Mini Huts
by Kemi NikoCollectable tramping huts
Made with the spirit and integrity of the backcountry; from salvaged materials to handcrafted construction.
July 2025
︎︎︎ Learn about Top Butler hut
& watch us make its Mini
Historic photos by Joe Hansen from Hut Bagger
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. It remained unpainted for 4 years, no doubt due to West Coast conditions in this remote area.
They eventually got in there with some paint; red for the roof, green walls. The chimney remained unpainted, so we’ve replicated that in our Mini Hut version.
The hut still stands, overlooked by Kings Peak, now a shade of yellow. Trampers will be glad the open fire was replaced with a wood burner. The fate of the hut could be up to Tāwhirimātea as DOC warns of ongoing flood risk.
Our Mini Hut captures the hut in steel and reclaimed wood, inspired by it’s first paint colours with unpainted chimney.
Limited edition of 40
11cm x 10cm x 11cm
All orders will ship by 5th August. Free shipping in Aotearoa
︎ Missed out? Next restock due in August 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
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
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