Outdoor Blinds & Awnings — Sunshine Coast
Authorised Ziptrak, Zipscreen and folding arm awning installer. Locally made in Warana for 40+ years.
Kawana Blinds is the coast's premier specialist for custom outdoor shading. Protect your coastal property from harsh sun, wind, and rain with our premium, locally manufactured solutions designed specifically for local homes and beachfront properties.
Ziptrak® Outdoor Blinds
the original track-guided system
Track-guided blinds, no zips/ropes/chains, stops at any height, seals against wind-driven rain, 90%+ UV block. Our most-installed system — for good reason.
- Up to 6m wide single span
- Mesh, acrylic, clear & tinted PVC fabric
- 5-year manufacturer warranty
- Coastal-rated hardware
Zipscreen Outdoor Blinds
As seen on the Block 2025
Premium Australian-made, welded zipper edges create a fully sealed envelope, providing the strongest seal for beachfront, two-storey, and wind-exposed properties.
- Marine-grade aluminium & stainless hardware
- Excellent insect & weather seal
- Manual or motorised with Somfy/Lynx
- Custom-made, 40+ fabric options
Folding Arm Awnings
for poolside, decks and cafés
Retractable awnings that project up to 4m with no posts. We offer the premium Siena range including full-cassette, semi-cassette, and open-arm styles.
- Projection up to 4m
- Span up to 7m single unit
- Acrylic fabric UV stable, mould-resistant
- Wind-sensor auto-retract option
Why Locals Choose Kawana Blinds
We're not a website with a call centre. We're a workshop in Warana with welders, sewing machines, a measure team, an install team and a service van. Everything we sell, we make — and we stand behind it.
Locally manufactured in Warana
3-4 week lead times vs 8-12 weeks for imports, custom-fit perfectly to unusual openings.
Coastal-rated hardware
Marine-grade aluminium and stainless fasteners as standard. We build for the coast at no extra charge.
One team, start to finish
The same person who measures and quotes will oversee manufacturing and join the install team.
40 years, 5,000+ installs
Since 1984, our referral-driven business has transformed thousands of coastal Queensland homes.
Full Outdoor Product Range
Looking for the right outdoor blind? Explore our full range of outdoor blinds on the Sunshine Coast — from track-guided Ziptrak and Zipscreen systems to traditional wire guide and side channel options.
Side Channel Awnings
Best for: Budget-friendly weather protectionHeavy-Duty Side Channel
Best for: Larger spans, exposed locationsWire Guide Awnings
Best for: Classic look, simple operationDrop Arm Awnings
Best for: Window shading, café frontsFixed Guide Awnings
Best for: Permanent shade, set-and-forgetCafe Blinds
Best for: Restaurants, hospitality fitoutsLeafShade®
Best for: Patented retractable roof systemSiena Awnings
Best for: Premium European folding arm rangeService Area — Caloundra to Noosa
Outside the coast? We also take on selected jobs on the Gold Coast and Brisbane Northside.
Recent Installations
How It Works
Free measure & quote
We come to you, take exact measurements, and provide a fixed quote within 48 hours.
Made in Warana
Your custom blinds go into production at our local workshop with a 3-4 week lead time.
Install in a day
Our experienced team installs your outdoor shading, with most jobs completed in a single visit.
Warranty & Support
Enjoy a 5-year warranty on products plus lifetime local service and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get a free measure & quote
From Caloundra to Noosa, we come to you. Get exact measurements and a fixed quote within 48 hours.