Two things go hand in hand when it comes to the Australian Summer season: swimming, and shade. Whether it’s at the beach or in the backyard, shade is a crucial element that should never be overlooked when spending time outdoors, especially under the harsh Australian sun. For a backyard pool umbrella, a cantilever style umbrella will be the most flexible shade option as it is able to be rotated and tilted to keep up with the sun moving during the day. We’ve surveyed our current range of cantilever umbrellas and picked out the top six Cantilever Pool Umbrellas for Australia in 2024.

Sunhaven Classic Cantilever

The Sunhaven Classic Cantilever umbrella has quickly

Looking for a backyard umbrella? Discover the top picks for Australian backyards in 2024. 

The backyard is a place to find peace and solitude, or a place to gather and spend time with others. Whether it’s around a barbecue, a pool, or on the lawn, the need for shade is always a top priority. Centre post umbrellas, also known as centre pole, café or market umbrellas, are often used as a sun shade thanks to their stable build, reliable shade, and ease of operation. We’ve looked for the best centrepost umbrellas for Australians in 2024, taking the longevity and features of the umbrellas in our range into consideration.

Best overall: The Sunranger Café Series

Parashade umbrellas set a new standard in the world of outdoor umbrellas.

1. Masterfully engineered.
2. A statement of design and, 
3. The perfect fusion of form and function.

Designed, and hand-crafted in Capetown South Africa by an architect with a lifelong mission to make the most beautiful and functional umbrella in the world, Parashade is the most innovative thing to happen to the umbrella world in over a decade. With three international patents, it does everything any other umbrella can do, only better!

The low prices of Bunnings' outdoor umbrellas are starkly contrasted with those from specialised shade providers like Shade Australia. A Bunnings umbrella may cost as little as $99, but it's crucial to recognize what this price entails.

Bunnings' selection includes brands such as Hartman, Marquee, and Mimosa. Marquee and Mimosa, in particular, offer some of Australia's most competitively priced large outdoor umbrellas. While their prices are hard to beat, it's worth considering why there might be little competition at this price point.

The eye-catching low prices of Bunnings umbrellas draw customers in, but savvy shoppers should ponder the feasibility of such economical manufacturing and marketing.

Buying cheap can have hidden costs. For instance, inexpensive umbrellas often lack available spare parts, leading to their premature disposal when damaged.

Patio umbrellas are also known as market umbrellas or centrepost as their key identifying factor is the pole in the middle of the frame which makes them wind resistant outdoor umbrellas. There are many factors when it comes to choosing the best patio umbrella for home and domestic use, but wind resistance and UV protection are two of the most important and as such have influenced the umbrellas chosen here.

The best wind resistant patio umbrella would have to be the 2.1m Sunranger Café Series Umbrella, which is also one of the more heavy duty umbrellas found on this list. This umbrella series comes in many sizes and all are strong enough for this umbrella to be a best seller among both private and commercial customers. The best