Garden Picnic Tables Australia — Timber Built for Outdoor Living
A hardwood garden picnic table is the most durable and low-maintenance outdoor furniture choice for Australian backyards. Auscraft builds garden picnic tables from Australian hardwood — Spotted Gum, Ironbark, Merbau — at our West Gosford, NSW workshop. Every table is handcrafted to your specified dimensions and delivered assembled, ready to place in your outdoor area.
We deliver garden picnic tables Australia-wide. Request a free quote and we respond within one business day.
Why Hardwood for Your Garden Picnic Table?
Garden tables in Australia face direct UV, rain, and the temperature swings that cause surface degradation in pine and composite alternatives. Australian hardwood species with AS 5604 Durability Class 1 above-ground rating handle these conditions better than any other material:
- No splintering: Dense hardwood grain doesn't raise surface fibres under UV and moisture cycling — unlike treated pine, which splinters from year 3–5
- No rust: Unlike steel and iron garden furniture, timber doesn't corrode in coastal and humid conditions
- Stays cooler: Timber surface temperature in direct summer sun is significantly lower than metal — comfortable to touch and sit at even in peak heat
- Improves with age: Oiled hardwood deepens in colour over time; if left unoiled, it weathers to a natural silver-grey. Both finishes are sought-after.
- 25–40 year garden life: With annual oiling, Class 1 hardwood garden furniture lasts decades without replacement
Garden Picnic Table Styles
Classic Garden Picnic Table
The standard garden configuration: table top with integrated bench seats on each side. Available in 4-seater (1200mm), 6-seater (1800mm) and 8-seater (2400mm). The 6-seater is the most popular for residential gardens — fits comfortably in a standard outdoor area and seats a family with room for guests. View the Classic Picnic Table.
Premium Hardwood Garden Table
Feature-grade Spotted Gum with visible grain character. Preferred for gardens where the table is a focal point of the outdoor area — alfresco dining zones, pool surrounds and entertainment areas where aesthetics matter as much as durability. View the Premium Hardwood Picnic Table.
Garden Picnic Table with Backrest
For garden settings where extended outdoor dining comfort matters, the backrest configuration adds bench back supports to one or both bench seats. Popular for households that use their garden table for regular alfresco dining. See our picnic tables with backrest page.
Kid-Friendly Garden Table
Child-appropriate dimensions for family gardens with young children. Safe hardwood construction (no surface treatment chemicals, no splinters), available in custom colours. View the Kid Size Picnic Table.
Choosing Your Garden Timber
Three hardwood species suit different garden aesthetics and environments:
- Spotted Gum — honey to chocolate grain with natural character markings. The most popular garden choice. Seasons gracefully with or without oiling.
- Ironbark — deep red-brown, very dense and heavy. Best for coastal gardens and exposed positions where maximum durability matters more than visual lightness.
- Merbau — warm orange-brown, highly moisture-tolerant. The preferred choice for pool surrounds and gardens with irrigation systems that regularly wet the furniture.
Custom Garden Picnic Table Sizes
Every Auscraft garden table is built to your dimensions. Standard lengths: 1200mm, 1800mm, 2400mm. Wider tables, non-standard bench widths and height variations (bar-height garden tables, lower seat heights for older users) are all available. See our full custom options.
Garden Picnic Table Care and Maintenance
Hardwood garden picnic tables require annual oiling — approximately 30 minutes once a year with Tung or Linseed oil. No other ongoing treatment is required. For full care instructions: how to oil a picnic table Australia.
Delivery Australia-Wide
We deliver garden picnic tables to all states — NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, ACT, TAS, NT. Tables arrive fully assembled. Standard delivery is to your kerb or driveway; contact us for site placement requirements.
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