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The Aôlives hose kit · New in Australia
The Aôlives Expandable Hose Kit
A light expandable hose with brass-finish metal fittings, a metal spray gun and everything you need to connect it. Backed by a 12-month warranty.
- Light enough to carry the full length in one hand
- Brass-finish metal fittings, not gold-painted plastic
- Drains and shrinks back to fit in a pot or a bucket
- Fits ½″ and ¾″ Australian garden taps
$149.00
Choose your kit
The 22.5 m kitCourtyards, balconies & vans · 7.5 m at rest$6.62 per metre
- + $7.95 shipping
Our pick for most gardens
$187.90$175.00Save $12.90
The 30 m kitMost suburban backyards · 10 m at rest$5.83 per metre
- Free tracked shipping
- Leak-stop thread tape
Best value
$242.80$205.00Save $37.80
The 45 m kitLarge blocks, front to back · 15 m at rest$4.56 per metre
- Free tracked shipping
- Leak-stop thread tape
- Stolen parcel cover
- Soil moisture meter
Free with your kit
Free tracked shipping
$7.95 FREEFree with 30 m: save $7.95
Leak-stop thread tape
$4.95 FREEFree with 30 m: save $4.95
Stolen parcel cover
$4.95 FREEFree with 45 m: save $4.95
Soil moisture meter
$19.95 FREEFree with 45 m: save $19.95
Free tracked shipping
Leak-stop thread tape
Stolen parcel cover
Soil moisture meter
Better deal
Secure checkout · 30-day change of mind · 12-month warranty
12-month warranty
Fails in normal use? Send a photo and video, we send a new hose.
30-day change of mind
Not for you? Tell us within 30 days of delivery.
Description
The light expandable hose, done properly.
✓ Stretches to full length when the water's on and shrinks back when you're done
✓ Light enough to carry the full length in one hand
✓ Far fewer kinks and tangles than a rubber hose
✓ 3-layer TPE inner tube inside a woven sleeve
✓ Brass-finish metal fittings and a metal spray gun with trigger lock
✓ A complete kit: hose, spray gun and tap connector, plus thread tape (30 m and 45 m) and a soil moisture meter (45 m)
What's in the box
Every kit: expandable hose (7.5 m at rest, 22.5 m extended · 10 → 30 m · 15 → 45 m), metal spray gun with adjustable nozzle and trigger lock, tap connector for 1/2" and 3/4" taps. 30 m kit adds: leak-stop thread tape. 45 m kit adds: leak-stop thread tape, soil moisture meter and stolen parcel cover.
Shipping & delivery
Tracked delivery across Australia: $7.95 on the 22.5 m kit, free on the 30 m and 45 m kits and on any order over $150. Most orders arrive in 6–10 business days. You'll get your tracking link by email as soon as your kit ships.
Warranty & returns
12-month warranty: covers manufacturing defects in normal use, such as a leak, crack, burst or broken fitting. Email us your order number with a photo and a short video of the defect, water on, and we'll send you a replacement, usually with no need to post the old one back. Water pressure: lengths are reached at 0.3 to 0.8 MPa (3 to 8 bar). Below 0.2 MPa the hose won't reach its full length; this isn't a fault and isn't covered. 30-day change of mind: the kit must be unused (never connected to a tap), complete and in its original packaging, and sent back after our approval. Return postage is at your cost. Faulty, damaged or missing a part? That's on us: send a photo and we'll replace, repair or refund, and cover any postage. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. Full conditions are in our Refund policy.
Care guide
Turn the water off at the tap after use, let the hose drain, and store it out of direct sun. Ten seconds, every time. It's what makes the difference between one summer and many.
In the box
Everything to get watering, in one box.
Connect it to your tap, turn it on, done. No extra trip to the hardware store.
Expandable hose
22.5 m · 30 m · 45 m extended
Light, flexible, and it shrinks back when it's empty.
Metal spray gun
Adjustable nozzle
From a gentle shower for seedlings to a firm jet for the driveway. The trigger locks open, so there's no squeezing on long waters.
Tap connector
1/2" + 3/4" taps
Brass-finish metal. Screws onto your tap for a tight seal.
