Spotted Gum Picnic Tables Australia — Custom Built | Auscraft

Why Choose Spotted Gum for Your Picnic Table?

Spotted Gum (Corymbia citriodora) is Auscraft's most popular hardwood for residential and commercial picnic tables. Rated AS 5604 Class 1 — the highest natural durability classification in Australia — it requires no preservative treatment to perform outdoors for 40+ years. With a Janka hardness of 11.0 kN (approximately 3.5 times harder than pine), it resists denting, splitting and surface wear through years of heavy use in the Australian climate.

Key Properties

  • AS 5604 Durability Class: Class 1 (highest rating — suitable for in-ground and above-ground outdoor use)
  • Janka Hardness: 11.0 kN
  • Expected Outdoor Lifespan: 40+ years with annual oiling; 25–35 years with minimal maintenance
  • Colour: Honey to light brown, with distinctive interlocked grain creating natural variation in every table
  • Origin: Australian native hardwood — sustainably sourced

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Spotted Gum is one of several AS 5604 Class 1 timber species used in quality Australian outdoor furniture — our brand guide compares species, finishes and what to look for when choosing a supplier.

Custom Built in West Gosford, NSW

Every Auscraft Spotted Gum picnic table is hand-built to order in our West Gosford workshop on the NSW Central Coast. We cut, plane and assemble each piece in-house — no flat-pack components, no imported sub-frames. Standard, heavy duty and kid-size configurations are available, with custom dimensions available for schools, councils, cafes and commercial venues across Australia.

Spotted Gum's interlocked grain means each table has a unique appearance — the honey and mid-brown tones deepen with annual oiling, developing a rich patina over time. For a maintenance-free option that weathers to silver-grey, Ironbark is an alternative — see our full timber species guide for comparison.

Available Table Models in Spotted Gum

Spotted Gum is available across our standard picnic table range:

Custom dimensions, finish options and bulk pricing available for commercial or council orders. Contact us for a quote.

Frequently Asked Questions — Spotted Gum Picnic Tables

How long does a Spotted Gum picnic table last outdoors in Australia?
A Spotted Gum picnic table rated AS 5604 Class 1 will typically last 40+ years with annual oiling in Australian outdoor conditions. Even with minimal maintenance, expect 25–35 years of structural performance. This compares favourably with treated pine (10–15 years) and most imported hardwoods of unknown provenance.

Does Spotted Gum need to be sealed or treated?
No preservative treatment is required — the AS 5604 Class 1 rating confirms natural durability without chemical treatment. Annual application of a penetrating timber oil is recommended to maintain colour and slow surface weathering. If untreated, Spotted Gum weathers to a silver-grey patina while retaining its structural integrity.

Is Spotted Gum available for commercial and council orders?
Yes. Auscraft supplies Spotted Gum picnic tables to councils, parks, schools, hospitality venues and commercial sites across Australia. Bulk pricing, custom dimensions and freight to most AU locations are available. Contact us with your site requirements for a commercial quote.

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