Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes we have 2 Melbourne showroom locations – Cheltenham and Hoppers Crossing. Both are large, air conditioned showrooms open to the public 7 days a week with all of our products (not necessarily every colour) on display. You can find us at - Cheltenham: 337 Warrigal Road Cheltenham VIC and Hoppers Crossing: 283 Old Geelong Road Hoppers Crossing. Unfortunately we don’t have showrooms outside of Victoria yet, however we do deliver interstate.
We are open every day of the year, except Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, and Anzac Day.
Cheltenham showroom:
Monday - Sunday 10am to 5pm
Hoppers Crossing showroom:
Monday - Sunday 10am to 5pm
When placing the order, a day of shipment is indicated. After the order has been placed, the same delivery time will also be stated on the order confirmation. It is therefore never possible that during the order, the shipping day on the website, is different than on the order confirmation.
Yes you can call and speak to one of our highly trained customer service representatives 7 days a week 10am to 5pm. To reach our Cheltenham head office call (03) 9583 3060 or to speak to someone at our Hoppers Crossing store call (03) 8742 2931. If we can’t answer your call please leave your details and we will call you back as soon as we can. Alternatively we have a chat system on our website where you can ask a question and have a response within minutes. If you start a chat after hours we will respond to your query the next business day.
Yes, you are welcome to pick up from our Cheltenham warehouse. Appointments are necessary, so please call beforehand - (03) 9583 3060.
Weekday pick up:
The Cheltenham warehouse is open from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday for weekday pick ups.
Weekend pick up:
Please note there are no warehouse staff on weekends, and any weekend pick ups must be booked in with the sales team by the Friday prior. Please call or email us to confirm your weekend pick up date.
Yes, we deliver Australia wide. We use quality couriers to ensure your product(s) will arrive in perfect condition. Once your order has been placed and paid for in full we will book your delivery in with the appropriate courier company.
For Melbourne Metro Deliveries the delivery company will contact you via SMS within 2-3 business days to advise a delivery day/time window. Please ensure you reply to the SMS to confirm your booking. Delivery of goods usually occurs within 4-10 business days, but can be delayed during peak times. Deliveries occur Monday-Friday. This freight service is a 2 person team. They will carry your goods to your nominated area (backyard or patio) providing it is safe to do so and adequate access is available. Removal of packaging is not included in this service.
Our Interstate and VIC Regional shipments are handled by a variety of freight partners depending on your order size and shipping location.
Our freight agent will provide you with a tracking link via email once your order has been dispatched from our warehouse. This link will provide you with updated information regarding your consignment and we encourage you to check it regularly.
- Single driver service, you may be required to provide assistance
- Unloading to ground floor only
- Weekdays 9-5pm
- Unpacking, assembly and rubbish removal are not included
- If your order includes multiple boxes, they may be freighted individually
In compliance with Government and Work Safe guidelines, our freight partners have advised the following procedure for no-contact home deliveries:
- Freight will be placed at the ground level front door and a photo taken for Proof of Delivery (POD) with no signature required.
- If no-one is home, the item will be left if deemed to be safe to do so. If deemed unsafe, the item will be returned to the depot and re-delivery arranged.
An order cancelled by the customer while in transit will be treated as a 'non-damage customer return'. All associated freight charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
Upon receipt of your delivery, if you detect any damage to the packaging, please photograph the evidence prior to unpacking. After unpacking, if goods have been affected, please photograph the damage and email all photos toaftersales@outdoorlivingdirect.com.auwith your invoice number and contact details so a team member can assist.
Lead time and full delivery terms and conditions can be viewed at https://www.outdoorlivingdirect.com.au/delivery-terms-and-conditions/
Please note: delivery delays may occur during peak, holiday or Covid lockdown periods, and during extreme weather conditions.
No we don’t, only residential or business addresses.
The cost of delivery varies depending on the product and location. If shopping in-store one of our staff members can work out a delivery quote for you. If shopping online we offer a freight calculator which will work it out for you. Simply enter your state and postcode and a freight price will be calculated.
Yes we have majority of our products in stock. If an item isn’t in stock it will be marked on the website with the arrival date. These items can still be purchased, but will be placed on backorder until the product arrives. Once back in stock we will call you to arrange delivery/pick up.
For an in-store order we accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, bank cheque, direct deposit (BSB and account number), business or personal cheques, ZipMoney, ZipPay and Afterpay. For an online order we accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, direct deposit (BSB and account number), ZipMoney and Afterpay.
Yes you can pay over the phone using a Visa or Mastercard. Our Cheltenham showroom can be contacted on (03) 9583 3060, the Hoppers Crossing showroom can be reached on (03) 8742 2931 or call our Blackburn store on (03) 7017 5913.
