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…
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…
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…
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 faster the year goes by. We are in December already, school is finishing again for another year, the kids are out and…
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…
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 a lot to do during the spring time here in Australia, picnics, whale watching, flower festivals and loads of yummy food to…
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…
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…
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…
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) in many different situations and hear a lot about what works and what doesn’t. Often it relies on what you are expecting out of your…