Mini Huts
by Kemi NikoCollectable tramping huts
Made with the spirit and integrity of the backcountry; from salvaged materials to handcrafted construction.
Aug 2025
Thomas River Hut
Weheka to Haast River Conservation Area, West Coast
A classic standing example of the ‘forest service orange’ SF70 design from the golden age of hut building led by the NZFS.
Permolat volunteers, led by Geoff Spearpoint, put in the mahi to maintain the hut in 2016 before Thomas River tried to undermine their work. Undeterred they relocated the hut away from the undercut bank with winches and logs. Backcountry Trust quotes “over 370 volunteer person hours ensured Thomas River Hut should be safe from floods for some decades to come”.
A mammoth job for a remote hut that can’t be accessed without a packraft or boat due to Thomas Rivers position on the true right of Haast River. Testament to the love of these historic huts.
We’ve created two colour versions of the hut, how it looks now (full orange) and how it looked originally (cream and orange).
All orders will ship before 19th August
︎ Missed out? Next restock due in Sept 2025. Join our mailing list to be first in line.
Previous Mini Hut Editions
2023: Poet | Hooker | Brewster | SF70 | Cone | Bealey Spur | Mingha Biv | Chaffey
2024: Carrington | Ivory Lake | Slaty Creek | Syme | Te Waio | Mt Brown | Field | Iron Whare
2025: Blue Range | SF70 | Bob’s Hut | Dominie Biv | Kotepato | Top Butler
Mini Hut Ingredients
Made in AotearoaTin can steel, reclaimed rimu or pine, hours of time and attention, years of experimentation, a healthy dose of hut obsession.
Every hut comes with a corrigated info card & map hidden in its chimney
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Mini Hut Love
Your favourite huts on greeting cards and postcards for all occassions
SHOP CLOSED UNTIL 1st SEPT 2025
We’ve gone bush, any orders will be shipped from the first week of September
Post Cards
Each postcard features a Mini Hut (with its name and map on the reverse) and has rounded corners to give that vintage feel.
South Island Huts - 8 Postcards
North Island Huts - 8 Postcards
Full Set - 13 Postcards
Full selection here. Add any hut preferences in the ‘notes’ when you place your order
Greeting Cards
Each greeting card has a full colour image on the front, hut name and map on the back and is blank inside for your message, whatever the occasion. Includes high quality NZ made envelope.Handful - 6 Cards
The Collection - 11 Cards
Full selection here. Add any hut preferences in the ‘notes’ when you place your order
Tramping Sketch Book
These Mini Hut branded, Clairefortaine blank books are the perfect size and quality for taking on your next hike.
Pocket sized (9x14cm, 50g) grey book with hand printed Mini Hut logo and orange edges to make it easier to find in your pack.
We’re gathering your contributions for an Aotearoa Intentions Book. More info.
Cards and Misc Shipping
We’ve tried to make these items as affordable as possible. We gratefully appreciate you selecting a paid shipping option for orders under $150. All orders are usually packed and sent within 5 days.
Many thanks, Niko
Many thanks, Niko