Is there a more ideal climate for hot tubbing than that of the ACT? An outdoor spa in Canberra is the ideal spot from which to enjoy early mornings and clear nights in the city’s famously brisk air. It’s little wonder that thousands of Canberrans have invested in their own warm and bubbling backyard oasis.
If you’re considering joining the Canberra hot tub movement, you need to choose a machine that suits the unique climate of the Australian capital – one that can stand up to whatever Mother Nature throws at it, and that is able to offer a perfectly relaxing and luxurious soak in all ACT conditions.
Let’s take a look at exactly how the ACT’s weather might affect hot tub choice, and which specific machines are the best outdoor spas for Canberra.
Canberra climate considerations for hot tub owners
Despite not sitting on the coast, Canberra is ironically home to an oceanic climate, defined as a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters.
‘Cool’ might be an understatement, in Australian terms at least. No major Australian city gets as chilly as Canberra in winter, with temperatures regularly dipping below freezing overnight in winter. Snow in the CBD is rare, but only because it sits on the leeward side of the dividing range – the often snow-capped Brindabella Range can be seen from the CBD.
In summer the city warms up nicely, and can even get decidedly hot, with average highs hitting 29C in January. Canberra is also Australia’s third driest capital (after Adelaide and Hobart) and enjoys over 100 clear days a year – part of the reason for those chilly winter mornings – so rain will rarely spoil hot tub fun.
Adding all those factors together, potential hot tub owners should choose a machine that retains heat well, and that potentially has a cooling function to offer a refreshing soak in the heat of summer. The ideal machine will be well built, will feature a quality cover, and will make water care easy.
What to look for when shopping for an outdoor spa in Canberra
The unique local climate makes choosing the right outdoor spa in Canberra all the more important. Certain features are more valuable here than they might be elsewhere, including:
Energy efficiency
With the temperature often dipping below freezing in winter, your hot tub has to work that much harder to keep its water at the perfect temperature. But when you choose an energy efficient spa you can retain more of that heat while using less power. The defining feature of energy efficient hot tubs is insulation: the cabinet of your chosen model should be filled with high density insulation that creates a barrier between the warm spa water and the chilly winter air.
High quality covers
Heat rises, so a hot tub without a quality cover will lose more of it. Ultimately a low quality cover can seriously increase your power bill in Canberra, because it will make your spa heater work that much harder. The best covers feature dense insulation wrapped in a waterproof barrier, and are designed to fit snugly on your specific hot tub, creating a tight seal that doesn’t allow heat to escape.
Cooling technology
When winter chill gives way to summer warmth, you might be more tempted by a cool soak than a hot one. Choosing a hot tub with a cooling function gives you ultimate control over the temperature of your water, switching seamlessly from a toasty soak on a cool day, to a perfectly cool and refreshing soak on the hottest summer days.
The best types of outdoor spas for Canberra
Given the climate and critical features listed above, the best types of outdoor spas for Canberra include:
The Hot Spring Highlife collection
Looking for nothing less than the best? You’ve found it. Hot Spring Highlife collection hot tubs are Australia’s most energy efficient spas, designed to do far more with far less. Dense insulation retains more heat, while precisely engineered machinery works ultra-efficiently to deliver an incredible soaking experience.
And when we say incredible, we mean incredible. The Highlife collection brings all of Hot Spring’s latest and greatest technologies together, from high end water care to sprawling hydromassage arrays that include the Moto-Massage DX – the world’s first (and only) moving spa pool jet.
The Hot Spring Limelight collection
The Hot Spring Limelight range is built for the social butterflies of Canberra – those who see hot tubbing as an experience better shared. The sleek, minimalist design of these hot tubs pairs perfectly with the look and feel of this modern city, while delivering a hydromassage experience that will melt your troubles away.
You can also add a CoolZone system to Limelight (and Highlife) spas, which enables you to drop the temperature down to 15C, turning your hot tub into a refreshing plunge pool in the heat of summer!
Fastlane Pools swim spas
Canberrans are an active bunch, which is why many have chosen to invest in more than just a hot tub. As the name suggests, a Fastlane Pools swim spa is part spa, part swimming machine. A cleverly designed propulsion system creates a deep, wide, controllable current to swim (or jog, or row) against, while a dedicated spa pool section is always there to offer rest and relaxation, or to warm you up or cool you down pre- or post-exercise.
Hot Spring: the ultimate outdoor spa for Canberra
Searching for the ultimate outdoor spa for Canberra? Look no further than Hot Spring.
Established in 1980, Hot Spring is Australasia’s oldest and most trusted hot tub brand. We’ve been serving the Canberra area for three decades, providing perfectly local service and support to countless ACT customers.
We bring a deep understanding of what Canberrans need in a hot tub, so we can steer you to the precise model that not only copes with what the Canberra climate throws at it, but that ticks every single one of your boxes.
Ready to experience the Hot Spring difference? Visit your local dealer today!