Natural gas BBQs in Australia: what to buy, what to convert, and who connects it
Buying a natural gas model, converting an LPG BBQ, or not sure what your bayonet is? The gasfitter's job is the same either way.
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Weber Family Q+ Premium (Q3200N+) natural gas
The Family Q+ built for house gas. Check the current price on Amazon.
$949 at Weber, checked 14 Nov 2026 · Amazon's price is on its page
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Our picks at a glance
| Product | Best natural gas BBQWeber Family Q+ Premium (Q3200N+) natural gas $949 at Weber | Small natural gas WeberWeber Q Premium (Q2200N) natural gas $579 at Weber | Natural gas built-inWeber Family Q built-in (Q3600) natural gas Price at the retailer | BeefEater kitBeefEater Natural gas conversion kit, 7000/1600/1500/1200/Clubman $149 at The Good Guys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Natural gas, bayonet connection | Natural gas, bayonet connection | Natural gas (LPG version also sold) | Converts LPG to natural gas |
| Burners | 2 | 1 (Q-series ring burner) | 2 | — |
| Why it's here | The Family Q+ built for house gas. Check the current price on Amazon. | A Q that plugs into the bayonet. On Amazon. | The Family Q drop-in, natural gas only. On Amazon. | The genuine BeefEater kit for its trolley BBQs; the Amazon listing names the 7000, 1600 and 1200 series. Sold by Amazon Australia. |
| Watch out for | Sold on Amazon; check the day's price | Natural gas Qs are not convertible back to LPG | Small cooking area for a built-in | Add the gasfitter's fee |
| Buy | Today's price on Amazon$949 at Weber | Today's price on Amazon$579 at Weber | Today's price on Amazon | Today's price on Amazon$149 at The Good Guys |
The Family Q+ built for house gas. Check the current price on Amazon.
The Family Q+ built for house gas.
Watch out: Sold on Amazon; check the day's price
- Fuel: Natural gas, bayonet connection
- Burners: 2
$949 at Weber, checked 14 Nov 2026 · Amazon's price is on its page
A Q that plugs into the bayonet. On Amazon.
A Q that plugs into the bayonet.
Watch out: Natural gas Qs are not convertible back to LPG
- Fuel: Natural gas, bayonet connection
- Burners: 1 (Q-series ring burner)
$579 at Weber, checked 4 Oct 2026 · Amazon's price is on its page
The Family Q drop-in, natural gas only. On Amazon.
The Family Q drop-in, natural gas only.
Watch out: Small cooking area for a built-in
- Fuel: Natural gas (LPG version also sold)
- Burners: 2
Price at the retailer
The genuine BeefEater kit for its trolley BBQs; the Amazon listing names the 7000, 1600 and 1200 series. Sold by Amazon Australia.
The genuine BeefEater kit for its trolley BBQs; the Amazon listing names the 7000…
Watch out: Add the gasfitter's fee
- Fuel: Converts LPG to natural gas
Sold and shipped by Amazon Australia. The button shows today's price and stock.
Quick answer: Best for most: Weber Family Q+ Premium (Q3200N+) natural gas, on Amazon Australia. It's factory built for house gas, but it can't be converted back to LPG, so it's a BBQ for a house you're staying in. For a big trolley or a built-in, buy the LPG model with its brand's conversion kit and have a licensed gasfitter fit both at once.
How we picked: We picked these 4 on fuel, burners and price, using each maker's Australian spec and warranty pages and, for anything that runs on gas, the regulators' certificate database. We haven't cooked on them yet, so heat and cooking claims are the makers' own. Not covered yet: gasfitter prices, which vary by state and by how far the gas line runs. The Matador, Jumbuck, Gasmate and Crossray conversion kits are compared below but not picked: they're sold only at Bunnings, which doesn't pay us. Commission never puts a worse product ahead of a better one. A shop that pays us can go first even when another is cheaper (the cheapest price is always shown), and we may leave out a product sold only at a shop that doesn't pay us. Full method.
