Mini Huts

by Kemi Niko



   




Collectable tramping huts


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







MINI HUT STUDIO SALE

BIG BAD MOVE 2026








Tin / Timber / Time

The many faces of the S70 hut


This new collection explores the many faces of the S70 hut; the hands and minds of the builders and volunteers who couldn't help but put their stamp on each one. Every hut tells a story of place, people and a shared spirit of resilience.

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BIG BAD MOVE RAFFLE

2026 Fundraiser to support our relocation


Raffle to win the last editions of a couple of Mini Huts (and some other goodies) to fundraise towards our upcoming involuntary relocation.

1 in 5 tickets will win a prize! More info...

Select one ticket and then adjust quantity in cart. More tickets more chances to win. 

1 free additional entry can be gained by sharing this link or instagram post with a friend. Email or DM us a screenshot to qualify. Limited to one per person. 










 





Spence Hut

Takitimu Conservation Area, Southland


One of a few NZFS huts constructed throughout Takitimu Mountains. Built in 1968 based on standard hut plans of the era, though only 2 bunks were installed.




Orange hut with chimney






Old Waihohonu Hut

Tongariro National Park, Tūrangi

The oldest existing mountain hut in Aotearoa, and the best outdoor museum you have to hike 3 hours to visit. The original Waihohonu Hut has led many lives - roadhouse, ski lodge, musterer's hut and has many stories to tell.




Red hut with chimney





Anti Crow Hut


Arthur’s Pass National Park, Canterbury

Built in 1961 near the CMC hut of the same name that later burnt down in 1978. The NZFS used the standard SF70 6-bunk design with an open fire to accommodate deer cullers in the Waimakariri River area. The open fire was replaced in 2001 with a more efficient wood burner.


Nature white hut with red roof and silver flue chimney












Blue Range Hut

Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa


Charming four-bunk hut built in 1958 by the Masterton Tramping Club. Adorned with ex hospital signage including ‘no parking’ and ‘antenatal clinic’ signs.


Blue hut with lean-to and flue chimney













Goat Creek Hut

Old Ghost Road, West Coast


This characterful 4-bunk hut lies on a river terrace near the confluence of Goat Creek with the Mōkihinui River supplying mountain bikers and trampers with an authentic slice of history on the popular Old Ghost Road track.

1 x perfect artist proofs



Grey hut with lean-to and orange roof and chimney












Kotepato Hut 

Waioeka Conservation Area, Bay of Plenty


Built in the summer of 1968, by deer culler Tony Shaw. Apparently he upgraded the standard NZFS 6-bunk design by adding hinges on the centre bunks so the bottom bunks could be used as benches. Actively maintained by local tramping club, Nga Tapuwae o Taneatua (founders pictured)


Moss green SF70 hut 












Thomas River Hut 

Weheka to Haast River Conservation Area, West Coast


Built in 1962 as a standard SF70 6-bunk design with an open fire. Actively maintained by Permolat volunteers who recently relocated it away from an undercut bank and reattached the original chimney.


SF70 design in full orange (6 available) or cream and orange (1 perfect artist proof)












Brewster Hut

Haast Pass, Mount Aspiring National park

Often referred to as Aotearoa’s most scenic hut, Brewster Hut stands in an awe inspiring location overlooking the Southern Alps at Haast Pass.

2 x perfect artist proofs 


Red hut with curved roof aspect and double flues
















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 1968 it was relocated to the present site where it is the highest hut in Kaweka Forest Park at 1,480m.


Dusted orange biv with white door and real glass window. 12 cm x 11cm x 13 cm














Top Butler Hut

Butler River, West Coast Stewardship Land


A standard 6-bunk built towards the end of the NZFS hut building era in 1974 by Joe Hansen & co. The hut still gets used though the open fire was replaced with a wood burner and DOC warns of ongoing flood risk of the hut site.

SF70 design with green walls, red roof and silver chimney

2 x perfect artist proofs











Price Flat Historic Hut

Whitcombe Valley, West Coast


Built in 1949 and one of the first West Coast huts to have supplies airdropped in, though the timber was cut from the surrounding bush. It is a standing relic of DIA slab hut design.

Red stained rimu hut with wooden chimney and rusty orange roof

1 x 2025 edition, 3 x perfect artist proofs










On The Right Track


A duo of limited edition artworks to remind you that no matter what intention you’ve set, you are on the right track. On The Right Track is a creative collaboration between three artists inspired by te taiao Aotearoa who actively lead the way in material salvaging and reuse.

Each gift set includes:

1 x  Orange Triangle Artwork

2 x Magnets for hanging metal triangle

1 x Art Print

6 available on preorder - shipping from 12th Oct Reduced price (down from $65)









Hut Bagger Tee


Display your Hut Bagger credentials, in the hills or at the BBQ, with this wicked design by fellow tramper, Daniel Foothead. 

Mini Huts that feature: Cecil Kings, Bealey Spur, Mingha Biv, Carrington, Slaty Creek & Thomas River.

Army (dark green) or Kiwi (light green), 100% cotton. Screen printed in Auckland, NZ using eco friendly inkKemi wears - Kiwi Small, Army 2XL & Medium

Last available: 3 x Kiwi XL
1 x Army 2XL
1 x Army Small

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Thank you for supporting us during this difficult time
Every order helps us fund our move down south.
 
Orders start shipping from 5th October

Free Aotearoa Shipping


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Multi Buy Bonus

Any orders with two or more items will get a free set of Mini Hut cards (postcards & greeting cards)


Excluding Raffle Tickets




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 | Thomas River | Price Flat | Kiwi Flat Hut

2026: Old Waihohonu | Goat Creek Hut | Sefton Bivvy | Anti Crow | Brewster

Mini Hut Ingredients

Made in Aotearoa

Tin 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














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 



Last year we reimagined one of Aotearoa’s most iconic backcountry traditions, signing the DOC hut logbook, in a new creative journal for Aotearoa trampers.


Inside you’ll find sketching games and prompts, contributions sent in from real trampers and plenty of pages to fill with your own nature inspired creativity. It explores the connection between time spent outdoors, creativity and mental wellbeing with a sense of humour and fun.

See what’s inside. 140mm x 148mm, 120 pages. Limited 2025 edition.

New Edition coming soon. Currently seeking new contributions. 











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





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

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