The best Portable Stoves in Australia

13 top rated Portable Stoves for every need: Australia's top picks!

Portable stoves are invaluable for anyone who enjoys outdoor cooking, whether it's backpacking, camping, tailgating, or simply preparing a meal during a power outage. They offer a convenient and controlled way to cook away from a traditional kitchen, allowing for delicious and satisfying meals in almost any environment. Modern portable stoves are remarkably efficient, lightweight, and often surprisingly easy to use, fostering a deeper connection with nature and providing a sense of independence and self-sufficiency.

What to Look For

Fuel Type

Consider the availability and ease of use of different fuel types (propane, butane, isobutane, white gas, wood). Propane and butane are readily available but may require refills, while white gas offers greater efficiency at higher altitudes but requires more care.

BTU Rating

Higher BTU ratings (British Thermal Units) indicate faster heating and boiling times. Choose a BTU rating appropriate for your cooking needs; lower ratings are fine for simmering, while higher ratings are better for boiling water quickly.

Weight & Packed Size

Essential for backpacking and hiking, minimizing weight and packability is crucial. Look for stoves that fold or nest to reduce bulk and overall weight.

Stability & Wind Resistance

A stable stove is less likely to tip over, and wind resistance helps maintain cooking efficiency. Features like wide pot supports and wind screens are significant considerations.

Ignition System

Some stoves have integrated ignition systems (piezoelectric), which is convenient. Others require a lighter or matches, so ensure you have a reliable ignition method regardless.

Durability & Materials

Portable stoves are often subjected to rough conditions. Look for stoves made from robust materials like stainless steel or aluminum, and consider their overall construction for long-term reliability.

