im looking for a portable coolaroo gazebo. i havent got time to go to hardware stores or even look online atm, so i thought i may as well check here first if anyone can give me a hand. im after the type of gazebo you would see at your local weekend trinket markets etc. around 9' x 9'.

ive only had experience with the tent pole type (these take a long time to construct and pack back up due to so many different bits and pieces) so im looking for an alternative, perhaps something foldable or collapsable. storage is not a problem, i just want a shade gazebo that can be put up in a few minutes. cheers

http://www.canopyoutdoor.com.au/pricelist.html

Give these guys a call (or "google" search "40 series aluminium marquee")
I would go aluminium over steel any day of the week in such a situation as it wont bond as easily.
Definately spend the extra for PVC rather than a PVC coated polyester canopy.

I would lean towards the 40 series if regularly using it - if not a 35 series should be fine provided its not in a high traffic area - I would avoid the 30 series.
(series relates directly with the section size used for the legs)