Australia Day and the Great Australian Outdoor Gathering
26 January is Australia's most outdoor-oriented public holiday, backyard BBQs, park gatherings, foreshore events and community celebrations across the country. It is also the height of the Australian summer, with UV indices above 10 in most capitals. If you are setting up an outdoor space for the Australia Day weekend, a new backyard table, a beer garden refit, a park installation, timing your order matters.
Order Timing for Australia Day Delivery
Auscraft's standard lead time is 2-4 weeks from order confirmation to delivery. For Australia Day (26 January), that means: orders placed before 25 December are almost always deliverable in time. Orders between Christmas and New Year carry a risk of missing the January 26 window, contact us to check current lead times. Orders placed in early January are typically too late for Australia Day but arrive in time for summer entertaining through February-April.
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Setting Up Your Australia Day Outdoor Space
The classic Australia Day configuration: a 6-seater or 8-seater Spotted Gum picnic table, positioned for morning shade and afternoon breeze. A market umbrella through the centre hole handles the 10am-2pm UV peak. Cold drinks. A Merbau bench seat along the fence line for overflow seating. For larger gatherings or community events, multiple 6-seater tables work better than a single large table, more flexible for group dynamics.
Explore our full range at Auscraft picnic tables, or view the Classic Picnic Table for a popular Australia Day choice.
Timber for Summer, What to Choose
Spotted Gum is the natural choice for Australia Day: it is native to coastal NSW and eastern Australia, has a warm honey colour that photographs well, and handles summer UV without warping or checking when properly oiled. Ironbark is the high-durability choice for tables that will stay outside year-round. Merbau's natural oils make it self-maintaining, good for low-maintenance summer use. All three are Class 1 durability, suited to the full Australian outdoor environment.
Commercial Australia Day Events
Pubs and beer gardens hosting Australia Day events typically see their highest outdoor seating demand of the year on January 26. If your venue needs additional tables for the summer peak, order in November-December to guarantee availability and delivery before the holiday. Auscraft supplies parks, schools, hospitality venues and community spaces across NSW and beyond, contact us for commercial orders.
Umbrella Options for Summer Shade
An umbrella hole (50mm stainless sleeve) is available as an option on all Auscraft models. For an Australia Day setup in full sun, this is a worthwhile addition. See our picnic tables with umbrella hole page for details and sizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I get one before Australia Day?
Order before 25 December for best chance of pre-January 26 delivery.
Q: What is the lead time?
2-4 weeks from order to delivery. Custom/large orders may take longer.
Q: Best size for gatherings?
6-seater for backyard. Two 6-seaters for larger groups or events.
Q: Best timber for summer?
Spotted Gum, Class 1, handles Australian summer UV well. Ironbark for year-round durability.
Q: Umbrella hole available?
Yes, 50mm stainless sleeve, specify when ordering.
Want to read more? See our guide on hardwood picnic tables ready for January.