A natural gas BBQ plugs into the house gas supply through a bayonet fitting on the wall or under the bench, and never runs out on a Sunday afternoon. If your home has reticulated gas, it is the better way to run a BBQ that lives in one place. This page covers the two routes to one, buying a natural gas model or converting an LPG BBQ, with the kit for each brand (Amazon prices change daily, so check them there), and the rules that apply.
Questions to ask before buying a natural gas BBQ in Australia
- Can I connect or convert it myself? No. The conversion and the connection must be done by a licensed gasfitter under AS/NZS 5601, using the maker’s kit for that model (WA Building and Energy). Get a quote before you buy the BBQ.
- Is your bayonet natural gas? Caravans and some houses have LPG bayonets fed from cylinders, and they look the same. Check the gas type at the meter or the cylinder and tell the gasfitter.
- Buy a natural gas model or convert? Weber sells factory natural gas Qs and no kit for the Q. BeefEater, Matador, Jumbuck, Gasmate and Crossray sell kits for their own models; match the kit to the exact model, because Matador alone sells five.
- Might you move or go camping? A natural gas Weber Q can’t go back to LPG. Buy the LPG version if the BBQ might leave the house.
- Is it certified for Australian gas? Every gas appliance sold here must be tested and certified (Gas Technical Regulators Committee). You can look up the number on the national certificate database.
- What should the gasfitter give you? A leak test and a compliance certificate. Keep the certificate; it’s what the insurer and the next buyer of the house want to see.
The rule first
Every gas BBQ sold in Australia carries a certification mark from a JAS-ANZ accredited body. Converting it from LPG to natural gas changes the jets and regulator, and in Australia that work, and the connection to the house supply, must be done by a licensed gasfitter under AS/NZS 5601 using the manufacturer’s conversion kit for that exact model. You can buy the kit; you cannot legally fit it. A gasfitter will also fit the bayonet point if you do not have one, which is the larger part of the job. Get a quote for both before you buy the BBQ.
Route one: buy a natural gas BBQ
| BBQ | Burners | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Q Premium (Q2200N) natural gas | 1 | Check price | Amazon Australia |
| Weber Q+ Premium (Q2800N+) natural gas | 1 | Check price | Amazon Australia |
| Weber Family Q+ Premium (Q3200N+) natural gas | 2 | Check price | Amazon Australia |
| Weber Family Q built-in (Q3600) natural gas | 2 | Check price | Amazon Australia |
Weber is the only brand selling factory natural gas BBQs through the retailers we check. The premium is small: the Q2200N natural gas cost only a little more than the LPG version on the same page. The catch is permanence; a natural gas Q cannot be converted back, so it is a BBQ for a house you are staying in.
Route two: convert an LPG BBQ
Most trolley and built-in BBQs are sold as LPG with a natural gas conversion kit from the same brand.
| Brand and models | Kit |
|---|---|
| BeefEater 7000, 1600, 1500, 1200 and Clubman trolleys | Gas conversion kit NG (on Amazon Australia) |
| BeefEater 1600 and 1200 series built-ins | BNGB001 NG conversion kit |
| Matador (general kit; check the model list) | Natural gas conversion kit |
| Matador (second general kit) | BBQ accessory natural gas conversion kit |
| Matador Edge | Edge natural gas conversion kit |
| Matador Palladium | Palladium natural gas conversion kit |
| Matador Tempo | Tempo natural gas conversion kit |
| Jumbuck Horizon series | Natural gas conversion kit for Horizon series |
| Jumbuck Stardom II and Astro | Natural gas conversion kit |
| Gasmate (listed models) | Natural gas highflow conversion kit |
| Crossray | Natural gas conversion kit |
For a kit not on Amazon, ask the shop that sold the BBQ; several of these kits were special orders when we checked on 4 October 2026.
Add the kit to the BBQ’s price before you compare it with a factory natural gas model, and add the gasfitter on top. Match the kit to the model exactly, because Matador alone sells five.
Which route
If you want a Weber Q, buy the natural gas version; there is no Weber kit for the Q sold here. If you want a big four or five burner trolley or a built-in, buy the LPG model and the brand’s kit together and have the gasfitter do both at once. For a built-in the question is settled: nearly every outdoor kitchen runs on natural gas because the alternative is a ventilated cylinder cupboard in the cabinet, and the built-in BBQ guide covers the heads.
