Shade Australia Pty Ltd Reviews 2,514

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the company's products, highlighting their high quality and effective design. Consumers appreciate the clear product explanations and informative videos available on the website, which instill confidence in their online purchases. People also value the prompt delivery service and find the ordering process simple and straightforward. Consumers consistently report positive interactions with the company's service team, noting their efficiency, knowledge, and friendly attitude. Reviewers appreciate the prompt responses to inquiries and the helpful after-sales support provided, with staff going above and beyond to resolve any issues. The communication throughout the ordering and delivery process is also highly valued by consumers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I have bought from Shade Australia many times before, so you can say that I am a satisfied returning customer. Unfortunately, this time Shade Australia didn't have my favourite umbrella in stock but t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Called them for a couple of quotes nothing was too much for Laura,(outstanding customer service) we eventually ordered on line the next day. The website was easy to navigate as was the ordering proce... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great company. Always extremely helpful when you ring for advice. Have just bought my second umbrella from them. Unfortunately I did not take the harsh Queensland weather into consideration when I bou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great value product and super speedy delivery. Communication was great and it was very easy on the website to find the replacement umbrella cover we needed.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Can't complain about delivery or being kept informed of such but am very disppointed in the colour. I purchased the natural and the photos depict an off white colour but its more like baby poo. It doe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We recently purchased a large outdoor umbrella. We were surprised we had to spend what we did as our previous umbrella purchase 6 years ago was less than a third of the cost. That being said our new u... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Ordering this my second no problem and item remains good quality.However we have a long drive and delivery agent used just wanted to leave it outside closed gates where it would have easily been stole... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Delivery not up to expectation. We were told teh drive would contact us by phone / sms on day of delivery telling us when they arrived. No call, no sms, no one rang bell - mid afternoon I was checking... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I ordered the shade cloth pins online late on a Thursday evening. I received a confirmation email first thing the next morning to say my order was on it's way and should arrive on the following Wedne... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The product was explained by the company. Once the order was placed it arrived promptly. Preparations for use now underway. The only disappointment was despite instructions for safe leaving it was a c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The ordering was simple. The delivery time was short which was terrific. And after care was terrific as I had a few questions about the wind straps that were answered efficiently and effectively inclu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my 2nd review and very pleased to say that Shade Pty. Australia pulled out all the stops to help me regarding the delayed delivery, even remitting the mail delivery costs I paid and offering t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Great & friendly service above and beyond. Makes you feel comfortable to know the after sales service available is always there I would never buy any other brand

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently purchased a new outdoor umbrella and the entire experience was 5 Star. We did have some reservation about the cost, considering it was more than three times what we paid for our previous 6... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Buying second umbrella from Shade Australia, the first one was bought last year and we are very happy with the quality and service! Many thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Quality product - we love the umbrellas which are sturdy, good quality and very easy to put up and down. They have transformed our pool area and look amazing. Shade Australia provided great customer... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The rod only had one loop to insert which is used to put the cover on. This does not secure the rod to the cover. The team at Shades Australia got in contact with me and owned this issue giv... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Based on other positive reviews we recently purchased an umbrella. The quality is great and the delivery was fast. Ours was missing the strap that you wrap around it when the umbrella is down, but we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Online ordering was very easy to follow with applicable umbrella options to select. My umbrella arrived on time and undamaged. Umbrella features are as depicted online.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Very helpful service and knowledgeable. However the postage cost is outrageous for such a lightweight product, $115 for postage and $90 for the product.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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We ordered just before Christmas not realising the company had shut down for Christmas and New Year. We were not concerned as this umbrella was part of a larger project and there was an automatic resp... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Ordered a beach umbrella on the 11th January. They sent the umbrella to the billing address rather than the delivery address. They responded straight away when I made them aware of the error and sent... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Only had the cover a few days but reports that it’s better quality than the one provided with the umbrella so far seem to be true. The rod to lift it certainly seems better. The material itself seems... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I had an issue with a broken link on a sail we have over the pool and I needed advice as to the best replacement. I was contacted by Andy who was extremely helpful and advised how to fix issue. I am v... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My order for an outdoor umbrella cover was handled promptly and arrived quickly. I’m very pleased with the design and quality of the cover, find it easy to use. It has given me peace of mind now that... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The umbrella is of very high quality unlike the flimsy cheap umbrellas I have purchased from other suppliers in the past. Delivery was very prompt and the two delivery guys managed to get the heavy g... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Web site easy to navigate great explanation and drawing what size cover to order. Bought cover years ago unfortunately had to buy a new one due to wear and tear. Great price and quality.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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A very professional organization, great products as they say they are with great prices. Finally a prompt delivery time certainly would deal with Shade Australia again top stuff guys...

