Our Blog
Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!
We’re excited to be part of the Agfest 2025!
Date Posted: 28 April 2025
We have our Aussie Heatwave Chimineas fired up and have daily cooking demonstrations during the event. Pizza, Roasts, Snags etc Experience the crackle, warmth and atmosphere of our fires and discover how to increase the usability of your outdoor area & creat...
Visit Aussie Heatwave Chiminea at the 2025 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Date Posted: 18 March 2025
The Melbourne Flower & Garden show is a world class event which is a must see & a great day out. ...
Visit Aussie Heatwave Chiminea at the 2024 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Date Posted: 13 March 2024
Explore our range of Australian-made cast iron and alloy Chimineas, alongside our extensive collection of cast iron fire pits and wood-fired pizza ovens. We have our Chimineas fired up and show daily cooking demonstrations during the event. Experience the crackle of our fires ...
Why Do I need to put sand in my Chiminea?
Date Posted: 1 November 2023
A simple sand base keeps your fire burning perfectly & cleanly even in gail force winds. We recommend filling the base of your chiminea with approx 15 kg of white washed sand. The sand also serves to Insulate the base and stand, protecting any surface you place it on. It also makes ...
See us Cooking Pizzas, Lamb Roasts & Pork Belly on the Chiminea at the Melbourne Outdoor Living Show
Date Posted: 25 October 2023
Back better than ever, you are in for a real treat. The Show will be Jam-packed with caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, camping and stacks of accessories PLUS a new look event will be served up to make your experience a 10/10. ...
Cooking on the Chiminea at The Canberra Lifestyle Show
Date Posted: 23 October 2023
The BBQ/Pizza Oven attachment easily slots on top of the chimney to convert your Chiminea into a fabulous wood fired oven making your Chiminea multi-functional for heating & cooking. Cooking on your Chiminea is so eas...
What are Chimineas made of?
Date Posted: 12 July 2023
Clay Chimineas Clay chimineas have been used for centuries in Mexico and other regions in South America. They are typically handcrafted and shaped using clay or terracotta clay, which is then fired to harden it. While clay chimineas are known for t...
Things set to heat up at Mudgee Field Days
Date Posted: 6 July 2023
Aussie Heatwave outdoor fireplaces have been the popular choice for a roaring fire andwoodfire cooking across Australia and at last they are bringing themto the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days so visitors can see, feel, and even taste how good they really are. Everyone is drawn to fire, es...
How to light a Chiminea, keep it burning cleanly & virtually smoke free
Date Posted: 27 June 2023
However, here are some tips and a video on how you can minimise smoke and create a cleaner burn in your chiminea. It is important to understand that smoke is a by-product of unburnt fuel from a fire that isn’t burning properly. There can be three main reasons for this. Firstly...
Can you cook on a Chiminea?
Date Posted: 9 June 2023
Cooking on an Aussie Heatwave Chiminea is definitely a great experience. It’s a unique, easy, hassle free way to enjoy outdoor grilling, roasting and especially pizzas when entertaining friends & family. Chimineas are great for barbecuing meats, fish, vegetables, slow cooking roasts...
Visit Aussie Heatwave Chiminea at the 2023 AGFest in Tasmania . Winter Warmth Comes To AGFest !
Date Posted: 3 May 2023
Aussie Heatwave Fireplaces Fire Up at AGFEST ! See our range our Aussie Made Cast Iron & Cast Alloy Chimineas. We’ll have two chimineas fired up with cooking demonstrations every day throughout the show. Come & Enjoy the warmth our crackling fires, taste some...
Visit Aussie Heatwave Chiminea at the 2023 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Date Posted: 24 March 2023
You’ll see our range our Aussie Made cast iron & Alloy Chimineas as well as our large range of cast iron Fire Pits & Wood Fired Pizza Ovens. We’ll have two chimineas fired up plus cooking demonstrations every day throughout the show. Enjoy our cracklin...
Aussie Heatwave Outdoor Heating Specialists Going Strong… 20 Years On!
Date Posted: 12 December 2019
Firstly when they introduced us to the joy of Mexican chimineas, and since then by manufacturing the Australian version, The Aussie Heatwave cast iron outdoor chimineas, made in rural Australia. In the beginning they were the first people to introduce Australian’s to outdoor fireplaces ...
Cooking with the BBQ & Pizza Oven Attachment for a Chiminea
Date Posted: 7 December 2019
It's easy, to use your cast iron Aussie Heatwave Chiminea as a wood fired pizza oven or BBQ by simply placing the BBQ & Pizza Oven attachment on top of the chimney. It slots into the top of the chimney & uses the heat from the fire to create wonderful wood fired Pizzas, BBQs, Roasts, Brea...
Hottest buys on The Block
Date Posted: 8 November 2019
Read about the flow on impact of having contestants from the hit TV show, The Block, purchase items from us and how the positive comments by interior designer Shaynna Blaze Vaughan regarding our fire pits, made a difference. To read full article click ...
Feel the Heat: Beat the winter chills and create a cosy gathering space with a Chiminea or Firepit.
Date Posted: 16 September 2013
It’s been nearly 20 years since Andrew and Liz Fenton of Aussie Heatwave Fireplaces started making Australian backyards warmer. They began by introducing us to the joys of the Mexican chiminea, after which they went on to manufacture an Australian version — the cast-iron Aussie Heatwave chiminea,...