Not all firewood is equal. Here's how red gum stacks up against the other hardwoods you'll be offered around Melbourne.
When you shop for firewood in Melbourne you'll see red gum, box, ironbark and "mixed hardwood" on offer. They burn quite differently — here's how to choose.
A dense river-red hardwood that delivers high, even heat, a long burn and a lasting coal bed, with low smoke and ash when seasoned. It's the all-rounder most Melbourne households want — reliable, hot and clean. It's the only firewood we sell.
Both are excellent, very dense hardwoods that also burn hot and long — ironbark in particular is prized. They're a fine choice where available, and comparable to red gum in performance; supply and price vary.
"Mixed" loads are a grab-bag of species and quality. They can be cheaper, but you don't know what you're getting — some pieces burn well, others are lighter, softer or not fully seasoned, so heat and burn time are inconsistent.
For dependable heat and value through a Melbourne winter, a properly seasoned dense hardwood wins — and that's exactly what our red gum is. Want help choosing a quantity? See how much firewood you need or call 0414 103 255.
Delivered and stacked across inner Melbourne — $499 per cubic metre.