together a tailored quote. Our Sunshine Coast team responds within one business day.

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24-hour response Our Sunshine Coast–based team responds to every enquiry within one business day.
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1-year warranty Every Vivamare product is backed by a full 12-month warranty, with parts and support serviced in Australia.
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The evidence

Cited above.
Read for yourself.

Every claim on this page traces to peer-reviewed research. We don't sell magic. Where the evidence base is small, contested, or industry-adjacent, we say so plainly. The papers below are the actual literature behind cold-water immersion physiology.

  1. 01

    Šrámek, P., Šimečková, M., Janský, L., Šavlíková, J., & Vybíral, S. (2000). Human physiological responses to immersion into water of different temperatures. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 81(5), 436–442.  DOI →

    5-fold plasma norepinephrine increase and 2.5-fold dopamine increase during 14°C water immersion (vs no spike at thermoneutral). The catecholamine paper everyone references for the "mood and focus" claim.

  2. 02

    van Marken Lichtenbelt, W. D., Vanhommerig, J. W., Smulders, N. M., et al. (2009). Cold-activated brown adipose tissue in healthy men. New England Journal of Medicine, 360(15), 1500–1508.  DOI →

    PET-CT-detected brown adipose tissue activity in 23 of 24 healthy adult men under cold exposure. The paper that established BAT is physiologically relevant in adult humans, not just infants and small mammals.

  3. 03

    Søberg, S., Löfgren, J., Philipsen, F. E., et al. (2021). Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men. Cell Reports Medicine, 2(10), 100408.  DOI →

    Studied Scandinavian men who winter-swim 2–3× per week alongside hot-sauna sessions. Found enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis and altered BAT thermoregulation. The basis for the Søberg principle: end with cold, not heat.

  4. 04

    Buijze, G. A., Sierevelt, I. N., van der Heijden, B. C., Dijkgraaf, M. G., & Frings-Dresen, M. H. (2016). The effect of cold showering on health and work: a randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE, 11(9), e0161749.  DOI →

    3,018 participants randomized to 30/60/90 seconds of cold showering for 30 days vs. hot-only controls. Cold groups self-reported 29% fewer sickness-absence days. Honest caveat: self-reported, not lab-confirmed, and illness-day count itself didn't differ — what changed was time off work.

  5. 05

    Tipton, M. J., Collier, N., Massey, H., Corbett, J., & Harper, M. (2017). Cold water immersion: kill or cure? Experimental Physiology, 102(11), 1335–1355.  DOI →

    Tipton's group has characterised the cold shock response — gasp reflex, hyperventilation, sympathetic tachycardia, peripheral vasoconstriction — for three decades. Also the habituation work: repeated exposure dampens the shock response over weeks. Important safety read alongside the benefits.

  6. 06

    Mooventhan, A., & Nivethitha, L. (2014). Scientific evidence-based effects of hydrotherapy on various systems of the body. North American Journal of Medical Sciences, 6(5), 199–209.  DOI →

    Narrative review covering hydrotherapy effects across cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, immune, and inflammatory systems (1986–2012 literature). Useful single document for the multi-system overview — but heterogeneous methodology across the studies it cites; treat as map, not proof.

What we can't claim. Vivamare cold plunge systems are wellness equipment, not medical devices. They are not assessed by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and we make no claims that they treat, prevent, or cure any condition. The papers above describe what cold-water immersion has been studied for — not what our product does for you specifically. Reported subjective effects vary. Consult your doctor before starting cold-immersion therapy, especially with cardiovascular, respiratory, or autonomic conditions.

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