Helios Cantilever Umbrella
Larger dining settings needing a single big canopy
Buyers wanting the longest warranty in the range
Umbrella Fellas · Cantilever Umbrellas
The owner's insights on the Helios
The Helios is the umbrella we'd point to when the Solstice's 40km/h wind rating feels light for the block. At 60km/h it's built for a genuinely exposed pool deck or an acreage property that catches wind other umbrellas can't handle, and the 4m octagonal canopy covers a table the Solstice's smaller sizes can't.
The matte anodised aluminium frame and stainless steel fittings are a step up from powder coat, chosen for the same reason boat fittings are anodised rather than painted: it doesn't chip, and it keeps looking right after a few seasons of salt air.
Both a bolt-down plate and an in-ground spigot base are included, so the installation decision is about your surface, not your budget; a moveable freestanding base is available separately if you'd rather not fix it down at all.
If a 4m canopy is more than your space needs, the Solstice covers the same job at a smaller footprint and a lower price. Its box is a genuine two-person lift at 56kg; we'll confirm access before it ships.
Why you'll love the Helios
Rated for a genuinely exposed block
60km/h factory wind rating, well above most cantilevers in this range, for coastal or open-acreage positions.
A canopy built to cover a real table
4m octagonal span, large enough for an eight-seat outdoor dining setting under one umbrella.
Fittings that don't chip
Matte anodised aluminium frame with stainless steel hardware, built to handle salt air and pool chlorine without flaking.
Two installs included, not one
A bolt-down plate and an in-ground spigot base both come with the umbrella, so the choice is about your surface, not an extra cost.
Longer cover where it matters most
Two years on the frame and five years on the canopy, ahead of every other umbrella in the Umbrella Fellas range.
Why you should consider an Umbrella Fellas cantilever umbrella
Umbrella Fellas is the umbrella division of Daydream Leisure Furniture, importing and specifying shade structures for Queensland homes and hospitality venues for more than 40 years. Buy yours through My Acre for delivery Australia-wide, priced by state and shown before you pay. If a warranty question ever comes up, you're calling us directly, not an overseas call centre.
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Call todayHelios specifications
| Type | Rotating cantilever umbrella, vertical tilt |
|---|---|
| Shape | 400cm Octagonal |
| Wind rating | 60km/h |
| Frame | Matte anodised aluminium, stainless steel fittings |
| Canopy colours | Stone, Charcoal, Natural |
| Fabric | Sunproof acrylic canopy, ARPANSA UV tested per colour |
| Mechanism | Vertical tilt, 360° rotation, air vent for wind resistance |
| What's included | Bolt-down plate, in-ground spigot base, protective storage cover |
| Warranty | 2-year frame, 5-year canopy |
| Delivery | Priced by state and shown before you pay |
Sizing the Helios for your space
The Helios opens to 2,700mm at the pole with a 4,091mm arm span, and the canopy underside clears between 2,160mm and 2,259mm depending on where you measure under the octagonal span. Allow a clear circle roughly 4m across for the canopy itself, plus arm clearance behind the mast.
Frequently asked questions
What wind rating does the Helios carry?
60km/h, the highest in the Umbrella Fellas range. Like any cantilever umbrella, always close the canopy in severe conditions; wind damage isn't covered by warranty.
Do I need to buy a base separately?
No. A bolt-down plate and an in-ground spigot base are both included. A moveable freestanding base is available separately if you'd rather not fix it down.
What's the difference between the Helios and the Solstice?
Size, wind rating and warranty. The Helios is a larger 4m canopy rated to 60km/h with a longer 2-year frame and 5-year canopy warranty; the Solstice is smaller, rated to 40km/h, at a lower price.
What's covered under warranty?
Two years on the frame and five years on the canopy, from the date of purchase.
Compare with similar
Umbrella Fellas Helios Cantilever Umbrella
A 4m octagonal canopy on an anodised aluminium frame, rated to 60km/h with a 2-year frame and 5-year canopy warranty.
Best for exposed coastal blocks or a large single dining setting
Umbrella Fellas Solstice Cantilever Umbrella
A smaller, dual-tilt cantilever in two shapes and two frame colours, at a lower price and a lighter 40km/h wind rating.
Best for a mid-sized budget wanting more colour and shape choice
Shadowspec Serenity Cantilever Umbrella
New Zealand-made with a gas-strut lift and 16 preset rotation positions, backed by FernMark accreditation.
Best if a gas-strut lift and local manufacturing matter more to you than a larger canopy
Bring the Helios home
Delivered Australia-wide, priced by state and shown before you pay. We handle your warranty for you, so you're calling us, not an overseas team.
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