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12 Sep

Who is The Shade Centre?

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This is a question we are often asked. With so many companies around with Shade in their name it’s easy to get confused about who is who and who does what.. so here’s a brief history of The Shade Centre. In 1985 two brothers, Tony and Paul Hopkins, decided to get a shadehouse for Paul’s wife Adrienne. After searching around they found there were not many people who supplied shadehouses. That’s when a brilliant idea began, out of the backyard Read More...
22 Aug

Oztrail Gazebo Tips

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Quite often we get customers come to us after they have been given bad advice from other retailers and users of Oztrail Gazebos, wondering why their gazebo didn’t do what was promised by other people. So here are some tips and advice, which if you follow, will help ensure you get maximum use out of your Oztrail Gazebo and we hope will clear up some areas of confusion. Oztrail Gazebo products are designed as a portable and temporary structure only; Read More...
24 May

Finding the Right Beach Umbrella for You

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Anyone who travels to the beach these days often takes either a Beach Umbrella or Beach Shelter to get some protection from the harsh Aussie sun. Unfortunately not all Beach Umbrellas are created equal and not all information given by manufacturers is easy to decipher and compare so we are going to try and help you out with making you choice a little easier. Some of the main things to consider when buying a Beach Umbrella is Size (do you Read More...
06 Dec

Time Is Running Out

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My goodness where has this year gone. It feels like only yesterday that the kids were having their first day of school. Does anyone else feel as though the older you get the fast the year goes by. We are in December already, school is finishing again for another year, the kids are out and running free, and yes Christmas is only weeks away with the New Year right around the corner. This time of year is often called the Read More...
09 Oct

Protect Those Veggies

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Spring is well and truly here and it is the perfect time to get those vegetables in before the summer heat strikes. Some great vegetables to plant at this time of year for the Queensland heat are lettuce, tomatoes, sweet corn and beetroot just to name a few. With the heat ramping up so do the pests, so now is the time to start thinking about your pest control strategies before it’s too late. Instead of using chemical sprays why Read More...
06 Sep

Bring On Spring!

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I just love spring time. The weather is starting to heat up which means day trips to the beach. The flowers are in bloom and baby animals can be seen everywhere. There is loads to do during the spring time here in Australia picnics, whale watching, flower festivals and loads of yummy food to eat at the markets. The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is a great way for the family to spend a day out, watch the street parade, enjoy the Read More...
09 Aug

Shade For Every Occasion

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We love spending time as a family taking our three children for drives on the weekends. Our favourite thing to do is just drive, make turns, and take roads where we haven’t been before, always looking for that new spot for a picnic. We have our ‘Day Out’ gear always packed up and ready to go, so that we can just throw it into the car and head off. An essential item that many of us forget is shade. Read More...
17 Jul

Will Your Furry Friend Stay Warm This Winter?

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Will your furry friend stay warm this winter? We all know they really are man’s best friend, so why not spoil them during those cooler months of winter. Whether they are inside or outside Pet Pillow products are just what you’re looking for. Pet Pillow is a proudly Australian Owned and Made product. Just look at this happy girl on her Pet Pillow. The Poly Fill Pet Pillow is made using a non-allergenic 70% UV Shadecloth top and a soft polyester Read More...
29 May

How to keep your family sun safe

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How to keep your family sun safe. Who doesn’t love a day at the beach with the family. But a trip to our beautiful beaches can be dangerous in the harsh Australian sun. The best solution on the market is not only convenient, portable and easy to operate but has an Ultra Violet Protection Factor of 50+, that’s 98% UV protection. So what is this product…… introducing – The Beach Shelter. Beach Shelters are a must have item for any family outing. Read More...
23 Aug

What Oztrail Gazebo is Right For Me?

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Buying the right gazebo for the right occasion As official stockists of Oztrail Gazebos we have come into contact with a lot of customers using Gazebos (both Oztrail and Non-Oztrail) for many different situations so have heard quite a lot of feedback about what works and what doesn’t. Often a lot of it relies on what you are expecting out of your gazebo and how you plan to use it. All Oztrail manufactured gazebos are temporary gazebos only so are designed Read More...