Peak Fires — Te Mata Peak Hawke's Bay
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Peak Fires outdoor fireplace at night
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

BUILT FOR
THE OUTDOORS.

Handcrafted steel fireplaces inspired by the ridge of Te Mata Peak. Flat-pack kitset. 15-minute assembly. Built to weather beautifully.

Explore the range Our story
Who we are

Born from
the sleeping giant

Te Mata Peak ridgeline — Rongokako

The idea came from looking up at Te Mata Peak — the ridge line that forms the outline of Rongokako, the Sleeping Giant. That shape became the basis for our original Peak Fireplace and sits behind the name we chose.

We're a small family-run business based in Hawke's Bay. We focus on designs that are simple, purposeful, and built to last — from high-quality steel, to bring your outdoor area to life.

Every fireplace ships as a flat-pack kitset. Two people. Fifteen minutes. Everything included.

15
min assembly
180
kg finished
3–4
mm sheet steel
Peak fireplace in outdoor setting
Peak fireplace lit Relaxing by the fire
The range

Choose your fireplace

The Peak — Te Mata Peak mountain cutout, original design
Original design
The Peak

The original. Features the Te Mata Peak ridgeline cutout and embossed Peak Fires mark. A fixed design — the silhouette of Rongokako, built into the steel.

Small 600mm $1,800 mild  / $2,150 Corten
Large 900mm $2,000 mild  / $2,400 Corten
1400mm H × 500mm D  ·  both sizes
The Standard — clean box, customisable
Customisable
The Standard

A clean-lined steel box. Order as-is from $1,600, or add your own custom cutout design for a total of $1,800 — your maunga, a logo, anything you choose.

Small 600mm $1,600 mild  / $1,950 Corten
Large 900mm $1,800 mild  / $2,200 Corten
With custom cutout +$200 — from $1,800
1400mm H × 500mm D  ·  both sizes

Add-ons & upgrades

Swing tray
+$100
Both models
Fold-out cooking grate on a swing arm. Grill directly over the fire.
Wheels
Standard +$60  /  Swivel +$120
Both models
Standard fixed castors ($15 × 4) make repositioning easy. Upgrade to 360° swivel castors ($30 × 4) for full manoeuvrability.
Custom cutout
+$200 — temporarily unavailable
Standard only
Custom designs are paused while we're away for a few months. Enquire below to be added to the waitlist.
Material choice

Mild steel or Corten?

Both materials weather naturally outdoors. The difference is how they age — and how long that protection lasts.

Mild steel texture — early rust forming
Mild steel
Rust begins within weeks, settling into a full warm patina over 2–3 months.
Small
From $1,600
Large
From $1,800
Corten steel texture — rich settled patina
Corten steel
A stable, self-protecting oxide layer forms over 3–9 months. Richer finish, resists further corrosion.
Small
From $1,950
Large
From $2,200

How each material weathers over time

Day 1
Mild: raw silver
Corten: warm brown
2–4 weeks
Mild: rust forming
Corten: deepening
2–3 months
Mild: full patina
Corten: stabilising
3–9 months
Mild: settled
Corten: protected ✓
The process

How it works

01
Order & deposit
Place your order online and pay your $800 NZD deposit via Stripe. Secure card payment — takes two minutes.
02
We're in touch
We contact you to confirm all order details and send your order summary before fabrication begins.
03
Fabricated locally
Your fireplace is cut and fabricated in Hawke's Bay. Allow 4–6 weeks from confirmed order.
04
Arrives by pallet
Balance due on completion. Flat-pack pallet delivery. Two people, 15 minutes, all hardware and instructions included.
Assembly instructions — a full PDF guide is emailed with your order confirmation and available to download from this site.
See it built

Flat-pack to finished

Watch the Peak fireplace go from flat steel panels to finished unit. Two people. Around fifteen minutes.

Assembly — from flat panels to finished fireplace

Common questions

FAQ

What are the exact dimensions? +
Both models share the same height and depth: 1400mm (H) × 500mm (D). The Small is 600mm wide; the Large is 900mm wide. Total assembled weight is approximately 180 kg.
What surface do I need? +
Set on a solid, non-flammable surface — concrete, pavers, or compacted gravel. Avoid placing directly on timber decking unless adequate heat protection is in place underneath.
Do I need two people to assemble? +
Yes — the back panel is around 35 kg, other panels 12–20 kg each. Two people makes it safe and straightforward. Assembly takes roughly 15 minutes. We recommend assembling in or near the final position.
How does delivery work? +
Your fireplace arrives by pallet freight. We arrange delivery once your balance is paid — we'll confirm freight costs to your address before you commit. Local Hawke's Bay pickup is also available.
Do you deliver anywhere in NZ? +
Yes — pallet freight nationwide. Costs vary by region and will be confirmed at balance payment time. If you're local to Hawke's Bay, pickup from our fabricator can be arranged.
When will custom cutouts be available? +
Custom designs on The Standard are temporarily paused while we're away for a few months. Use the order form to leave an enquiry and we'll be in touch as soon as we reopen — likely within a few months.
Place your order

Ready to order?

Standard orders pay an $800 deposit now — balance when your fireplace is ready (~4–6 weeks). Custom cutout designs on The Standard are temporarily paused; use the notes field to join the waitlist.

1
Configure & orderSelect model, size, material and add-ons. Pay $800 deposit.
2
We confirm detailsWe contact you to lock in all specs before fabrication starts.
3
Fabricated locallyBuilt in Hawke's Bay — allow 4–6 weeks from confirmed order.
4
Balance & deliveryWe contact you when ready. Pay balance, arrange pallet delivery.
Configure your order
Fireplace options
Add-ons
Custom designs are paused for a few months while we're away. Add a note below to join the waitlist — we'll be in touch when we reopen.
Estimated total
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Deposit today
$800 NZD

Deposit processed securely via Stripe. Balance due on completion (~4–6 weeks).