Compare the top 3 garden hoses in Australia 2026

For most Australian backyards the Gardena Classic Hose 13mm 20m Set is our best overall pick. The 13mm bore moves more water than a 12mm everyday hose, Gardena says the internal textile layer helps the hose keep its shape, and it lists a 22 bar burst pressure and a 12 year warranty. It arrives as a set with a spray nozzle and tap fittings, so it is ready to use out of the box.

If 20m will not reach, the Hills Iconic Garden Hose 12mm 30m is the 30m option: a 3-layer hose that Hills says is UV resistant for Australian conditions, with a 15 year warranty. For a courtyard or balcony tap, the Pope Jackaroo Tap Ready Hose 12mm 15m comes with two hose connectors and a universal tap adaptor. If a heavy PVC hose is the problem, the Gardena Liano Life 13mm 30m Set is a textile hose that its listing says is up to 50 percent lighter than conventional PVC hoses.

If you are tired of coiling, the Hills Retractable Hose Reel 20m winds the hose back onto a bracket that mounts on a wall, shed or post. Hills lists a 3000 kPa burst pressure and a 2 year warranty; fix the bracket into brick or a stud.