Strength in Every Grain
Premium Australian hardwood milled, dried & delivered with precision.
Crafting Timber Excellence Since 1985
Southern Hardwood Specialists began as a modest family-run mill deep in Gippsland’s native forests. Four decades later, our 6,000 m² Dandenong South facility blends traditional know-how with laser-guided saws, IoT-monitored kilns and a passionate crew who treat every board as a statement piece.
From boutique eco-lodges on the Great Ocean Road to commercial boardwalks along the nation’s coastline, our timber stands up to Australia’s toughest conditions while showcasing its natural beauty.
- 1985 – Founded by the Walsh family
- 1999 – First computer-controlled kiln installed
- 2015 – Responsible Wood certification achieved
- 2023 – Custom profiling line expansion completed
End-to-End Timber Services
Precision Timber Milling
Band-saw, gang-rip and CNC profiling deliver boards with tolerances tighter than 0.2 mm.
Vacuum & Conventional Kiln Drying
Computer-monitored cycles reduce internal stresses and bring moisture down to 9-12 %.
Structural & Appearance Grading
AS 2082 compliance backed by digital defect scanners ensures consistent quality.
Hardwood Flooring Supply
Tongue-and-groove boards in Spotted Gum, Blackbutt, Ironbark and more—end matched for speedy installs.
Decking & Cladding Solutions
Class 1 durability timbers treated for UV and marine exposure, complete with hidden-fix systems.
Custom Orders & Profiles
Architect-specified profiles produced with CAD-to-cut precision for signature projects.
From Forest to Finish: Our Proven Process
Sustainable Harvest
Select-felling in certified Victorian forests with 100 % regrowth plans.
Rough Milling
High-yield sawing patterns reduce waste by 8 % compared to industry average.
Kiln Drying
22-chamber kilns monitored by IoT sensors provide live moisture data.
Precision Finishing
Four-head moulder and CNC routers create mirror-finish surfaces.
Quality Grading & Packaging
Each board scanned, bar-coded and wrapped in recyclable film.
Nationwide Delivery
Daily line-haul dispatch with live ETA updates to your site.
Sustainability at Our Core
Certified Responsible Wood
Chain-of-Custody certification #RW-AU-0211 guaranteeing ethical sourcing.
Waste-to-Energy Program
Off-cuts and sawdust fuel our biomass boiler, offsetting 420 t CO₂ annually.
Water Recycling
Closed-loop cooling saves 1.6 million L of water each year.
Featured Hardwood Products
Flooring Boards
Blackbutt, Spotted Gum, Ironbark
85/130 × 19 mm
Decking
Merbau-Free Red Ironbark, Silvertop Ash
90/140 × 22 mm
Exterior Cladding
Burnt Ash, Shou Sugi Ban Finish
120 × 19 mmProject Highlights
Mornington Pier Redecking
2,700 m² of Spotted Gum decking installed with concealed clips for saltwater durability.
Yarra Valley Eco-Lodge
Fire-rated cladding and recycled messmate flooring across 14 cabins.
Melbourne Arts Precinct Revamp
Custom 45-degree herringbone flooring milled to architect-spec pattern.
What Our Clients Say
“Their kiln-dried Blackbutt arrived at 10 % MC and required zero acclimatisation—saved us a full week onsite.”
Liam Carter, BuildSmart Constructions
“The custom bevel-edge profile matched our heritage brief flawlessly. Precision milled, perfectly delivered.”
Sarah Nguyen, Studio N
“Responsible Wood certification made them the clear choice for our eco resort—transparency we can verify.”
Tom Richards, GreenStay Developments
“Our coastal deck still looks brand-new after two summers—Southern Hardwood’s sealing advice was gold.”
Ava Wilson, Mornington Homeowner
“Fast quotes, honest lead times and a driver who actually called ahead—couldn’t ask for better service.”
Harish Patel, VicFrame Carpentry
“Their Shou Sugi Ban cladding became the hero feature of our winery cellar door—clients can’t stop commenting.”
Emma Fraser, Fraser & Co. Design
Meet the Specialists
Emily Walsh
Managing Director
Third-generation timber expert steering the company’s strategic growth.
Jacob Turner
Head of Milling
18 years hands-on with CNC & profiling—our accuracy champion.
Aisha Patel
Sustainability Officer
Drives green initiatives and oversees Responsible Wood compliance.
Mark Chen
Technical Sales Engineer
Bridges architect visions with feasible timber solutions nationwide.
Let’s Build Something Solid Together
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Contact Details
Phone: (03) 9701 8765
Email: info@
Address: 147 Timberlink Drive, Dandenong South VIC 3175