Yes, we’ve got Hills Hoist Clotheslines right here at Lifestyle Clotheslines, including the Hills Heritage 4 and Heritage 5 models. This type of product you generally just won’t find in a shop anymore. , just give us a call at 1300 798 779 or visit us at

How much does a Hills Hoist cost?

Fully galvanised and traditional style – prices range from around $470 – $600. Budget fixed Hills Hoist models with plastic crank case – prices range from $350 – $440. Premium modern folding rotary models – prices range from $280 – $360.

Are Hills hoists made in Australia?

The Hills Hoist has been manufactured in Adelaide, South Australia by Lance Hill since 1945. Although originally a product name, the term “Hills Hoist” became synonymous with rotary clothes hoists and clothes line in general, throughout Australia.

What is the best clothesline to buy?

The Best Clotheslines of 2021

  1. Hawatour Portable Travel Elastic Clothesline.
  2. Songmics Foldable Clothes Drying Rack.
  3. Foxydry Extendable Ceiling Mounted Drying Rack.
  4. Home Solution 2-Tier Clothes Drying Rack.
  5. Aero W Wall Mounted Laundry Rack.
  6. Ram-Pro 80 ft.
  7. Household Essentials Umbrella Drying Rack.
  8. Riveda Retractable Clothesline.

Where are Austral clotheslines made?

Australia
You can trust Australian made Austral Clotheslines is proudly 100% Australian made and owned and is now the only clothesline company manufacturing a full range of clotheslines in Australia.

How do you reline a retractable clothesline?

Tie a figure-of-8 knot and pull back to tighten so new line is firmly held. Spray a little WD-40 on any visible metal moving parts. Without tangling lines, secure other end of line to mounting bar by feeding line through 2 holes. Hold in place with cleat to make later adjustments easy.

Why is it called a Hills Hoist?

The Hills Hoist was developed in Adelaide, South Australia by World War II veteran Lance Hill in 1945. As the story goes: Hill got home from the war and realized his backyard was getting crowded, so he designed and built a rotary clothesline from some old pipe.

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Who really invented the Hills Hoist?

Lance Hill
Hills Hoist/Inventors

The Hills Hoist was developed in Adelaide, South Australia by World War II veteran Lance Hill in 1945. As the story goes: Hill got home from the war and realized his backyard was getting crowded, so he designed and built a rotary clothesline from some old pipe.

Is Austral Australian made?

Austral are all Australian made clotheslines and are offer the biggest range of clotheslines and washing lines still made in Australia today.

What is a Hills Hoist made of?

The iconic Hills Hoist. This large heavy-duty fixed place clothesline is built to last. It’s manufactured from thick galvanised steel, cast aluminium components and has traditional galvanised steel clothes wire. With a 4m head diameter and 440mm hoisting capacity, it is ideal for larger families and easily accommodates king size sheets.

How does a Hills clothesline work?

The head glides from the folded to open position using an extremely easy to operate push button mechanism Hills Rotary Clotheslines are the modern day alternative to the Hills Hoist.

Does Bunnings sell this part in store?

This part is not stocked in store. It is only available to be ordered via special order or at your local Bunnings store. We will gladly assist with returns and exchanges of this product in accordance with our returns and exchanges policy.

What is the history of the hills brand?

Hills The Hills brand started in 1945 with the launch of the iconic Hills Hoist. Famed for it’s strength and durability, it quickly became a mainstay of the Aussie back yard. The brand holds these values true to this day, offering a range of modernised premium quality clotheslines and Laundry products designed with legendary Aussie ingenuity.