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Good website, full features and selection. Needs a bit of horsepower though, slow to change and fill selection fields.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I purchased my umbrella on line with delivery to Queensland.I had a question and contacted customer service via email . The response was prompt and answered my question (about colours) . My order wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I liked the information on the website and the videos showing how my shade umbrella works. This gave me the confidence to purchase online. My product arrived quickly and was of excellent quality. I wo... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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The umbrella is stylish and functions well when open. Being portable is very useful. It was delivered quickly and efficiently. The shade doesn’t have any pulley mechanism to open it ( which aids in i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Made of a much stronger fabric than the original Shelta cover that came with the umbrella & a lot more space to be able to get it on & off. Would definitely recommend.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Prompt service and delivery. Website is a bit difficult, eg. The popup to chat hides the Checkout button. You have to close the Chat popup (not obvious) first. Also, can't get to Checkout in Chrome br... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I contacted Shade Australia via online chat with a question about the product I purchased. They texted me back within minutes, on a Saturday afternoon, and resolved my question. Very happy with my ord... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Good products. Online store great. I used the live chat and ended up placing an order with the understanding that I could change the colour when we came to pick up the item ( we live 3 hours away).... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Communication from placement of my order was excellent as is the product. We have only bought Shelta umbrellas for over 60 years in our family. From our grandma to now our adult children.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Happy with the delivery and product Thought your website was a bit difficult to use as was trying to order more packets of weed mat pegs and ended up having to get extra from Bunnings

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My family bought a Savannah 3.3m square umbrella with the XL resin wheeled base. I found the shade website great for product information and making comparisons between the different models.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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The service excellent, product arrived well packaged and in perfect condition, and also before designated time. I will be more than happy to recommend to anyone. 👌

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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Prompt and helpful service, however the quality of the product as expected. We ordered commercial grade shade mesh but it wasn't heavy as expected for this grade of material.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Came when expected and was exactly what I was looking for. Good quality and easy to install

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shade Australia is a great company to deal with , great umbrella's ,we leave our umbrella up permanently without any problems over the years , just get a new cover every few years, also delivery is qu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Had an unusual size balcony to cover but was helped out well, thank you!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Quality product. Loved informative video re umbrella. Reasonably priced. 10/25

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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The shade cloth I ordered I was told could not be found and that was the last one. If I wanted the same colour it have to be ordered in and it would be a differentr brand and also $110 more expensive.... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
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We bought the market umbrella for our business and later had to buy the concrete base as it was a size which was not common from places such as Bunnings. We ordered the base and paid online only t... See more

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Company details

  1. Garden Furniture Shop
  2. Garden Building Supplier
  3. Outdoor Furniture Store

Written by the company

Market Leader in Umbrellas & Shade Cloth. Shade Australia is one of the oldest and most respected companies in the industry.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

3K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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These shade cloth fittings are terrific…

These shade cloth fittings are terrific ,strong and secure .Thank You .

October 27, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Ian,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a five star review! We're so glad that you're happy with the Shadefix Shade Cloth Fixing Strips and that you've found them to work really well. We're very proud of them!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Exceptional Customer Service

Great product and well priced. Superb quality; exceptional customer service; friendly, professional advice . . . I could go on but you get the picture! Totally recommend Shade Australia. You won't be disappointed

October 31, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi John,
Thank you very much for your five star review - we're thrilled that you had a fantastic experience with our store. We're always happy to help and it's wonderful to hear that you appreciated the level of communication and service you received through your order. We really appreciate your recommendation!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Easy to order

Easy to order, good communication and traceable delivery

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Hans,
Thanks for taking the time to write us a five star review!

We're glad to hear that you found it easy to order from our online store and that you were happy with the level of communication you received throughout your order. We're also glad that you appreciated the ability to track your order! We always ship with trusted couriers.

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

We previously bought a cover for our…

We previously bought a cover for our umbrella and it was very difficult to get on and off and hasn’t lasted well(not from Shade Australia),this one is a superior design and was actually less expensive, excellent quality material and zipper. Prompt delivery

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Vic,

Thank you for taking the time to write us a five star review!


We're so glad to hear that you are very happy with the quality of your new Umbrella Protection Cover, and that you received it in good time! I'm sure it will do a great job for many years to come!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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My order ws placed online

My order ws placed online. Great communication from start to delivery and the Umbrella cover is fantastic! Thankyou Shades Australia!

October 21, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Sandra,
Thank you for your five star review based on your online experience with our store!
We're thrilled that you had a positive order with us and that you're happy with the quality of your Umbrella Protection Cover!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Fast delivery

Efficient.

October 12, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Thanks for the five stars, Mick!

We're so glad you received your Umbrella Protection Cover quickly and found your order was processed quickly and efficiently!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great value product and super speedy delivery

Great value product and super speedy delivery.
Communication was great and it was very easy on the website to find the replacement umbrella cover we needed.

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Thank you for your five star review!

We're so glad to hear that you had an excellent experience with us via the website and that you were able to find exactly what you were after! We always do our best to ship as soon as we can so it's great that you received your Umbrella Protection Cover so quickly!
I'm sure it will do a fantastic job for you for years to come!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great Experience

Online ordering was very easy to follow with applicable umbrella options to select. My umbrella arrived on time and undamaged. Umbrella features are as depicted online.

October 8, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi David,
Thank you for your five star review!

