Kangaroo
Shop our range of kangaroo fencing — heavy-duty mesh and wire fencing solutions designed to exclude kangaroos from crops, orchards, and sensitive land areas. Kangaroo-proof fencing must be tall, strong, and correctly tensioned to be effective. Australia-wide delivery available.
Kangaroo Fencing — Buying Guide
Kangaroo damage to crops, market gardens, and native revegetation sites is a significant challenge for rural landholders across South East Queensland and Australia. Kangaroos are powerful animals capable of jumping considerable heights and pushing through weak or poorly tensioned fencing. An effective kangaroo exclusion fence must be purpose-designed for the challenge.
Key Requirements for Kangaroo-Proof Fencing
- Minimum fence height of 1800mm: Kangaroos can clear a 1200mm fence easily. For effective exclusion, fencing should be a minimum of 1800mm — ideally 2000mm or higher in areas with large eastern grey or red kangaroo populations
- Strong mesh or wire: Kangaroos can push through weak mesh. Use high-tensile ring-lock, hinge joint, or purpose-built kangaroo mesh with sufficient tensile strength to resist impact loading
- Small to medium openings: Mesh openings should be small enough to prevent joeys from passing through and to resist adults pushing their heads or shoulders into the fence
- Good ground contact: Ensure the base of the fence sits tight to the ground to prevent kangaroos from pushing under, particularly in uneven terrain
Recommended Products for Kangaroo Exclusion
- High-tensile ring-lock or hinge joint mesh: Flexible mesh that absorbs impact without tearing — ideal for kangaroo exclusion on long rural fence runs
- Stiff stay / fixed knot mesh: More rigid construction suited to high-pressure exclusion fencing where kangaroos are actively testing the fence
- Star pickets and timber strainer posts: Star pickets as line posts with robust timber strainers at corners and ends provide a cost-effective and durable post system
- Plain or barbed wire top strands: Adding top strands above the mesh increases the effective barrier height and deters climbing or leaning
Installation Tips for Kangaroo Fencing
For effective kangaroo exclusion, strain mesh tightly between robust strainer assemblies — a loose fence will be pushed through quickly. Space line posts at 3–4 metres for standard mesh, with stays or droppers between posts to maintain mesh tension and prevent bowing. On undulating terrain, use cut-and-fill techniques to maintain ground contact along the base of the fence. Electric offset wires above the mesh can significantly improve exclusion effectiveness in high-pressure areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How high does a kangaroo fence need to be?
For most kangaroo species in Queensland, a fence height of 1800mm is the minimum recommended. In areas with high kangaroo populations or larger species, 2000mm or taller is preferable. Adding outrigger offset wires at the top can effectively increase the barrier height without increasing the main fence height.
Can kangaroos climb or jump over a 1.8m fence?
Eastern grey kangaroos — the species most common across South East Queensland — can clear fences of 1.5m or more when motivated. A well-constructed 1.8m fence will exclude the majority of kangaroos, particularly when combined with good mesh tension and minimal gaps at the base.
Order Kangaroo Fencing Online — Australia-Wide Delivery
Discount Landscape Supplies stocks fencing products suitable for kangaroo exclusion applications. Browse our range online or contact our expert team for advice on the most effective fencing system for your property and kangaroo pressure levels.