Kite
Eight colourways. Same lens in every one.
From $59
Skipper
Ships with a retainer cord.
From $59
Reef
The wrap. Closes the gap at the sides.
From $59
Drover
The everyday fit. Sits flat, goes anywhere.
From $59
Same lenses in every frame. Pick the fit.
Every pair after the first is half price.
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Free tracked delivery anywhere in New Zealand, rural included. 5 to 10 business days.
Frequently added with these frames
The Fair Go Guarantee
Thirty days, worn or unworn. Wear them on the water, in the ute, all weekend. If they are not right, we will make it right.
Most sunglasses get lost, not broken.
They slip off when you lean over the side of the boat, fall off your head on the ramp, or go missing between the ute and the jetty. Nothing covers that, and replacing a good pair is expensive.
The Skipper comes with a retainer cord in the box. It holds the glasses when you lean over or push them up onto your head, so they stay with you all season.
Cuts glare off water, bitumen and glass
Blocks the full A, B and C spectrum
Thirty days, worn or unworn
Free across New Zealand, 5 to 10 days
HL3 polarised lens with UV400, blocking the full A, B and C spectrum. TR-90 frame, which flexes rather than snaps. Anti-scratch coating. Cleaning cloth included.
TR-90 takes a range of face widths without pinching.
Not sure? You have thirty days.
Tracked delivery in 5 to 10 business days. Australia is $9.95 flat or free over $75, every postcode. New Zealand is free on every order, rural included. Duties are paid, so nothing is owed on arrival.
Returns are thirty days from delivery, worn or unworn. Return postage is generally yours. Anything that is our fault is on us and we resend free.
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A tint makes the whole scene darker. A polarised filter takes out the light bouncing off the water and the road and leaves the rest.
Without
Through Hardlight
Same scene, same moment, shot through the lens.
What our customers say
4.8 / 5 from 1,500+ happy customers
Reviews from verified buyers of these frames. Translated, otherwise in their words.
Clear picture, less eye strainThe yellow lenses really brighten things up at night and in the rain. The dark ones give a clear picture in bright sun and take the strain off your eyes.
Peter K.Perth Verified buyer
Ideal in all conditionsThey do the job and they are ideal in all conditions. I recommend them to everyone.
Zebby W.Adelaide Verified buyer
Quality and workmanshipVery good quality and workmanship.
Wieslaw G.Brisbane Verified buyer
Second pair deal was amazingGreat sunglasses, and the second pair was only half the price. Recommended.
Walter W.Newcastle Verified buyer
Good sunglasses, good priceGreat sunglasses at a good price.
AndrewMelbourne Verified buyer
Happy after a week of wearA few days of wearing them and I am happy with them.
Thomas N.Sydney Verified buyer
Where we sit
Most people compare us to one of two things. Here is the honest answer to both.
| What you are comparing | Hardlight | Marketplace sellers | Brand name stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 | $5 to $20 | $200 to $400 |
| Polarised, not just tinted | Yes, and we show you the phone test so you can check | Usually unverified | Yes |
| Lens protection | UV400 across the full A, B and C spectrum | Often unstated | Yes |
| Choosing a frame | Four fits, the same lens in every one | Endless listings, little guidance | Wide range |
| Delivery | Tracked to every AU postcode, 5 to 10 days, duties paid | Weeks, often untracked | Days |
| Returns | 30 days, worn or unworn | Varies, often none | Usually 30 days |
| Someone to email | Yes, seven days a week | Rarely | Yes |
Marketplace and brand name columns describe what is typical of those categories, not any one seller.
Polarised. A dark lens only lowers overall brightness, so glare comes through just as strong, only dimmer. A polarised filter removes the reflected light bouncing off water, bitumen and the bonnet in front of you and leaves the rest. That is why a good pair feels like turning the volume down rather than turning the lights off.
Yes, and it is the situation polarised lenses are best at. One thing worth knowing: some LCD dashboard and phone screens dim or shift colour through any polarised lens, on any brand. Tilting your head slightly clears it.
They differ by fit, not by activity. Every frame uses the same HL3 lens.
Thirty days from delivery to change your mind. Worn or unworn. Wear them on the water, in the ute, all weekend, and if they are not right we will make it right.
Return postage is generally yours. Anything that is our fault, damaged on arrival, faulty, or the wrong item sent, is on us and we resend free of charge.
Five to ten business days, tracked the whole way. You get a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships.
Australia is $9.95 flat or free over $75, every postcode. New Zealand is free on every order, rural included.
One rule: every pair after the first is half price.
Two pairs is $88.50 instead of $118, which is $44.25 a pair. Three pairs is $117.99 instead of $177, which is $39.33 a pair. It keeps going from there, so a fourth and fifth pair stay at $39.33 too.
Colours do not have to match, mix them freely. It applies on its own at checkout and there is no code to remember.
One random pair from the archive, at a price that only makes sense because we are clearing it. Same polarised lens, same Fair Go Guarantee on faults. You do not get to pick the colour, and it is final sale, so it is the one thing on the site you cannot return for change of mind.
The glasses and a cleaning cloth. Skipper also ships with its retainer cord.
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