Short answer: the best fire pit in Australia for most homes is a clean-burning bioethanol model, because it delivers a real flame with no smoke, no ash and no flue. Among the range we curate, the EcoSmart Pod 30 suits small balconies, the Pod 40 suits covered patios and decks, the Stix is the portable statement piece, and the Mix 850 is the bold outdoor centrepiece.
Below is how to choose between them, with an honest verdict for each. Every model here is drawn from the fire pits we sell at My Acre, and each runs on clean bioethanol fuel.
Three questions settle most decisions. Where will it live, indoors as well as out or outdoors only? How much space do you have, from a balcony to a broad terrace? And do you want a portable piece or a fixed centrepiece? Bioethanol answers the practical worries in advance: there is no smoke, no ash, no gas line and no flue, which is why these models suit apartments, decks and courtyards where a wood fire would not be welcome.
| Model | Style | Indoor-rated | Burn time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoSmart Pod 30 | Compact sculptural bowl | Yes | Long | Small balconies and indoor-outdoor use |
| EcoSmart Pod 40 | Sculptural bowl | Yes | Long | Covered patios and timber or composite decks |
| EcoSmart Stix | Tubular stainless | Yes | 8 to 11 hours (AB3) | A portable statement piece |
| EcoSmart Mix 600 | Concrete bowl | Outdoor only | 8 to 11 hours (AB3) | A concrete-bowl look in a compact size |
| EcoSmart Mix 850 | Large concrete bowl | Outdoor only | 7 to 9 hours (AB8) | A bold outdoor centrepiece |
The EcoSmart Pod 30 is compact and rated for both indoor and outdoor use, so a balcony fire in winter can move inside as a living-room feature. With no flue and nothing to store, it is the easiest fire to live with in a small space.
The EcoSmart Pod 40 is deck-safe by design. An articulating foot leaves a 12.5 mm air gap beneath the base, the burner is fully contained and there are no embers or ash, so no heat mat is needed. Keep 600 mm clearance to the sides and 2,000 mm overhead. We go deeper in our guide to fire features on composite decks.
The tubular EcoSmart Stix is a design object first. It runs on the compact AB3 burner, roughly 0.31 litres an hour for 8 to 11 hours per fill, and is rated indoor and outdoor, so it moves easily between spaces.
The EcoSmart Mix 850 is a large cast-concrete bowl that anchors an entertaining terrace. It uses the larger AB8 burner for 7 to 9 hours of flame per fill, and reads as architecture by day and a fire by night. For a similar look in a smaller footprint, the Mix 600 is the compact sibling.
A wood fire pit delivers the traditional crackle, but brings smoke, embers, ash and a firewood supply to manage, and is subject to total fire bans and smoke rules in many areas. For most Australian courtyards, decks and balconies, a bioethanol fire pit is the cleaner and more flexible choice.
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For most backyards, a clean-burning bioethanol fire pit is the best choice, because it produces a real flame with no smoke, ash or flue and is not affected by wood-smoke restrictions. The EcoSmart Mix 850 is a strong outdoor centrepiece, while the Pod 40 suits decks and covered patios.
They serve different needs. Bioethanol fire pits need no gas line, no flue and no install, so they suit apartments, decks and courtyards, and they move easily. Gas can be cheaper per hour to run once installed, but carries the cost and fixed nature of the connection. Our bioethanol vs gas guide compares the running costs in detail.
Yes, with a deck-safe design. EcoSmart fire pits sit on an articulating foot that leaves a 12.5 mm air gap under the base and produce no embers or ash, so no heat mat is required. Keep 600 mm clearance to the sides and 2,000 mm overhead.
It depends on the burner. A compact AB3 burner runs about 8 to 11 hours per fill, while the larger AB8 burner used in models like the Mix 850 runs about 7 to 9 hours. Both light and extinguish in minutes.
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