What the gasfitter does
Fits the bayonet point if there is not one, swaps the jets and regulator from the kit, connects the hose, tests for leaks and gives you a compliance certificate. Keep the certificate; it is what the insurer and the next buyer of the house want to see. Prices vary by state and by how far the gas line has to run, which is why we have not quoted one. Ask for the quote before you buy the BBQ.
Covers
A natural gas BBQ lives in one spot, so it gets a cover and keeps it on. The brand covers are the same as for the LPG models: BeefEater, Matador, Weber Q, and for drop-ins the built-in cover guide.
The one trap
Seeing a bayonet on the wall and assuming it is natural gas. Caravans and some houses have LPG bayonets, fed from cylinders, and they look the same. BCF sells a Weber 3 metre LP bayonet hose for exactly that use. Connect a natural gas BBQ to an LPG bayonet, or the reverse, and the burners run wrong at best. Check the gas type at the meter or the cylinder, not at the bayonet, and tell the gasfitter which it is.
The competition
In the tables above but not picks:
- Weber Q+ Premium (Q2800N+) natural gas (Amazon Australia): the Q2200N’s size with a taller hood for roasts; the Q2200N is the pick because most people buying a small natural gas Q don’t need the extra height.
- BeefEater BNGB001 built-in kit: the right kit for a BeefEater 1600 or 1200 built-in head, but a special order; ask the shop that sold the BBQ.
- Matador and Jumbuck kits (five Matador kits, two Jumbuck): matched to Bunnings’ own BBQs and sold only at Bunnings, which we no longer link.
- Crossray natural gas kit: for the Crossray infrared BBQs only.
Where to buy our picks
- Weber Family Q+ Premium (Q3200N+) natural gasSee today's price on Amazon
- Weber Q Premium (Q2200N) natural gasSee today's price on Amazon
- Weber Family Q built-in (Q3600) natural gasSee today's price on Amazon
- BeefEater Natural gas conversion kit, 7000/1600/1500/1200/ClubmanSee today's price on Amazon
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The picks in detail
Tap a pick for its full specs, pros and cons and every shop.
Best natural gas BBQWeber Family Q+ Premium (Q3200N+) natural gas
$949 at Weber · checked 14 Nov 2026Specs, pros and cons, all 2 shops
The Family Q+ built for house gas. Check the current price on Amazon.
- Burners: 2
- Hood: Yes, tall, with thermometer
- Fuel: Natural gas, bayonet connection
- Stand: Integrated cart
- Warranty: 5 yrs cookbox, lid, burner tubes, grills and plastic parts; 2 yrs paint and all other parts (Weber Australia, read 12 Nov 2026)
- Gas certification: AGA 6963 G, approved, covering natural gas and LPG (GTRC database, read 13 Nov 2026)
- Running cost: About $1.35 an hour on full (23 MJ/h on its gas certificate; natural gas at 5.89c per MJ, AGL's Sydney standing offer, top usage step, Energy Made Easy, read 13 Nov 2026)
Pros
- The family Weber on house gas: two burners, tall hood, no cylinder swaps
- Weber's parts network
Cons
- Sold on Amazon; check the day's price
- Not convertible to LPG later
Paid links: we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Price checked 14 Nov 2026.
Small natural gas WeberWeber Q Premium (Q2200N) natural gas
$579 at Weber · checked 4 Oct 2026Specs, pros and cons, all 2 shops
A Q that plugs into the bayonet. On Amazon.
- Burners: 1 (Q-series ring burner)
- Hood: Yes, with thermometer
- Fuel: Natural gas, bayonet connection
- Stand: Bench or Weber cart
- Warranty: 5 yrs cookbox, lid, burner tubes, grills and plastic parts; 2 yrs paint and all other parts (Weber Australia, read 12 Nov 2026)
- Gas certification: AGA 6454 G, approved, covering natural gas and LPG (GTRC database, read 13 Nov 2026)
- Running cost: About 87c an hour on full (14.8 MJ/h on its gas certificate; natural gas at 5.89c per MJ, AGL's Sydney standing offer, top usage step, Energy Made Easy, read 13 Nov 2026)
Pros
- A Weber Q that plugs into the house gas bayonet; no cylinders ever
- $30 more than the LPG version
Cons
- Natural gas Qs are not convertible back to LPG
- Needs a bayonet fitted by a licensed gasfitter
Paid links: we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Price checked 4 Oct 2026.
