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Austral Retractaway 40 Retracting Clothesline

Austral Retractaway 40 Retracting Clothesline

Regular price $316.00
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Description

The Australian-made Austral Retractaway 40 is a heavy-duty retractable clothesline with 5 lines and up to 40m of hanging space. Extending from 2m to 8m, it suits households of up to 6 people and long, narrow spaces where large loads and super king size sheets need room to dry.

Key Features

  • 2–8m extension: Adjustable length for side paths, courtyards and backyards.
  • 40m of hanging space: Five lines for family washing and super king size sheets.
  • PVC-coated lines and tensioning system: Maintains line tension across different extension lengths.
  • Australian-made heavy-duty design: Includes the receiving bracket.
  • Free delivery: From The Clothesline Store.

Important: Some line sag is normal, particularly over longer extensions. The greater the span, the more noticeable the sag may become.

Is the Austral Retractaway 40 Right for Me?

Choose the Austral Retractaway 40 if you need substantial drying space in a narrow outdoor area. The five-line design suits large family washing loads and super king size sheets.

For alternative retractable clothes line options, consider the Austral Retractaway 50, Hills 5 Line Retractable or Daytek 6 Line.

What’s in the Box?

Austral Retractaway 40 Retractable Clothesline, receiving bracket and instruction manual.

What’s Required for DIY Installation?

  • Wall mounted: Drill, suitable wall fixings and tools to secure the cabinet and receiving bracket.
  • Ground mounted: Compatible mounting posts, tools for digging, concrete and spirit level.
  • Plated post mount: Compatible plated posts, suitable surface fixings and drill.

Mounting accessories and additional fixings are sold separately. Refer to the installation tab below for detailed installation-service information.

Important Links

Our product video demonstrates an older model. Specifications and features may differ slightly from the current version.

Specification

Brand:Austral
Model:Retractaway 40
Colorbond Colours:Surfmist, Classic Cream, Woodland Grey and Monument.
Suitable For:1-6 People
Number of Lines:5
Housing size:15.2cm Deep x 12.7cm High x 83.2cm Wide
Line Length / Hanging Area: Up to 40m
Sheet Size:Super King
Extension Length Min:2m
Extension Length Max:8m
Mounting Posts Available:Yes (Total Post Length 2280mm)
Backing Bar Available:Yes
Ground Socket Included:Yes
Mounting Post to Post Options:Not Recommended
Bolt Hole Centres: 79cm
Weight Capacity:TBA
Made in:Australia
Manufacturer's Warranty:20 Years Frame / 12 Months Cord
Carton Size: Approx. 92cm L x 20cm W x 13cm H - 7kg

Shipping

Estimated Delivery Times:

Major Cities on the East Coast of Australia: 1-5 business days after shipment*

Outer-lying cities and suburbs including South Australia: 3-7 business days after shipment*

*Couriers say to allow up to 10 working days for all shipments. Deliveries are often considerably faster than the longest time shown, however no guarantee can be made. Seasonal demand, public holidays and courier workloads can affect delivery times. As we use couriers, we can never guarantee a specific delivery time frame. We will however despatch your order in a rapid manner for you.

Delivery Locations:

We deliver to all Metro Areas on the East Coast and in South Australia. Outer-lying areas are partly serviced by our couriers however we are limited by their delivery zones. If you would like to check if we can deliver to you, please feel free to contact us. The website will not tell you if you are out of area when you are checking out, if you are out of our delivery zones our friendly team will be in contact to provide some alternatives.

Unfortunately we don't deliver to Northern Territory or off the Australian Mainland.

PLEASE NOTE: Made to Order and special order products are not returnable

Made to Order Clotheslines
 (Air Dry - Made to Order) will take longer to be delivered as these are specifically manufactured to suit your requirements. Please consider this when placing your order. Estimated lead times are on the product pages, also it's important to note the Air Dry - Made to Order product cannot be returned.

If your clothesline has not arrived by the latest estimated time frame then please contact The Clothesline Store directly and we can happily liaise with our delivery partners for you.

FREE SHIPPING

The free shipping policy for The Clothesline Store, (if applicable at time of ordering) is for delivery to most major cities. In addition to this, some transport company’s door-to-door delivery services is not always available in some regional areas. Please be aware you may have to pick up your clothesline from the transport companies closest depot, or incur additional delivery charge, if the transport company’s policy allows for this service. All products are generally shipped the next business day unless otherwise stated.

Once your clothesline has been dispatched you will receive an email with your tracking number and freight company details, this will make it easier for you to know when to expect delivery of your clothesline (This does not apply for Austral products). Thank you for choosing The Clothesline Store.

Please note The Clothesline Store does not ship internationally

Product Videos

Product Review Austral Retractaway 40 & 50 Clothesline
  • Product Review Austral Retractaway 40 & 50 Clothesline

  • How to Install Austral Retractaway 40 & 50 Wall Mount Clothesline

  • Product Review Austral Retractaway 40 & 50 Post Mount Clothesline

Installation Information

Important Installation Information

At The Clothesline Store, we can provide a professional installation and removal service for most of our products which can be ordered with your clothesline purchase.

