Collection: Firepits

What will your fire pit do?

The right fire pit depends on the job. Warmth and ambience on a cool night suit a classic wood fire pit that crackles and glows. A cleaner, instant fire wants a gas fire pit with no smoke, ash or wood to source. Cooking as well as warmth gains from a fire pit with a BBQ grill or swing plate. And a small courtyard or camping trip suits a portable fire pit that packs away. Work out whether you want ambience, convenience, cooking or portability, and the type follows.

How do you use a fire pit safely?

Fire safety comes first outdoors. Place the fire pit on a non-flammable surface — pavers, concrete or bare earth, never decking or grass that can catch. Keep it well clear of the house, fences, furniture and overhanging branches, at least a couple of metres. Check your council's rules and any fire bans before lighting, since these apply in many areas. Have water or a extinguisher nearby, and never leave a fire unattended. A spark screen contains embers. Used with these precautions, a fire pit is a safe way to enjoy an outdoor fire.

Wood, gas or portable — which suits you?

Each offers a different fire. A wood fire pit gives the real crackle, glow and smell of a fire, and often doubles for cooking, but needs wood and makes ash. A gas fire pit lights instantly with a knob, produces no smoke or ash, and suits areas where wood fires are restricted, though it needs a gas bottle. A portable fire pit is light to move and pack away for camping or a small space. Match the type to whether you want authentic wood fire, clean gas convenience, or portability.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a fire pit

Here's the safety-first advice. Check your local fire rules before buying — some councils restrict wood fires, in which case a gas fire pit is the answer. Never place a fire pit on decking or grass; it needs a non-flammable base and clearance from anything that burns. A thicker steel or cast-iron bowl lasts far longer than thin steel that warps and rusts through. And a spark screen and cover are worth having. Buy on your local rules, the build thickness, and always follow the fire-safety basics.

FAQs – get the answers you need

Are fire pits allowed where I live?
It depends on your council and any fire bans, which restrict wood fires in many areas. Check local rules before buying — a gas fire pit is often allowed where wood ones aren't.

Where can I safely put a fire pit?
On a non-flammable surface like pavers, concrete or bare earth, never on decking or grass. Keep it clear of the house, fences, furniture and overhanging branches.

Wood or gas fire pit — which is better?
Wood gives the real crackle and smell and can cook, but needs wood and makes ash. Gas lights instantly with no smoke or ash and suits restricted areas, but needs a gas bottle.

Can you cook on a fire pit?
Many wood fire pits include a BBQ grill or swing plate for cooking over the flames. Check the listing if cooking as well as warmth is what you want.

What makes a fire pit last?
A thicker steel or cast-iron bowl resists warping and rusting through, unlike thin steel. A cover and keeping it dry between uses also extend its life.

Complete the outdoor space

A fire pit pairs with outdoor seating. Add an outdoor lounge to gather around it, a BBQ for cooking, and garden lights for ambience.

Paying over time is easy — a $149 fire pit is four fortnightly payments of $37.25 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.