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Delivering quality cut wood to the Marlborough region, New Zealand. With all wood, we advise an 50/50 mixture of softwoods and hardwoods for ease of lighting and a longer burn time - chat to us now for free advice on the best wood for your fireplace.

FREE Delivery for loads 3.6 or over in the Blenheim area.

The more you buy the more you save! Minimum Order 2 cubic metres.

Soft Woods

Pine
Per cubic metre: $100
3.6 cubic metre - $320

Pine is a popular choice for many New Zealand homes during winter. This softwood is wonderful for kindling and producing good heat. Pine dries quickly and needs to be stored correctly in woodsheds and covered areas. However, it’s important to remember that all soft woods, burn much faster than other varieties. Having a good mix of soft and hard woods is ideal for your winter requirements.

Gum
Per cubic metre: $150
3.6 cubic metre - $470

Gum is by far one of the most common hardwood varieties used as firewood. It is much heavier than pine and gives a good burn time. The wood produces a good heat once the fire is roaring. With Gum, we advise starting your fire with pine and popping the logs into the fireplace once it’s happily humming for ample heat production.

Manuka
Per cubic metre: $250

Manuka wood offers exceptional benefits for fireplaces due to its unique qualities. Renowned for its dense, slow-burning nature, Manuka wood produces a steady and long-lasting heat, making it highly efficient for heating spaces during colder months. Its aromatic smoke adds a pleasant fragrance to the air, enhancing the ambiance of any room. Additionally, Manuka wood produces minimal ash compared to other woods, reducing cleanup and maintenance efforts.

Shed Stored Off-Cuts
1 cubic metres - $125

Douglas Fir
Per cubic metre: $120
3.6 cubic metre - $360

Old Man Pine
Per cubic metre: $120
3.6 cubic metre - $360

Douglas Fir is well-known as a good all-around softwood for fireplaces. It produces good heat and burn time ratio. Plus it’s also easy to spilt making it a good choice for kindling purposes. It produces little sparks and crackling making it a preferable option to many. Like with pine, we suggest including some hardwoods into the mix to ensure longer and more sustainable burns.

Hard Woods

Old Man Pine is a wonderful pine that is easy to light and is slightly denser than normal pine. As the name states old man pine is normally sourced from much older trees being 25+ years old. The wood burns slower than average pine and also makes for good kindling. It is known to produce heavy smoke as it contains heavy resins and tars.

Macrocarpa
Per cubic metre: $150
3.6 cubic metre - $470

Like with Gum, Macrocarpa is a good choice for fireplaces this winter. It is also a common hardwood that produces great heat and a long sustainable burn. It is known to crackle and spark and is advised for closed wood burning systems.

Kiln Dry Pine
Per cubic metre: $150
3.6 cubic metre - $470

Don't let damp wood ruin your winter heat. The Firewood Company are now proud to offer kiln dried wood to ensure you have the driest wood available during a cold winter's evening. Get in touch for more information. All kiln dried wood is also shed stored.

Wattle
Per cubic metre: $150
3.6 cubic metre - $470

Wattle, known for its versatility and efficiency, makes excellent firewood for various reasons. Its dense and hardwood characteristics allow it to burn slowly and steadily, providing a consistent source of heat for fireplaces and wood stoves. Wattle also produces minimal smoke and sparks, making it safer and more environmentally. Its dense nature means it generates substantial heat output, warming spaces effectively.

Poplar
Per cubic metre: $100
3.6 cubic metre - $320

Poplar is known for its quick seasoning and ease of ignition, is a popular choice for fireplaces. Its relatively low density allows it to catch fire easily, producing a fast and warm flame. While it may burn more quickly than denser hardwoods, poplar's light and airy flames create a pleasant ambiance, making it an excellent. Keep in mind that poplar firewood can be complemented with hardwoods for a longer-lasting and sustained burn.