We're very glad to hear that you found it easy to order online and that you liked how we have set out the options! This is something we really care about so it's great to get positive feedback on it!

We're also happy to hear that you received your Savannah Cantilever Umbrella on time and in good order! I'm sure it will look fantastic in its new home and do a wonderful job for you for years to come!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Verified

Disappointed with the colour

Can't complain about delivery or being kept informed of such but am very disppointed in the colour. I purchased the natural and the photos depict an off white colour but its more like baby poo. It doesn't match my other outdoor things.

October 7, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Lucille,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. While we're happy to hear that you had a positive experience regarding delivery and communication, it's a shame that you're unhappy with the colour of your umbrella.

We do try our best to accurately depict the colour of our items online however colour can vary between screens. I am sorry to hear that it doesn't match your outdoor setting, natural is closer to beige than white but the umbrella colour will also lighten up when it is in sunlight.

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Good to Deal With

Responsive to enquiries, and reliable delivery process. Good price.

October 7, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Ian,
Thank you for your five star review!

We're thrilled that you had a great experience with our store and found both us and the couriers we use to be reliable! We're also glad that you appreciated our competitive pricing for the Shelta Lynden Cantilever umbrella!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great choice of colours

Great choice of colours. Inexpensive and delivered on time. Will buy again.

October 3, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Elizabeth,
Thank you for your five star review!

We're thrilled that you liked our range, our competitive pricing, and that you received your parasols in good time! We look forward to seeing you again!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Called them for couple of quotes…

Called them for a couple of quotes nothing was too much for Laura,(outstanding customer service) we eventually ordered on line the next day. The website was easy to navigate as was the ordering process. Well done Shade Australia👍🙏

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Graham,

We're stoked to hear that you had a great experience with our team and our online store! We're always happy to help and we're so glad that you found our website easy to navigate- this is definitely something that we put a lot of effort into! It's great that you appreciated it!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Buying second umbrella from Shade…

Buying second umbrella from Shade Australia, the first one was bought last year and we are very happy with the quality and service! Many thanks

October 16, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Luba,
Thank you very much for giving us a five star review!

We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with your second Bambrella Bamboo Umbrella - they are certainly one of our most impressive shade options! It's great that you're happy with the quality of your umbrellas as well as with the service you received throughout your second order!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Returning customer

I have bought from Shade Australia many times before, so you can say that I am a satisfied returning customer. Unfortunately, this time Shade Australia didn't have my favourite umbrella in stock but they did have the umbrella covers I like. They were shipped with their usual efficiency. Thank you.

October 1, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Josephine,
Thanks so much for your return patronage, we're always happy to see a customer come back!
Were you after a Harbord in Natural - we do have these in stock at the moment in both sizes! Our website had a bit of a hiccup recently so it may have said we were out.
Let me know if I can help at all! You can send us a message on 0483 930 503 if you're interested!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Quality product

Quality product. Loved informative video re umbrella. Reasonably priced.
10/25

October 15, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Janis,
Thanks for taking the time to give us a five star review!

We're so glad that you appreciated the guide video showing how to open and tilt the Bayview, as well as its other features! These videos have been one of our biggest undertakings recently so we're thrilled that you liked it! We're also happy to hear that you're happy with the quality and pricing of your new Shelta Bayview Rectangular Umbrella!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Came when expected and was exactly what…

Came when expected and was exactly what I was looking for. Good quality and easy to install

September 28, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Craig,
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a five star review!

We're thrilled to hear that you found just what you were looking for and were happy with the quality of your new umbrella!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Good website, some improve needed

Good website, full features and selection. Needs a bit of horsepower though, slow to change and fill selection fields.

October 10, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Werner,
Thank you for your five star review! We're glad to hear that you liked our range and the set-out of our website! We are constantly tweaking our site to reflect the best of our store, so I've forwarded your feedback to our webmaster to see what we can do!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Very helpful service and knowledgeable

Very helpful service and knowledgeable. However the postage cost is outrageous for such a lightweight product, $115 for postage and $90 for the product.

September 30, 2025
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Kim,
Thank you for your five star review, we're so glad that you had a great experience with our staff regarding the advice and service you received.
In regard to your shipping, most of our order postage costs are pretty spot-on if not underquoted as we use a detailed freight calculator to estimate shipping. In your case however, there was a difference between what you were charged and the actual cost. This is probably because you purchased a lighter item whereas our formula is geared toward 50+kg shipments. This is something for us to look into so we appreciate your feedback in bringing it to our attention! As a show of good will, we have refunded you $80.70 of your shipping, leaving you with a shipping cost of $35. I hope this shows our sincerity in making sure our customers have a positive experience with us!

Kind regards,
Alana

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified
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Reply from Shade Australia Pty Ltd

Hi Wendy,
Thank you for the five star review!

We're glad to hear that you had a good experience you had with us, and that you received your order in good time! We always do our best to ship as soon as we can! I'm sure your new Umbrella Protection Cover will do a fantastic job for you for many years to come!

Kind regards,
Alana

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