Wood-paneled wall with a small framed certificate, hand sanitizer, and small sign, next to a large potted plant in a hallway.

Tasmanian Blackwood

Close-up of a wooden surface with a natural wood grain pattern.

Acacia melanoxylon

Tasmanian Blackwood is an Australian native hardwood characterised by its rich dark colour, light sapwood, and wavy grain. This timber is appearance timber commonly used for flooring, interior panelling, and furniture.

Colour

Deep browns and reds with fine grain and even texture, sometimes containing wavy, fiddleback patterns, and pale coloured sapwood, valued for furniture and veneers.

Strength

Strong hard wood suitable for flooring, interior applications, and joinery.

Durability

Tasmanian blackwood is durable, interior-use timber, it has low in-ground durability and is not ideal for external applications.

Finish

Light stains and oils can provide extended preservation of colour and appearance.

  • Living area with hardwood walls, ceiling, and flooring, featuring large glass sliding doors that open to outside. There is a framed artwork on the wall, a small table with bottles, and a dining table in the foreground.
  • Corner of a room with hardwood paneling on the walls and ceiling, and a wooden floor, with a door visible on the right side.
  • A close-up view of summerhill timbers hardwood stair risers with a mix of darker and lighter wood grains, and a wooden handrail on the right side, with yellow babystock balusters.
  • Vertical hardwood slats forming a partition or wall, with a glimpse of a room and plants behind it.
  • A staircase with glass railings, summerhill timbers hardwood steps, and hardwood paneling on the walls. Potted plants are visible at the bottom.
  • A modern kitchen with summerhill timbers hardwood cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a countertop with a sink and soap dispenser. The wall behind has wooden and black panel accents.
140x18 Tasmanian Blackwood Hardwood
140x18 Tasmanian Blackwood Hardwood
from $21.99

One of Australia's most sought-after hardwoods, Tasmanian Blackwood has been grown here in the Papamoa Hills for 45 years, thriving in New Zealand's elevated coastal climate. It's known for its warm chocolate brown tones and beautiful figure, ranging from straight grain through to striking fiddleback and wavy figure in select pieces. A dense, durable timber, it suits fine furniture, joinery, feature panelling and flooring.

Tasmanian Blackwood finishes beautifully, takes oils and polyurethane with depth, bringing out the natural lustre and figure in the grain.

Being a natural product, no two pieces are identical. Variation in colour, figure and grain is part of what makes each board unique.

Looking for flooring? We can profile this timber on your behalf into 135x18mm TGV. Please get in touch via email. Bulk shipping rates apply to larger orders.

Available online now in 1m and 1.2m lengths. Need a custom length? Email us directly and we'll get back to you promptly.

Shipping is via New Zealand Post Courier Economy, 3–4 business days.

140x18 Tasmanian Blackwood Hardwood
140x18 Tasmanian Blackwood Hardwood
from $21.99

One of Australia's most sought-after hardwoods, Tasmanian Blackwood has been grown here in the Papamoa Hills for 45 years, thriving in New Zealand's elevated coastal climate. It's known for its warm chocolate brown tones and beautiful figure, ranging from straight grain through to striking fiddleback and wavy figure in select pieces. A dense, durable timber, it suits fine furniture, joinery, feature panelling and flooring.

Tasmanian Blackwood finishes beautifully, takes oils and polyurethane with depth, bringing out the natural lustre and figure in the grain.

Being a natural product, no two pieces are identical. Variation in colour, figure and grain is part of what makes each board unique.

Looking for flooring? We can profile this timber on your behalf into 135x18mm TGV. Please get in touch via email. Bulk shipping rates apply to larger orders.

Available online now in 1m and 1.2m lengths. Need a custom length? Email us directly and we'll get back to you promptly.

Shipping is via New Zealand Post Courier Economy, 3–4 business days.

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