12-month warranty
Photo & video claim
If your hose fails in normal use, send us a photo and a short video and we send you a new one.
Fits standard 1/2" and 3/4" Australian garden taps.
The everyday struggle
Stop wrestling your hose.
Heavy rubber that kinks, cracks in the sun and never coils back the way it came. You know the one.
Your old hose- Heavy to drag
- Kinks every few metres
- Goes hard and splits in the sun
- A tangled pile by the tap
Aôlives kit- Light enough to carry in one hand
- Far fewer kinks and tangles
- Shrinks back when you're done
- Lives in a pot, a bucket or a drawer
“More time untangling the hose than watering the garden.”Sound familiar? It's the complaint we read most about heavy hoses.
Why most expandable hoses fail
We know why the cheap ones give up. So we started there.
Most expandable hoses fail in the same places: plastic fittings that crack or pop off, a thin inner tube, a tap connection that leaks, and nobody to call when it goes. Here's what we did about each.
Brass-finish metal
3-layer TPE inner tube
Woven fabric sleeve
Metal fittings, not painted plastic
Brass-finish metal at the tap and at the gun, where cheap hoses use gold-coloured plastic that cracks under pressure.
A 3-layer inner tube
Three layers of TPE inside the woven sleeve, where many cheap hoses rely on a single thin latex tube, the part that usually gives out first.
A seal that holds at the tap
One connector for both 1/2" and 3/4" Australian taps, plus leak-stop thread tape in the 30 m and 45 m kits to seal it properly the first time.
A warranty that works
If your hose fails in normal use within 12 months, send us a photo and a short video. We send you a new hose, usually with no need to post the old one back.
Choose your kit
12-month replacement warrantyTracked delivery across Australia
The honest comparison
Light or long-lasting? You shouldn't have to pick.
| Feature | Classic rubber hose | Cheap expandable | Aôlives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light to carry | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Far fewer kinks & tangles | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stores in seconds | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metal fittings, not painted plastic | — | ✕ | ✓ |
| Both lengths stated (rest & extended) | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Warranty with a real reply | — | ✕ | 12 months, photo & video claim |
— means it varies from brand to brand
Care guide
Ten seconds after watering. Years of difference.
Expandable hoses that last all have one thing in common: they're never left full, under pressure, in the sun. Here's the whole routine.
01
Turn off at the tap
Never leave the hose under pressure with the gun closed. It's the number-one reason expandable hoses burst.
02
Let it drain
Squeeze the gun for a few seconds until the hose empties and shrinks back.
03
Store it in the shade
A pot, a bucket, the shed. Sun and heat age every hose fastest, and the Australian sun most of all.
Why Aôlives exists
We were tired of hoses that don't last.
Every summer, the same story: a heavy hose you dread dragging out, or a light one that leaks by autumn. We started Aôlives to make the light one properly, with metal fittings, honest lengths and a warranty with real people behind it. We're a small, independent brand. If something isn't right, you'll be talking to us, not a call centre.
A garden tool should make you want to go outside, not dread it.
The Aôlives team
Small, independent, and here to help
Real gardens, real reviews
Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.
Olivia M.
22.5 m kit
Honestly, such a handy addition to our backyard. It's lightweight, easy to move around and doesn't take up much space once drained. Really happy with it.
Verified purchaseCharlotte W.
30 m kit
I've gone through a few garden hoses over the years and wanted something a little better. The metal fittings are a nice touch and the hose is so much easier to handle
Verified purchaseAmelia T.
30 m kit
Perfect for our family backyard. The spray gun is easy to adjust and the hose reaches all the areas I need. Makes watering the garden much less of a chore
Verified purchaseIsla A.
22.5 m kit
Great for my small courtyard. Lightweight and easy to store. Just took me a little while to get used to how much it expands when the water is running
Verified purchaseMia T.
45 m kit
Really impressed with how easy it is to carry around. We have a fairly large garden and the 45m kit has been a great fit for our space
Verified purchaseAva M.
30 m kit
The brass-finish fittings feel much nicer than the plastic connectors on my previous hose. I also love how neatly it packs away after use
Verified purchaseGrace W.
30 m kit
"Easy to connect to our garden tap and simple enough for everyone in the family to use. A really practical product.
