Little Desert Sandstone is a locally quarried and angular in form.
Sizes
150mm – 2000mm
Formats
Landscaping stone
Feature & walling stone
Crushed rock
Little Desert Sandstone
Available Size & Format
- Landscaping stone – 150 mm – 2000 mm, tailored to project requirements
- Feature stones & walling stone – square to angular blocks for functional builds
- Complementary crushed rock – available on request as an alternative match
Appearance
Little Desert Sandstone is a locally quarried sedimentary stone, square to angular in form. Its natural palette features sandy beige and greige tones, delivering a warm and subtle colour variation that complements a wide range of outdoor settings. The stone’s texture and colour bring a natural desert-like quality, while also sitting comfortably in coastal or contemporary landscape designs.
Common Uses
Little Desert Sandstone is widely chosen for both structural and decorative landscaping:
- Dry-stone walling – excellent for stacking, with natural interlocking strength.
- Feature stones & boulders – standout pieces for gardens, courtyards, and entryways.
- Retaining walls – functional and attractive, with earthy tones that integrate into plantings.
- Garden beds & edging – provides natural contrast and definition.
- Water features & creek beds – warm tones suit moving water and natural surrounds.
- Fire pit & general seating – stackable blocks make it a practical and attractive seating option.
Workability
Little Desert Sandstone is a hard and durable material, though as a sedimentary stone it responds differently to tooling compared to igneous rocks.
- Drilling & coring – achievable with specialised equipment, particularly for water features.
- Cutting – possible with the right tools, though the stone is more often used in its natural quarried form.
- Stacking – square to angular shapes make it easier to build stable walls and seating.
Unique Qualities
- Warm sandy palette – beige and greige tones suited to both desert and coastal designs.
- Locally sourced – supports Victorian quarries and reduces transport footprint.
- Versatility – stackable forms make it suitable for walls, seating, and feature placements.
- Design flexibility – complements natural landscapes, modern homes, and coastal aesthetics.