Austral Retractaway 40 Clothesline

Austral Retractaway 40 Clothesline

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Step 2: Optional Accessories

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Image for showing width Width
0.81 Metres
Image for showing length Length
2 - 8 Metres
Image for showing fit Fit
King Sheets
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4 Washloads

Frequently Bought Together

Austral Retractaway 40 Clothesline
Austral Retractaway Mount Bar
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( 486 Reviews )
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Key Features

Overview

The Austral Retractaway 40 is a top selling heavy duty clothesline that can hold a huge wash load for a family of 4-5.

With a unique line tension system that extends up to 8m and retracts back to the wall when not in use, this is a popular unit and top seller.

The long line length of this model is perfect for narrow spaces. Any supporting posts can be fixed into the ground (grass/soil) or bolted down on top of an existing concrete area (plated post version).

Installation Note: If you require drilling into existing concrete for your clothesline installation please contact us on 1300 798 779 to discuss, as there are additional labour and charges.

The Mount Bar, Post Kit and Ground Socket are Accessories that are only required for certain mounting situations (see below).

Wall To Wall Installation - Clothesline Mounted On Wall.
You will need: 1 x Retractaway 40

Wall To Post Installation - Clothesline Mounted On Wall.
You will need: 1 x Retractaway 40, 1 x Post Kit

Post To Post Installation - Clothesline Mounted On Post.
You will need: 1 x Retractaway 40, 2 x Post Kits, 1 x Mount Bar (Optional Ground Socket for post - only 1 recommended)
Note: Not recommended for wet soil areas. Eg: Garden beds that are heavily watered.

Post To Wall Installation- Clothesline Mounted On Post.
You will need: 1 x Retractaway 40, 1 x Post Kit, 1 x Mount Bar

Benefits

  • 5 PVC coated lines won't mark or snag clothes
  • 100% Australian made design
  • Two colours blend well with any home
  • Wall or ground mounted with optional ground mount kit
  • Huge 40 metres of line for any sized family
  • Peace of mind with 20 year warranty
  • Installation and removal available
  • Ground socket allows post to be completely removable

What's Included With The Retractaway 40

  • 1 x Retractable Clothesline
  • 1 x Receiving Bracket
  • 1 x Instruction Manual

    Full Specifications

    Brand
    Austral Clotheslines
    Country of Manufacture
    Australia
    Suits
    1-6 People
    Fit
    King Sheets
    Total Line Space
    Up to 40m
    Area Required
    1.3m x 2m - 8m
    Number of Lines
    5
    Line Spacing
    160mm
    Minimum Extension
    2m
    Maximum Extension
    8m
    Cabinet Dimensions
    810mm*W x 130mm*H x 170mm*D
    Warranty
    20 yrs frame/12 months cord
    Mounting Hole Centres
    785mm
    Post Mount Kit (Standard)
    2300mm x 50mm x 50mm
    Post Mount Kit (Plated)
    1915mm x 150mm x 100mm
    Colours
    Classic Cream, Monument, Surfmist, Woodland Grey

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    Customer Reviews
    4.8 Based on 486 Reviews
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    18/01/2025
    Trevor A.
    Australia

    Solid prodict

    Solid product. I liked being abke to have white as it suits my light brick colours on the house.

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    18/01/2025

    Lifestyle Clotheslines

    Hi Trevor, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you’re happy with the solid build of the product and that the white color complements your light brick home beautifully. It’s great to hear it fits both your functional and aesthetic needs. Regards, Peter

    MJ
    17/01/2025
    Mark J.
    Australia

    New clothesline

    I have been very happy with the performance of this clothesline. It is well made.

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    17/01/2025

    Lifestyle Clotheslines

    Hello Mark, Thanks so much for your feedback! We're stoked to hear you're happy with how the clothesline's been performing and that it's been a solid addition. If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to get in touch! 😍 Cheers, Millicent

    IM
    05/01/2025
    Isobel M.
    Australia

    Awesome clothesline - excessive installation - extras are overpriced

    Let’s start with the good. The clothesline is awesome. Very robust and works really well. Very happy with the clothesline. A word of warning though, just be careful of the cost of extras add ons. The actual clothesline cost $279, but by the time I added the bits to be able to actually install it in our garden, it was $730, and then installation and removal of our old hills hoist had the total cost come in just under $1000. So be aware of this when shopping. Now the removal of old clothesline and installation. It was very thorough. So thorough that the installer actually removed both my neighbour’s and my clothesline (he was early and didn’t check the location before proceeding to remove the clothesline). Not ideal but he ended up remaking and reinstalling my neighbours clothesline so that’s good. I think this company could benefit from better communication with their customers, and from more transparent pricing, but their actual products are awesome.

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    18/01/2025

    Lifestyle Clotheslines

    Hi Isobel, Thank you for your detailed review! We’re so glad to hear that you’re happy with the robustness and functionality of your new clothesline. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the cost of add-ons and installation—your point about being more transparent with pricing is very helpful, and we’ll take that into consideration to improve the shopping experience for future customers. We sincerely apologise for the mix-up with the installation and appreciate your understanding. We’re glad that the issue was resolved, and we’ll make sure to pass along your comments to improve communication with our team. Regards, Peter

    SH
    02/01/2025
    Shannon H.
    Australia

    Retractable clothesline

    We are very pleased with our clothesline. It replaced another line we inherited when we purchased the house. It was in the garage, but it wouldn’t retract and sagged despite how much effort we used to try and fix it. This new Lifestyle one was easy to install, is so nice and tight and retracts easily. We chose the Monument colour and it looks great. We can recommend it.

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    LD
    30/12/2024
    Lee D.
    Australia

    Austral Rectractaway 40

    Great product, very well-designed and sturdy. Feels like it's built to last. Installation of the fixing screw behind the tensioner a little awkward on your own, but a second pair of hands makes it easier.

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    19/01/2025

    Lifestyle Clotheslines

    Hi Lee, Thank you for your detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re impressed with the design and sturdiness of the product—it’s great to know it feels built to last. We appreciate your feedback about the installation process, and we agree that an extra pair of hands can make things easier! Regards, Peter

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, the Retractaway 40 has a minimum extension of just 2m. This means you can pull the lines out from the cabinet any distance from 2m up to 8m(10m for the extended version) and the lines can be locked.   
    Yes, you can add 1 or 2 Post Kits to your order if you don’t have a wall available.
    A Plated Post Kit allows you to bolt the post down onto an existing concrete area rather than core drilling or jack hammering holes into the concrete. The post has a metal plate welded on the bottom with holes for dyna-bolting down onto the concrete. 
    To compare all of the Retractaway 40's features against Hills, Brabantia, and Daytek clotheslines that are similar, kindly visit our Austral Retractaway 40 clothesline comparison chart.
    A general rule of thumb is to install the clothesline so that the lines are approx. 50mm above the users head height. An average height is approx. 1800mm but you can adjust this to suit your requirements.

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