Canberra's dedicated wood fire and home heating specialists. Visit the Fyshwick showroom to see the Parkray Aspect Eco range on display.
Designed in Britain, built for a Canberra winter
Hunter Stoves wood heaters in Canberra
The Parkray Aspect Eco is a premium, clean-burning wood heater engineered in the United Kingdom and well suited to the proper winter that Canberra delivers every year. Authorised dealers cover the ACT and into the surrounding Tablelands. Visit a showroom, see the heater in person, and arrange a certified install.
A premium wood heater for one of Australia's coldest cities
Canberra is the Australian capital that takes its winter most seriously. Sub-zero overnight lows from June through August, frost on every lawn, and daytime maximums that frequently sit in single digits during the coldest stretches. A properly sized wood heater is a practical piece of equipment for a Canberra home, not an indulgence.
The Parkray Aspect Eco range exceeds AS/NZS 4013 by a wide margin, the Aspect 5 burning at 0.7 g/kg against the 1.5 g/kg ceiling. The ACT regulates new wood heater installs more closely than most jurisdictions, with restrictions in some newer developments. Your authorised dealer will confirm the local rules at purchase so the install meets ACT government requirements.
Buying through an authorised Hunter Stoves ACT or NSW Southern Tablelands dealer keeps the supply, flue, installation, and ongoing service under one roof. You get a heater built for a 10 year firebox warranty, installed by a qualified person in line with AS/NZS 2918, and backed by a dealer who knows the building stock from inner Canberra to the outer rural blocks.
The range
Three sizes, one engineering pedigree
Aspect 5 Eco
Up to 140 sqm, 9.3 kW peak
Sized for inner-Canberra townhouses, smaller units, and well-insulated modern builds. Lowest emissions in the range at 0.7 g/kg.
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Aspect 8 Eco
Up to 195 sqm, 11.3 kW peak
The Canberra favourite. Sized for typical Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Woden, and Gungahlin family homes where winter nights bite hard.
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Aspect 14 Eco
Up to 220 sqm, 14.1 kW peak
The flagship. Reserved for larger, poorly insulated, or rural properties out toward Murrumbateman, Bungendore, and the Yass Valley.
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Authorised dealers
Hunter Stoves dealers serving Canberra
Dealer coverage in the ACT is limited compared to the larger capitals. Use the full outlet locator to also see NSW Southern Tablelands dealers who service Canberra, or contact us directly.
Buying in Canberra
Common questions
Can I install a new wood heater in Canberra?
Yes, with conditions. The ACT regulates wood heaters tightly, with restrictions on installs in some newer suburbs and ongoing scrutiny of emissions. The Parkray Aspect Eco range exceeds AS/NZS 4013 by a wide margin, the Aspect 5 burning at 0.7 g/kg against the 1.5 g/kg ceiling. Check the ACT government wood heater rules and your local development conditions before you buy.
Which Hunter Stoves dealers serve Canberra and the surrounding region?
Authorised dealers cover the ACT and into the surrounding NSW Southern Tablelands, with extended service into the Snowy Mountains and the Yass Valley. See the dealer list below. Many dealers travel a wide service area for delivery and installation.
How cold does it actually get in Canberra?
Canberra has one of the coldest winters of any Australian capital. Overnight lows from June through August routinely drop below zero, with frost on the lawn most mornings and sometimes daytime maximums in single digits. A wood heater is not a luxury here, it is a practical primary or secondary heat source for many Canberra homes.
Which Aspect Eco model suits a Canberra home?
For an inner-suburb townhouse or small unit, the Aspect 5 Eco (up to 140 sqm) is the right size. For typical Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Woden, and Gungahlin family homes, the Aspect 8 Eco (up to 195 sqm) is the popular pick. The Aspect 14 Eco is for larger, poorly insulated, or rural properties out toward Murrumbateman and the Yass Valley.
How much does installation cost in Canberra?
Most Canberra installs land between $2,500 and $4,500, depending on the flue route, the roof pitch, and whether a non-combustible hearth needs to be added. Older suburbs and larger homes can push the cost higher. Your authorised dealer will quote firm after a site visit.
Ready to get a quote?
Tell us a little about your home and we will forward your request to your nearest authorised Canberra or NSW Southern Tablelands dealer.