No you can’t. All orders must be paid in full before they can be dispatched from our warehouse.
Yes we do for online purchases only. Afterpay is a shop now, enjoy now, pay later payment option; available online only for orders between $0 and $1000. Afterpay allows you to pay for your purchases over four equal instalments, due every two weeks. You won't pay anything extra when you pay your Afterpay fortnightly instalment on time; if you make repayments on time, you'll only ever pay the price of the item you've purchased - no interest charged! The only fees Afterpay charges are late fees for missed payments. Forget about long, complicated application forms. Afterpay's proprietary platform make sit quick and easy to get approved instantly and keep shopping. Here's how it works: Browse our website, choose your favourite items and add them to the shopping cart, when you're ready to checkout, select Afterpay as your payment option, enter your details. You must be 18 years or over to qualify for an account, you may be prompted to verify your ID. If this happens all you need is a valid Australian Drivers Licence or Medicare Card, this should take less than 2 minutes!
Once your account has been created you can continue to checkout with Afterpay. You will receive emails from Outdoor Living Direct Customer Service and Afterpay to confirm your order. Your items will be shipped or ready for pick up! All Afterpay orders are subject to approval. For Afterpay's terms see:www.afterpay.com/en-AU/terms-of-service If you already have an Afterpay account and your order is declining, the most common reasons for this can be because you have exceeded the $500 limit of currently placed order with AfterPay, you do not have the full amount of funds available on your card at the time of purchase, there may be restrictions in place with your details in the AfterPay system, Afterpay is a separate company to us, so we can't be sure of the exact reason why they are declining your transaction.
Yes we do. To arrange a gift voucher call our Cheltenham head office on (03) 9583 3060.
Yes, we offer a 2 week layby period. A 10% deposit is required for each new layby. If you require the item to be held longer than 2 weeks then an initial $50 storage fee is to be paid, followed by $10 per week there after. Please note your item(s) have to be paid in full before we can dispatch and deliver from our warehouse.
Yes, you can. A 10% deposit is required. We can hold items for 2 weeks. If you require the item to be held longer than 4 weeks then an initial $50 storage fee is to be paid, followed by $10 per week there after. Please note your item(s) have to be paid in full before we can dispatch and deliver from our warehouse.
Yes it is. We use 'Verisign' website encryption, the world's largest and most secure SSL encryption security company, so all your details remain perfectly safe. We never keep credit card details on file.
Yes, you will receive an Australian tax invoice after you purchase from us. If you have misplaced your invoice we will be happy to email you a new one. Simply email our customer service team oncustomerservice@outdoorlivingdirect.com.auand we will send you a new one.
Orders in stock will be dispatched within 2-3 working days once full payment has been made. Interstate deliveries vary depending on the location. Deliveries to SA, TAS, ACT and NSW take approximately 5-18 working days. Deliveries to QLD, WA and NT take approximately 7-24 working days.
If you receive a product from us that is damaged please emailaftersales@outdoorlivingdirect.com.auas soon as possible with photos of the damage along with your details and invoice number to arrange a replacement. You will not have to incur any shipping costs to return the item to us or to receive the new item.
At Outdoor Living Direct, we want to have as many ambassadors across Australia as we can, and will do everything in our power to make sure you're happy. Therefore, if you buy from us and for any reason you are not delighted with your purchase, you can return your order to our warehouse for a full refund, provided you contact us within 30 days of arrival. Please note all shipping costs will be deducted from the refund, including shipping to you, and return to us, excluding damaged stock. See our terms and conditions page for further details.
The cushions will generally be placed underneath the furniture. Once your delivery has arrived please turn the furniture upside down to see them.
All of our products are delivered in cardboard packaging to ensure the product stays intact during delivery. Most local councils have a free cardboard disposal system, so give them a call to arrange accordingly.
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As a team, we are passionate about outdoor living and entertaining. We believe in our products. We understand that furnishing an outdoor area is about more than just acquiring objects: it's about enjoying the good life outdoors. It's about making the most of great weather and the best of company. We do our bit to make this experience all that it can be by specialising in high quality items that offer the finest in comfort, style, durability and convenience. This means we'll bend over backwards to ensure that every interaction you have with us is as pleasant and painless as possible. We want you to have a great time dealing with us, from your first queries through to your enjoyment of the luxurious, high quality product.
Outdoor Living Direct is a 100% family owned and Australian business. Our ABN is 19155694465. We have been operating for 12 years now and are continuing to grow. What started as a small 1 man team in a small warehouse in Moorabbin has now grown into a team of 30 with three large showrooms/warehouses in Melbourne. Each year the business continues to grow as new opportunities arise.