Best Budget-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces in NZ: Comparing Your Options

Feeling overwhelmed and like your budget is being stretched thin? When designing your dream backyard, it helps to plan your hardscaping first, the elements that form the foundation of your outdoor space. An outdoor fireplace is one of those key features, creating structure, ambience, and year-round functionality. Plus a fireplace is an item you'll want installed before you start on the finer details.

Below, we’ve compared three popular outdoor fireplace models to help you decide which might be the best fit for your space, and budget.

Trendz: Mini Burton

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• Dimensions: 2600 h × 1400 w × 650 d
• Price: $8,995 (plaster and paint finish, includes delivery to closest depot)
• Firebox: 6 mm steel
  
  

Compact, stylish, and engineered for New Zealand conditions, the Mini Burton delivers the timeless design and durability Trendz is known for, in a smaller, more affordable package. The 6 mm steel firebox offers excellent heat retention and longevity, while the precast structure provides a clean, modern look that suits most outdoor spaces.

For homeowners looking for a high-quality entry-level outdoor fireplace that still makes a design statement, the Mini Burton offers unbeatable value and long-term performance. And a bonus you can choose any colour you’d like it to be finished in, browse colour inspiration here.

Metrofires: 1200 Fire

• Dimensions: 3855 h × 1280 w × 530 d
• Price: $7,239 (pictured plinth/stand not included)
• Firebox: 5 mm Corten steel
  
  

Metrofires’ 1200 Fire has a slim, tall design and an industrial-inspired finish. It’s a good entry option for those wanting a modern outdoor fireplace with a smaller footprint, though keep in mind that the base and installation costs are additional.

The fireplace is constructed using Corten steel meaning it doesn't have the masonry precast structure around it to protect, provide longevity of the firebox and also provide that sense of 'belonging' if you were looking for something that adds value when selling your property. 

Flare Fires: The Phoenix

• Dimensions: 2650 h × 1360 w × 720 d
• Price: $7,800 (includes delivery to closest depot)
• Firebox: Firebricks
  
  

Flare’s Phoenix outdoor fireplace model delivers a modern aesthetic with its firebrick-lined chamber and modular design. It’s a reliable mid-range option that is geared towards cooking, it suits a range of entertaining areas, though finish options and installation requirements can significantly affect the overall cost. In addition, it is also worth considering the overall performance of heat output when selecting a firebrick outdoor fireplace. 

If you love the silhouette of the Flare fires Phoenix, you may also love the Trendz Hudson that comes complete with a 6mm Steel firebox insert, pictured here with additional 800mm GRC woodboxes and GRC hearth.

Which Is the Best Value Outdoor Fireplace in NZ?

When comparing budget-friendly outdoor fireplaces, it’s important to look beyond the sticker price. Factors like firebox thickness, included finishes, and overall material quality all influence how long your fireplace will perform and how much it will cost in the long run.

While Metrofires and Flare Fires both offer attractive upfront cost options, the Trendz Mini Burton stands out as one of the best value outdoor fireplaces in NZ. It combines:

• A durable 6 mm steel firebox for lasting heat and performance
• A precast structure designed for quick installation
• A premium look and feel without the premium price tag
  
  

If you’re planning your dream backyard and want an outdoor fireplace that will enhance your outdoor space for years to come, the Mini Burton offers the perfect blend of affordability, craftsmanship, and design appeal.

Mini Burton: Paint & Plaster finish | GRC Hearth

Prices listed are as of 10 November, 2025.