Natural gas built-inWeber Family Q built-in (Q3600) natural gas
See retailer · checked 9 Nov 2026Specs, pros and cons and where to buy
The Family Q drop-in, natural gas only. On Amazon.
- Burners: 2
- Fuel: Natural gas (LPG version also sold)
- Install: Drops into a benchtop cut-out, licensed gasfitter for NG
- Cooking area: About 63 x 45 cm grill
- Warranty: 5 yrs cookbox, lid, burner tubes, grills and plastic parts; 2 yrs paint and all other parts (Weber Australia, read 12 Nov 2026)
- Gas certification: AGA 6963 G, approved, covering natural gas and LPG (GTRC database, read 13 Nov 2026)
- Running cost: About $1.35 an hour on full (23 MJ/h on its gas certificate; natural gas at 5.89c per MJ, AGL's Sydney standing offer, top usage step, Energy Made Easy, read 13 Nov 2026)
Pros
- The cheapest way to get a Weber into an outdoor kitchen
- Natural gas means no cylinder swaps
Cons
- Small cooking area for a built-in
- Needs a gasfitter
Paid links: we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Listing checked 9 Nov 2026.
BeefEater kitBeefEater Natural gas conversion kit, 7000/1600/1500/1200/Clubman
$149 at The Good Guys · checked 4 Oct 2026Specs, pros and cons, all 2 shops
The genuine BeefEater kit for its trolley BBQs; the Amazon listing names the 7000, 1600 and 1200 series. Sold by Amazon Australia.
- Fits: BeefEater 7000, 1600, 1500, 1200 and Clubman series trolley BBQs
- Fuel: Converts LPG to natural gas
- Install: Licensed gasfitter under AS/NZS 5601
- Running cost: No running cost for the kit itself; the gasfitter's fee is a quote. After conversion the BBQ runs on natural gas, about 5.89c per MJ on AGL's Sydney standing offer, top usage step (Energy Made Easy, read 13 Nov 2026), against 8.4c per MJ for bottled LPG
Pros
- The genuine kit, so the BBQ's certification stays valid
- Covers every current BeefEater trolley
Cons
- Add the gasfitter's fee
Sold and shipped by Amazon Australia. The button shows today's price and stock.
Paid links: we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Price checked 4 Oct 2026.
Recent updates
- : Added The competition, with why the Q2800N+ and the other brands' kits aren't picks. Picks gained gas certificate and running-cost lines.
- : Gasmate natural gas highflow kit removed as a pick: it is sold only at Bunnings, which doesn't pay us. It stays in the kit table.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert my LPG BBQ to natural gas myself?
No. In Australia the conversion and the connection must be done by a licensed gasfitter under AS/NZS 5601, using the manufacturer's kit for that model. The kits are sold to the public but the work is licensed, and an unlicensed conversion voids the BBQ's gas certification and your insurance.
Which BBQs come in a natural gas version?
Weber sells the Q2200N, Q2800N+ and Family Q3200N+ as natural gas models (sold on Amazon) and the Family Q3600 built-in is natural gas only. Most trolley BBQs from BeefEater, Matador, Jumbuck, Gasmate and Crossray are LPG with a conversion kit from the same brand.
Can a natural gas Weber Q go back to LPG?
No. Weber's natural gas Qs are factory built for natural gas and are not convertible. Buy the LPG version if you might move house or take it camping.
Is natural gas cheaper to run than LPG?
Usually, because you are paying your gas retailer's tariff instead of swapping 9 kg cylinders, but the saving depends on your tariff and how much you cook. The bigger reason people convert is never running out mid-cook. We have not put a dollar figure on it because it varies by state and plan.