Our highly qualified installers are located in all capital cities around the East Coast of Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

We service other major centres such as Wollongong, Geelong, Newcastle and the Gold Coast.

Please check our detailed installation areas below for a list of other install locations, or contact one of our friendly team members for further assistance.

We have listed below some good and bad surfaces for different product-type installations. If you have an unsuitable surface, please feel free to contact us and we can help work out a solution as there is often a work around for bad install surfaces. While it is possible to install on our listed bad surfaces, it is not recommended and our installers will not do so.

 

Wall-Mounted and Retractable Clotheslines:


Suitable Surfaces

  • Brick Wall
  • Concrete Wall


Unsuitable Surfaces

  • Weatherboard
  • Hebel
  • Besser Block
  • Blue Board
  • Gyprock
  • Fences
  • Cladding
  • Existing Posts
  • A ground mount kit is a good alternative if you have an unsuitable wall surface

 


Ground Mounted Clotheslines:

Suitable Surfaces

  • Grass
  • Soil
  • Existing Level Concrete Slab - Base Plate Kit required


Unsuitable Surfaces

  • Pavers
  • Tiles
  • Sandy Soil
  • Garden Beds
  • Artificial Turf
  • Timber Decking

 


Rotary Clotheslines:


Suitable Surfaces

  • Grass
  • Soil
  • Concrete slab or pathways - core drilling required. Check with us if available in your area


Unsuitable Surfaces

  • Rock
  • Sandy Soil
  • Garden Beds
  • Artificial Turf


Important Notes Before Selecting Installation

Your clothesline will be delivered to you first via courier service. Once your clothesline arrives, you then confirm the installation date with the installer. Installers do not bring clotheslines with them.

For ground-mounted, post-mounted, or rotary clotheslines, the install fee includes our team digging holes and pouring concrete footings.

For wall-mounted clotheslines, the install fee includes our team supplying the correct fittings if they are not included with the product.

If you have a concrete path, driveway or similar, some brands offer base plates for ground-mounted clothesline installation. These can be bolted to the top of smooth, level concrete surfaces only. If you have an existing concrete slab, core hole drilling will be required which attracts additional charges. Please contact us to see if this is available in your area and to order this if required.

Ground Mounted clotheslines are designed to be installed on level ground, if you have a sloping area please contact us to discuss your options and if the clothesline can be installed in your area

We cannot add an installation service after a clothesline has been purchased.

We do not offer installation services on ceiling-mounted lines, or indoor or portable clotheslines.

The Installation location section below shows the areas we can offer an installation service. If your area is not covered by us for installation, a local handyman such as Hire-A-Hubby can provide an installation service and they have nationwide coverage. We have provided a video link that shows a Clothesline Store professional installing a number of lines on our how to information section

If you require these other types of services contact our team on 1300 509 564 for a quotation prior to ordering.


Schedule of Rates:


Folding Frame / Retracting Clothesline
Install (including fittings): $185
Install + Removal of Old Clothesline: $245

Rotary Clothesline
Install (including concrete and stringing where required): $209
Install + Removal of Old Clothesline: $269

Core Hole Drilling
$100 per hole - available in selected areas only. Must be added by contacting our team directly before ordering.



* Removal: Removal includes removing existing wall mount or cutting off any existing steel ground mount clothesline as low as possible. Your installer will make surface as smooth and safe as possible. Removal does not include digging any existing concrete from out of the ground. Removal also includes your installer dismantling and removing existing clothesline from site.

Your installer will not remove any packaging received with new clothesline from site. Removal is for a steel posts only, old timber posts/beams are not removable by our installers.

Timeframe: Installations for a stocked item will typically take place within 1-3 weeks from date of purchase. Made to Order products typically take place in 2-4 weeks. These time frames can be effected by seasonal demand, product availability, weather and delivery circumstances beyond our control.

If there is no installation option on a product, unfortunately we don't offer an installation service for them.


If you are not sure if your location or type of installation is covered either send us an email us at sales@theclotheslinestore.com.au or call one of our team on 1300 509 564 for assistance.


Installation Locations

NSW: Sydney to Penrith, Avalon to Kiama, The Central Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong to Nowra, Yamba up to the QLD Border.

Victoria: Melbourne to Mornington to Craigieburn to Geelong.

Queensland: Brisbane to Ipswich, Browns plains to Strathpine and Gold coast region. Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads, Gympie

South Australia: Adelaide - Metro

If you aren't sure if your area is covered, feel free to get in touch with us and we can check for you.

How The Installation Process Works:

1. Select "Yes, Install My Clothesline" or "Yes Install and Remove Old Clothesline" before you add the clothesline to your cart.

2. Complete your order online or over the phone, payment for your clothesline and installation service is done when you place your order.

3. Our installation team are notified overnight about your upcoming installation and will start scheduling you in for a rough day and time for your installation.

4. You will receive an email within 1 business day clarifying the installation service, as well as who your allocated installer is.

