Collectable tramping huts

Made with the spirit and integrity of the backcountry; from salvaged materials to handcrafted construction.

Hello 2025! Join us as we showcase the making process and delve into the history of real backcountry huts.

Dominie Biv

Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke’s Bay




Standardized animal observation hut that served as a hide for deer researcher Mavis Davidson in Blowhard Bush in the 60s. Mavis was an allround legend of Aotearoa history, leading the first all woman ascent of Aoraki Mount Cook in 1953.

In 1968 the biv was relocated to the present site where it is the highest hut in Kaweka Forest Park at 1,480m. It served as a meteorological station before retiring as a shelter for trampers and huunters to this day. 

︎︎︎ Watch us build Dominie Biv & learn about its history



Dusted orange biv with white door and real glass window.

Handcrafted from steel, reclaimed timber including rimu and glass

12 cm x 11cm x 13 cm

Limited Edition of 12.
9 currently available. 




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Bob’s Hut

Nelson Lakes National Park, Tasman



Built in 1958, Bob’s Hut was one of the first SF70 huts in the South Island. Over the next decade the NZFS would dot these huts around the country for deer cullers to bunk down in while on the job.


In the late 80’s the standard 6 bunk design was extended to 8 bunks, despite the remote setting and relatively low visitors numbers. In 2020 The Backcountry Trust replaced the roof and gave this historic hut a new chapter.


Top Matakitaki Hut (Bob for short) sits in the sun nestled against beech forest at the edge of an extensive river flat in the West Matakitaki Valley, while above rise the summits of the Spenser Mountains and Mt Maling.


You’ll find a shrine to ‘Bob’ by the hut. Who ‘Bob’ actually was remains a mystery to this day.


Our Mini Hut captures the hut in its original form with its current paint job, cream and red.






All orders will ship first week of June








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Need a Tramping Book?

Pre-orders now open for Mini Hut branded, Clairefortaine blank books perfect for taking on your next hike for when inspiration strikes. 

We’re gathering your contributions for an Aotearoa Intentions Book. More info.



Preorder Only - Free Shipping from July 2025.