Stepping Stones
Our stepping stones provide a simple way to create walkable routes across grass, gravel, or garden beds. Choose organic shapes for natural paths or loose-cut formats for structured layouts. Available in bluestone, sandstone, and limestone, all stones feature textured surfaces for safe footing and long-term durability. We deliver Australia-wide, with samples and quotes available on request.
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Organic Steppers, Not Cut Squares
These are natural pieces with an irregular outline, not sawn rectangles. Each stepper is a different shape, which is exactly why they work set into lawn or gravel: a row of identical squares reads as an unfinished path, and an irregular run reads as intentional.
They are sold by the piece, not by the square metre, and a crate holds roughly 30 square metres of coverage depending on the stone. Sizes vary piece to piece by nature.
The Three Stones
Bluestone is the dark option with a natural split face. It suits contemporary gardens and it is the Victorian default.
Tuscan Beige is the warm limestone one, tumbled, and the easiest to place in a soft cottage-style garden.
Sunrise Gold is the gold sandstone, natural split, and the warmest of the three. It is the one that suits brick houses best.
All three have full paving in the same stone, so a stepper path can lead onto a matching terrace or pool surround without a colour break.
Spacing Them So They Work
The most common mistake is spacing steppers evenly by the tape rather than by the stride. Walk the route first at normal pace and mark where your feet land. For most adults that puts the centre of each stone 600 to 650mm from the last one.
Set each stone slightly below the surrounding lawn, around 10 to 20mm, so the mower runs straight over the top without hitting stone. Bed them on a compacted layer of sand or crushed rock rather than pushing them into topsoil, or they will rock and sink within a season.
On a curved route, place them along the inside of the curve, since that is the line people actually walk.
Steppers or Full Paving
Steppers suit garden routes, side paths, lawn crossings and the run from a gate to a shed. They cost roughly half what full paving costs per lineal metre, and they leave green between the stone.
They do not suit anything wheeled. Bins, prams and wheelbarrows need a continuous surface, so for a front path or a bin run use full pathway paving instead. They are also a poor idea as the main route to a front door at night, where people need a predictable surface.
A common compromise is full paving for the main path and steppers for the secondary routes off it, both in the same stone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far apart should stepping stones be?
Centre to centre, 600 to 650mm suits most adults. Walk the route at normal pace and mark where your feet land rather than measuring an even spacing.
How do you lay stepping stones in a lawn?
Cut out the turf, compact a bed of sand or crushed rock, and set each stone 10 to 20mm below the lawn surface so the mower passes over it.
Are stepping stones sold individually?
Yes, they are priced per piece. Crates cover around 30 square metres, and each stone is a different natural shape.
What is the best stone for garden stepping stones?
Bluestone for a dark contemporary garden, Tuscan Beige limestone for a soft warm one, Sunrise Gold sandstone against brick. All three are natural split or tumbled, so they have grip when wet.
Can you drive or wheel over stepping stones?
No. Use continuous paving for bins, prams and wheelbarrows. Steppers are for foot traffic only.