Cabins for sale in NZ — finished, insulated, delivered
Self-contained cabins ready to live in, work in or rent out. Delivered to your site anywhere in New Zealand and set up the same day.
Expanders® sells fully finished cabins across New Zealand, priced from $24,500 for a 13m² studio cabin up to $67,125+ for a 40ft expandable cabin with up to four bedrooms. Every cabin includes insulation, double-glazed aluminium joinery, a bathroom with shower and toilet, a kitchen or kitchenette, and NZ-standard electrical wiring. Cabins are delivered nationwide from Christchurch and Auckland, unfolded on site, and covered by a 3-year structural warranty.
Buying a cabin instead of renting one
Most cabin hire in New Zealand runs between $90 and $180 per week depending on size and region. Over three years that's $14,000 to $28,000 with nothing to show at the end. Buying a finished cabin outright — or financing it — puts an asset on your section that can be resold, relocated or rented out.
If you're weighing the two, our rent vs finance calculator runs the numbers against your actual weekly rate and term.
What's actually included
Cheap imported cabins tend to arrive as a shell: no insulation, no plumbing, thin single-glazed windows and unbranded electrical fittings that fail inspection. Our cabins arrive finished.
- EPS-insulated walls and roof
- Aluminium double-glazed windows with flyscreens
- Full bathroom — shower, vanity, soft-close toilet
- Kitchen or kitchenette with benchtop, sink and cabinetry
- Pre-wired to New Zealand standard, AC-ready
- 3-year structural warranty
Common uses
The most common cabin uses we deliver for are extra bedrooms for growing families, home offices, farm and orchard worker accommodation, short-stay rentals, and sleepouts for teenagers or visiting parents. Larger 30ft and 40ft units are increasingly used as full standalone homes on rural sections.
Cabins available now
Finished cabins ready to quote and deliver.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a cabin in NZ?
Expanders® cabins range from $24,500 for a 13m² studio cabin to $67,125+ for a 40ft multi-bedroom cabin. Prices are for the finished unit; delivery is quoted separately.
Can a cabin be moved later?
Yes. Every unit folds back into a standard container footprint, so it can be craned and relocated to a new site.
Do the cabins come with a bathroom and kitchen?
Yes. All Expanders® cabins are fully self-contained with a shower, vanity, toilet and kitchen or kitchenette installed at the factory.
Ready for a delivered price?
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