#1
Camping Stove, Ohuhu Stainless Steel Backpacking Burner Stove with Grill Grid, Portable Wood Burning Stove Picnic BBQ Camping Cooker
  • Wide Compatibility: You Can Fit Just About Any Pot or Pan on This Handy Portable Wood Stove Thanks to the Sizeable Cooking Surface. Whatever the Situation Calls For, You Can Boil Water, Cook Food, or Just Make a Nice Fire for Heat and Enjoyment. Ohuhu Camping Stove Can Do It All!
  • Adjustable Ash Catcher: Get Exactly the Heat Levels You Need Thanks to the 2 Adjustable Heights (7cm/9.5cm). Use Intense Heat for Grilling or Lighter Heat for Warming Up Previously Cooked Food. This User-friendly Design is Efficient and Easy to Use!
  • Compact, Portable & Lightweight: It Can Be a Pain Lugging Around One of Those Heavy Stoves, but This Wood Stove is Super Portable and Weighs Just 0.86kg! Assembles in Seconds, No Tools Required. It Can Fit into Your Gear Bag, the Back of Your Car, and Many Other Places! It's the Perfect Way to Enjoy the Outdoors when You're Camping, Fishing, or Mountaineering!
  • Stable & Durable: Like Any High Quality Gear, the Ohuhu Stainless Steel Backpacking Stove is Made to Last Through All Sorts of Adventures. Built with Top-notch Stainless Steel, It Can Support Pots and Pans, Hot Temperatures of the Fire, and the Journey There and Back Without an Issue. It Also Comes with a Detachable Stainless Steel Plate Which Helps Contain the Firewood While It's Burning.
$29.99 AUD
(6037 reviews)
#2
Coleman Stove Peak1โ„ข, High Performance Burner Stove
  • Perfect flow technology provides consistent performance, even in extreme conditions
  • Perfect heat technology for more efficient cooking with less fuel
  • Powerful burner boils 1 litre of water in 3.25 min (10,000 total btu's of cooking power)
  • Lightweight at only 6.7 ounce (190 gram) for easy carrying; Fits a 6 inch Pan
$34.90 AUD
(1456 reviews)
#3
Coleman Burner Gas Stove | Camping, Portable, Wind Protection, Matchless Ignition
  • Fits two 30cm pots side by side
  • Heavy duty pivoting handle
  • Heavy duty locking latch and corner bumpers
  • Removable WindBlock pan supports
$229.90 AUD
(898 reviews)
#4
Healthy Choice 2000W Induction Cooktop Stove - Powerful Electric Single Burner Induction Cooker with Sensor Touch - Large Digital Display, 8 Power Level & Adjustable Temperature - Black
  • PORTABLE ELECTRIC INDUCTION COOKTOP - A must-have in all modern kitchens, our electric induction cooker makes it easy to cook a wide range of delicacies. With superior performance, faster and more efficient cooking results, elevate mealtimes with our induction cooktop that has easy to operate large digital display.
  • 8 POWER-LEVEL & TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTS - Easy to operate, it features 8 power levels from 200 watts to 2000 watts and 80 to 240 degrees celsius temperature adjustments. Comes with overheat protection, this device doesnโ€™t get hot unless a pot sits on it. An excellent method that will make the entire process of cooking faster.
  • INTELLIGENT AUTO-SHUT OFF & ENERGY EFFICIENT- Equipped with superior quality 28 x 27cm polished black crystal heating plate. It also comes with an automatic shut off function, and 4 hours timer for cooking program modes it provides delicious and healthy home-cooked meals. Experience advanced cooking technology.
  • SENSOR TOUCH, SLEEK DESIGN, EASY TO CLEAN - Offering versatile and fast-cooking alternatives that do not sacrifice taste or quality. Leave your guests in awe at your next lunch party, Sunday brunch or BBQ dinner with the tastiest home-cooked meals. Super easy to clean, it also features a sleek design to compliment your kitchen decor while it optimises your cooking time.
$56.99 AUD
(839 reviews)
#5
Aobosi 2000W Portable Induction Cooktop, Single Induction Cooker with 20 Power Levels, 20 Temperature Levels and Booster Function, Compact Size, 10H Timer, Glass Ceramic Plate, Easy to Clean, Black
  • 20 Power Levels & Adjustable Temperature: This induction plate has an precise control of 20 power levels and 20 temperature settings. The wide range of heat adjustments allows you to fine-tune the temperature accurately to meet various cooking needs
  • All-Round Functions: Six intuitive touch buttons integrate essential features -- temperature, power adjustment, 10-hour timer, child lock and booster mode. Booster mode heats rapidly at 2000W, then automatically returns to your prior setting after 10 minutes, perfect for fast stir-frying
  • Enhanced Safety: Designed with smooth rounded edges and no sharp corners, it includes automatic shut-off and abnormal operation protection. Compatible with magnetic cookware from 12cm to 22cm in diameter for safe and stable use
  • Slim & Portable Design: Ultra-slim at just 4.2cm thick and weighing only 2.2kg, this induction cooker is lighter and more compact than most. Easily pack it in a travel bag for cooking on balconies, camping trips, in caravans, or small kitchens
$79.99 AUD
(745 reviews)
#6
CUSIMAX Single Hot Plate 1500W Electric Stove, Portable Cast Iron Hob for Kitchen, Office or Camping, Compatible for All Cookwares, Single Burner with Adjustable Temperature Control kochplatt
  • POWERFUL, 1500W heating power can heat food fast and please preheat for 15 minutes before cooking. With the thermostatic control, you can warm, boil, fry, deep fry, simmer and more. Whether you're hosting an entertainment night for the family or just a backyard fun day, this hot plate can help you cook food faster and save time when cooking in large batches.
