Collection: Hammocks

Which hammock suits your space?

The right hammock depends on what you can hang it from. A yard with two well-spaced trees or posts can take a classic hanging hammock strung between them. A space with nothing to hang from needs a hammock with stand, which stands anywhere — the most flexible option. A patio or reading corner suits a hammock chair that hangs from a single point or its own frame. And a camper wants a lightweight garden hammock that packs down. Work out whether you have trees, posts or need a stand, and the type follows.

How do you set up a hammock safely?

The support and spacing matter. For a hanging hammock, you need two solid anchor points — mature trees or sturdy posts — about 3 to 4.5 metres apart, with fixings rated for the load plus movement. A hammock with stand removes the guesswork, coming with a frame rated for a set weight. Check the weight rating covers the user, and hang the hammock with a slight sag rather than pulling it tight, which is both comfier and safer. Never hang from anything you're unsure of, and keep it low enough that a fall is harmless.

With stand, hanging or chair — which suits you?

Each suits a different setup. A hammock with stand is the flexible choice, standing on any flat surface with no trees or posts needed, and moving where you like. A hanging hammock strung between two trees or posts is the classic, needing solid anchor points. A hammock chair hangs from a single point or a curved stand for an upright, cocooned sit, taking less space. Match the type to whether you have anchor points, want portability, or prefer to sit rather than lie.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a hammock

Here's the practical bit. A hammock with stand saves all the hassle of finding and rigging anchor points, so it's the easy choice unless you have great, well-spaced trees. Check the weight rating covers the user, and hang with a gentle sag rather than tight, which is comfier and stronger. A weather-resistant fabric matters if it lives outdoors, with somewhere to store it in bad weather. And a spreader bar keeps a hammock flat and easy to get into. Buy on the stand or solid anchors and the weight rating, then the fabric.

FAQs – get the answers you need

Do I need trees for a hammock?
Not with a hammock stand, which stands anywhere on a flat surface. A hanging hammock needs two solid anchor points — trees or posts about 3 to 4.5 metres apart.

How far apart should hammock posts be?
About 3 to 4.5 metres for a hanging hammock, so it hangs with a comfortable sag rather than stretched tight. A stand removes the need to measure.

How much weight can a hammock hold?
Check the rating, which should cover the user plus movement. Hammocks and stands are rated for a maximum weight, so confirm it suits who'll use it.

Should a hammock hang tight or loose?
Hang it with a gentle sag, not pulled tight. A slight curve is both more comfortable and safer, putting less strain on the fixings and fabric.

What's a hammock chair?
A hammock chair hangs from a single point or a curved stand for an upright, cocooned sit rather than lying flat. It takes less space than a full hammock.

Complete the relaxed garden

A hammock makes a relaxing spot. Pair it with a swing chair for another seat, garden lights for evening, and a fountain for calming sound.

Paying over time is easy — a $79 hammock is four fortnightly payments of $19.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, carries a 12-month warranty, and comes with 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, at this since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.