Northcote Pottery - Australis Fire Pit

Northcote Pottery - Australis Fire Pit

Create a warm, rustic heart in your garden with the premium Northcote Pottery Australis Fire Pit. Showcasing a spectacular weathering steel construction, this large-capacity fire pit is engineered specifically for the open-air lifestyle of Australian backyards, rural properties, and spacious patios. With its generous bowl diameter, the Australis easily accommodates a roaring log fire, delivering incredible radiant warmth that naturally gathers friends and family together during crisp autumn evenings and cold winter nights.

Built with multi-functional utility at its core, the Australis features a robust, square ground-mount pedestal base that provides rock-solid stability on paved or gravel surfaces. The space-saving cavity built directly into the pedestal base serves as a highly convenient, integrated log and kindling storage bay when the fire pit is not in use, keeping your timber organised, dry, and off the ground. The weathering steel is designed to naturally oxidise when exposed to the elements, developing a deep, organic rust-coloured patina that seals and protects the steel underneath while maturing into a beautiful, earthy finish that blends seamlessly with native Australian flora.

Best For:

• Large Gathering Spaces: A superb choice for expansive backyards, country gardens, and open paved patios requiring a generous, high-output heating source.
• All-In-One Hearth Styling: Perfect for homeowners who appreciate neat, well-organised outdoor areas, thanks to the clever built-in firewood storage underneath the main bowl.
• Low-Maintenance Natural Design: A premier heating option for those seeking a durable, self-healing steel feature that grows more beautiful and characterful as the rust patina matures.

Features & Benefits:

• Large Burning Capacity: Features a wide, deep fire bowl designed to hold a generous volume of firewood logs, providing consistent, powerful warmth.
• Integrated Base Storage: Supported by a stable ground-mount pedestal that doubles as a clever, built-in storage zone to keep kindling and split logs dry and neatly stacked.
• Natural Weathering Steel: Engineered to oxidise over time, creating a gorgeous protective barrier of earthy rust tones that defends against structural decay.
• Sturdy Pedestal Design: Elevates the intense heat of the fire bowl safely away from the ground, ensuring maximum stability on uneven outdoor surfaces.

Specifications & Dimensions:

This heavy-duty weathering steel fire pit features a commanding profile built to serve as a long-lasting garden landmark:

• Fire Pit Dimensions: 80.5cm Diameter x 60.5cm Height
• Product Weight: 10kg
• Material Composition: Weathering Steel
• Colour Finish: Rust (Designed to naturally oxidise and deepen over time)

Logistics & Supply Data:

• Brand: Northcote Pottery
• Product Line: Glow Heating Collection
• Configuration: Australis Fire Pit with Integrated Pedestal Base

Please note: The weathering steel is designed to run and stain porous surfaces during the initial natural oxidisation process. It is recommended to place this fire pit on a protective surface, concrete slab, or gravel layout until the beautiful rustic rust patina has fully stabilised.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.