Ooni is not only a popular brand, but it is the only brand to have one of its home pizza ovens - the Ooni Karu 16 - approved by the True Neapolitan Pizza Association, a not-for-profit organisation in Italy that promotes and protects true Neapolitan pizza worldwide.

Now, with the official launch of its local website Australians can easily purchase Ooni's range of multi-fuelled, portable, outdoor ovens. They reach a temperature of 500°C in under 20 minutes and cook incredible pizzas in 60 seconds.

If you, like me, recognise digital devices are taking over your life - your phone, your tablet, your watch begging for attention at all times - what could be better than settling down in your backyard (out of Wi-FI reach, hopefully) or camping with your own pizza oven and some cold drinks? Hey, take it from me - it's doctor's orders. Well, not a medical doctor, but does a PhD in Computer Science count?

The Ooni brand was created in 2012 by husband and wife duo Kristian Tapaninaho and Darina Garland. Ooni general manager Australia Jeff Morrison said "we’re incredibly excited to finally launch in Australia. We know that Aussies have a famous love for food and the outdoors, and we’re coming to market at a fantastic time ahead of the summer season. We can’t wait to help even more Aussies make pizza with our ovens."

Founder and co-CEO Kristian Tapaninaho said Australians have much to look forward to from the brand. “Ooni was founded on the simple idea that everyone deserves great pizza. From our backyard beginnings, we’ve gone on to sell our pizza ovens all over the world and we’re proud to add Australia to the list.”

The lineup includes

Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven:

• Ooni’s signature Pizza Oven with flexible fuel options
• Huge cooking area to cook 16” pizzas
• Reaches 500°C in 15 minutes
• Glass drop-down door and mounted thermometer
• More information here.

Ooni Koda 12 Gas Powered Pizza Oven:

• A compact, powerful outdoor oven created for convenience
• Fits in any outdoor space
• Cooks a 12” pizza in just 60 seconds
• Perfect for camping, weighing under 10kg (9.25kg)
• Connects directly to your gas bottle
• More information here.

There is also a range of accessories and recipes online to further optimise your Ooni experience.