  • EFFICIENT, CUSIMAX electric hob consists of a solid cast iron 18cm heating ring. Unlike traditional electric stoves, our single electric hob is compatible with flat and heat-resistant cookware such as frying pans, steak plates, stone pots, aluminum, stainless steel, glass and more. This user-friendly electric stove greatly improves the efficiency of cooking.
  • PORTABLE & COMPACT, our single hotplate is slim and space-saving, great for meal preparation on the go or for use in small cooking spaces where there is no conventional kitchen, like office, camping and travelling. So adding this hot plate to your cookware is always a good idea.
  • EASY TO CLEAN, The premium black stainless steel housing looks stylish in any setting, and can be easily cleaned with a clean damp cloth. Anti-slip feet for added safety during use and the built-in thermostat prevents the burner from overheating.
$69.98 AUD
(515 reviews)
#7
Folding Stove, 95 x 75mm Solid Alcohol Fuel Camping Portable Stove for Outdoor Cooking Backpacking
  • Made of high grade material which is durable, anti-corrosive and sturdy to use
  • Can bear the weight around 7kg. Great for indoor and outdoor activities
  • Folding design, palm size, lightweight and easy to carry
  • Can put on solid fuel, alcohol block, wax block, etc
$11.40 AUD
(247 reviews)
#8
Vango Unisex Outdoor Gas Cooker, Grey, Double
  • stainless steel burner offers 3kw hi heat output burners
  • gas cartridges - uses en417 threaded self-sealing gas cartridges
  • low to ground design ensures stability when cooking; plastic feet give add extra stability when cooking
  • hi/low burner control - easily control the temperature of the cooker
$75.88 AUD
(202 reviews)
#9
TS-S TS35-8 Cassette Stove, Slim, Black, Approx. Width 12.7 x Depth 10.3 x Height 33.9 inches (32.3 x 26.2 x 86 cm)
  • Product Size (W x D x H): Approx. 12.8 x 10.4 x 33.9 inches (32.3 x 26
  • Country of Origin: China
  • Thin and slim body makes it easy to see inside the pot even on a dining table
  • High power of 3.5 kw (3,000 kcal/h)
$48.79 AUD
(181 reviews)
#10
Portable Induction Cooktop, 2000W Induction Burner with Timer, Electric Countertop Hot Plate, Sensor Touch Single Burner for Kitchen, Dorm, RV, Glass Ceramic Plate, Easy To Clean
  • ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐– ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐…๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‚๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  โ€“ Heats cookware directly for quicker boiling, frying, and simmering while using less energy than traditional electric hot plates. Enjoy faster meals and precise cooking performance every day.
  • 7 ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ & ๐“๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐‹๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ โ€“ Easily switch between 7 heat levels to gently melt chocolate, simmer soups, or achieve high temperatures for stir-fries and searing. Perfect control for every cooking task.
  • ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ-๐ข๐ง ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐…๐ฎ๐ง๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ€“ Free Cooking โ€“ Set the timer from 1โ€“180 minutes or schedule cooking in advance with the preset start function, helping you save time and enjoy greater convenience in the kitchen.
  • ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐š๐ง ๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โ€“ Equipped with automatic pan detection, overheat protection, and auto shutoff. The cooktop stops heating when incompatible cookware is removed, enhancing safety during use.
$89.99 AUD
(165 reviews)
#11
TODO 1500W Portable Hotplate Electric Cooktop Single Stainless Steel
  • 1500W High Power - Electric Hotplate
  • Stainless Steel - Easy to Clean
  • Super Fast Heat-up
  • Thermostat Control Dial
$49.00 AUD
(134 reviews)
#12
TODO 2250W Twin Hotplate Electric Cooktop Dual Plate Stainless Steel
  • 2250W High Power - Electric Hotplate
  • Stainless Steel - Easy to Clean
  • Super Fast Heat-up
  • Thermostat Control Dial - One for Each Plate
$79.00 AUD
(114 reviews)
#13
2200W Portable Electric Cooktop Ceramic Cooktop Stove Infrared Ceramic Cooktop for Any Pots LED Touch Control 22 Levels Power Cook Top with Handle Overheat Protected SAA & EESS Certified
  • ๐Ÿฅ˜ใ€Works with Any Cookwaresใ€‘This electric stovetop can be used any type of cookware such as aluminium pans, copper pans,glass pot, cast iron frying pans and non-magnetic stainless steel pans, vertical heat conduction can effectively heat cook wares with minimal heat loss. Heat transfer efficiency up to 85%.
  • ๐Ÿ‘†ใ€Touch & Adjusting Knobs Controlsใ€‘This sensor touch control cooktop has 22 power levels, you can switch the power lever via adjusting knob Knobs, to switch into different level from boil to simmer. The sensor touch controls help to easy turn ON/OFF and set timer.
  • โฑ๏ธใ€Timer Functionใ€‘This induction cooktop comes with a timer. You can set the electric cooktop to turn the cooking zones off automatically, you can set the time up to 3 Hours.
  • ๐Ÿฆ ใ€Easy to Cleanใ€‘Cleaning the tempered glass and alloy shell is fast and simple. Simply wipe the cooktop with a clean, damp cloth.
$79.99 AUD
(82 reviews)