5. When your clothesline is delivered, contact your allocated installer and quote your order number. They will be expecting your call and will happily work with you to book in a suitable day and time for the installation. Please note installers do not bring the clothesline with them.

6. Our team will attend site on the agreed day and time to install your clothesline and show you how to use it :)

Please note: If you are not at your premises at the arranged time, or the installer is not able to install your clothesline due to an incorrect product selection or unsuitable area, a callout fee of up to $100 may apply.

Warranty: Installations are warranted for 12 months from date of completion.

  • 5 stars: 109 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 14 (11%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (2%)
  • 1 star: 4 (3%)
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Bel Temby

Great quality product and great service. Was the better deal when shipping added in. Great to support a small business who go ti extra length of putting up videos to explain their products.

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Anthony

Im very happy with the clothesline. It looks sleek, is very easy to operate and is made right here in Adelaide. Fast delivery too. A big shout out to the team at Austral, epspecially Lorena, who responded quickly when my original order was damaged in transit. I promptly recieved a replacement.

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Anonymous

Great Australian product. Installation was easy.Videos were easy to follow. Communication and support from the clothesline team was helpful, quick and clear. Thanks!

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Benny

Really happy with this one, a solid line that doesn't sag 👌

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Kevin Kong

New model super easy to install. No need to fiddle with cords as it has an inbuilt tension mechanism. Solid build quality.

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Georgie Turner
Made laundry so much easier

We love it! We live in the Blue Mountains where it gets freezing in winter. However, on sunny days we hang the laundry out on the line and by the end of the day they’re almost dry which is amazing. We bought the post too and it looks neat and tidy. Doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb, just blends in with the environment. The unit itself works great and is easy to use. The lines are thick and strong. Can’t wait to try it out in the the warmer months when our washing can dry completely out in the sun and won’t have to use the dryer at all! Made our lives so much easier!

Thank you for your review & images Georgie, much appreciated. Your new Retractaway 40 looks great in that nice sunny position- enjoy.

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Mark YOUNG
Austral 40 Retractable

Great product, easy to install and love the ability to re-tension individual lines.

Thank you for your review Mark, great to hear your are loving your new Austral Retractaway 40 :-)

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Lisa Johnson
Austral retract away 50

I love this item. Maximises my yard by folding neatly away. Easy to pull out so I can use Solar to dry my clothes

Thanks for your feedback Lisa - Your line looks awesome :)

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Dennis Roberts

Excellent very happy with the results

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bob wright

Took an amount of research to identify a brand that extended the distance an colour we required. This four line extender replaced a Hills line that lasted some 40 years until a fallen branch damaged it.
Really happy with the replacement that fits post to post with original Hills posts.
The Clothes line shop was impeccable with instructions and fast delivery.
Bob Adelaide SA

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Kirsty Robusta

Love our new Austral 50. Great quality! Very happy! 😁

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John Viscovich

It’s only been 2 weeks - but so far so good, looks great also , i’ll be happy with my 5 star review if it’s still good in 10 years , that’s the real test .

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Anonymous

Good solid product, accurate description, delivery fairly quick. Cheers

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Brad Bentham

Great Clothesline. Well designed and good quality. I can't fault the product. I am only giving 4 stars because I have to provide my own M8 nuts bolts to install. Strangely, I received washers, but not the nuts and bolts. This was not an error. The instructions state "bolts -customer provided". I think for the cost of the product, the bolts should be provided.

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Annelise Kirkham

Incredibly helpful and friendly team ensuring the correct replacement clothesline was chosen, and our order arrived very quickly. Installation was easy, although we needed to purchase extra screws/nuts/washers from our local hardware store that were not included (the instructions were clear about this, however it was a little inconvenient). Cannot fault the service and am very happy with the product.

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Anonymous

I have bought many clotheslines from The Clothesline Store over the years. Had this one installed and, as always, a great experience from start to finish. It looks great and works fantastically.

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Anonymous

Very good product, good service from the seller, delivery time OK. Highly recommend seller and product

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Anonymous

Austral retractable clothesline.
It works beautifully. Easy install.
I had bad experience when getting last one as I was scammed by another company who went into liquidation!!! Was hesitant to try to buy another one.
Thank you

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Nola Griffiths

It is good I did think that the post was adjustable, unfortunately its not, a couple of inches higher would have been better as my husband and family are very tall, well over 6 feet tall.

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Michael Della Ca

Good product just hope it lasts

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Stephen Healey

strong, easy to install and works brilliantly

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Roslyn Allan

The clothesline seems great, easy to operate and the tension is terrific. A much needed upgrade. It was very convenient that an installation option was also available. That said, the installation cost was expensive for what it was. Though as I've said- convenient.

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Sue Leitch

Great clothesline. Helpful when I rang to get information and delivery was quick to a regional area!
Very happy with price and all aspects of the purchase.

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Steve

Delivery process was smooth and product works as advertised. Very happy with the purchase through use experience.

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Stephen Paul Bradley

Fast delivery and good quality products!! 👍

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Stuart Palmer

Brilliant product. Removing the clothes line from the back yard makes the yard seem so much bigger.