Verified purchaseChloe H.
22.5 m kit
I don't have much storage space, so the compact design is a big plus. No more bulky hose taking over the side of the house
Verified purchaseSophie W.
45 m kit
We have a big backyard and I needed something easy to move around. The hose is lightweight and the spray gun works well for everyday watering.
Verified purchaseEmily R.
30 m kit
Love how simple it is to use. It stretches out when watering and shrinks back down afterwards. Definitely easier than my old rubber hose.
Verified purchaseRuby C.
45 m kit
Really happy with this purchase. The hose is easy to handle and makes watering the garden much more convenient. The fittings also feel like a nice upgrade.
Verified purchaseMatilda L.
30 m kit
Good quality overall. I love how lightweight it is compared to my previous garden hose. It took a little time to get used to the expanding design
Verified purchaseHarper Y.
30 m kit
I've been using it regularly and it's been great for everyday garden maintenance. Easy to store and doesn't get in the way around the house.
Verified purchaseElla H.
22.5 m kit
Perfect for watering my plants and cleaning the outdoor area. I especially like how little storage space it needs.
Verified purchaseLily A.
30 m kit
A great addition to our home. Simple to connect, easy to use and much more manageable than our old traditional hose.
Verified purchaseOur promises
What you can count on, written plainly.
12-month warranty
If your hose fails in normal use, send us a photo and a short video and we send you a new one. Usually no return shipping.
Tracked delivery
Shipped from our partner warehouse, tracked to your door in 6–10 business days.
Real people reply
Write to us and we answer within one business day.
30-day change of mind
Not for you? Tell us within 30 days of delivery.
Good questions
Before you order, the straight answers.
Why does it cost more than the ones at the hardware store?
Two $40 hoses a year is $80, every year. Ours comes as a complete kit with metal fittings, a 12-month warranty and real people who reply. Buy it once, and look after it in ten seconds a day.
Does it make a good gift?
It arrives as a complete kit, ready to connect. A practical gift for anyone who loves their garden but not their heavy hose.
What if something's missing or damaged on arrival?
Send us a photo as soon as you notice and we'll send the missing or damaged part straight away, at no cost to you.
Are the fittings solid brass?
No, and we'd rather tell you. They're aluminium with a brass finish: light, rust-free, and far stronger than the gold-painted plastic on many expandable hoses. One tip: wrap thread tape around your tap before connecting. It seals the thread and stops the fitting sticking to a brass tap over time.
Isn't an expandable hose going to burst?
Honest answer: cheap ones often do, and usually for the same reasons. Plastic fittings, a thin inner tube, a leaky tap connection, or being left full and under pressure in the sun. We use brass-finish metal fittings and a 3-layer inner tube, include a 10-second care routine, and cover the hose for 12 months. If it fails in normal use, we send you a new one.
How long is it really?
Each kit is named by its full length when stretched by normal mains pressure: 22.5 m, 30 m or 45 m. At rest it's a third of that: 7.5 m, 10 m or 15 m. Low water pressure means a little less stretch, so pick the kit that reaches your furthest corner without being at its limit.
Will it fit my tap?
Yes, for standard Australian garden taps: the connector takes both 1/2" and 3/4" threads. Wrap the thread tape (in the 30 m and 45 m kits) around your tap thread for a leak-free seal. If you use click-on fittings from another brand, check they match before ordering.
Can I use it with a sprinkler or a pressure washer?
It's designed for hand watering and cleaning. For a sprinkler that runs for hours or a pressure washer, a classic rigid hose is the better tool — we'd rather tell you now.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Your kit ships from our partner warehouse with tracking. Allow 6–10 business days to most Australian addresses. You'll get your tracking number by email.
How does the warranty work?
If your hose fails in normal use within 12 months of delivery, email us a photo and a short video with your order number. We send you a new hose, usually with no need to post the old one back.
Is it light enough if I have sore hands or shoulders?
Yes. Everything in the box, gun included, weighs about 1.1 kg for the 22.5 m kit and about 1.65 kg for the 45 m kit. It shrinks back on its own, so there's nothing to wind, and the trigger locks open, so you don't have to keep squeezing.