Huon Pine: Rare, iconic and prized for its beauty, longevity and workability
Hydrowood Tasmanian Huon Pine is one of the world’s most sought-after timbers, renowned for its fine grain, distinctive pale colour and remarkable natural durability. Salvaged from the depths of Tasmania’s hydro lakes, Hydrowood Huon Pine offers commercial access to a species traditionally scarce in supply.
With exceptional stability, ease of machining and a soft golden tone that deepens beautifully with age, Huon Pine timber is a premium choice for high-end furniture, cabinetry, boat building, turned pieces and fine detailing work.
Fine, pale and characterful | Ideal for both interior joinery and exterior architectural battens
Hydrowood Huon Pine is a straight, fine and even Tasmanian timber known for its pale straw colour that warms with age. With excellent machinability and a long tradition in fine woodworking and restoration, Huon Pine is prized for joinery, lining, and specialist architectural elements.
Why Choose Huon Pine?
✔ Straight, fine and even grain for refined finishing
✔ Pale straw colour which ages to a warm, muted yellow
✔ Excellent for sawing, turning, moulding, sanding & coating
✔ Suitable for both exterior and interior use
✔ Lightweight, stable and historically valued for craft joinery
Tasmanian Huon Pine Technical Performance + Specification
Grain: Straight, fine and even
Colour: Light straw, aging to dull yellow
Density (seasoned): Approx. 550 kg/m3
Movement: 0.14%* radial, 0.27%* tangential *per 1% moisture content change
Workability: Excellent for sawing, turning, moulding, sanding & coating
Natural Durability: Exterior & interior use
Applications of Huon Pine
Hydrowood Tasmanian Huon Pine is best suited for:
Boating
External architecture elements and building
Decorative panelling and acoustic linings
Fine furniture and restoration pieces
Architectural joinery, cabinetry and mouldings
Specialist items and craftwork
Huon Pine Timber Pricing & Availability
Pricing depends on grade, width, cut and order volume. Hydrowood supplies architectural, commercial and ongoing project orders nationally.
Nationwide delivery
Bulk & commercial volumes available
Slabs, boards, veneers & project-specific milling