At Jaia we produce portable kitset yurts (also known as gers) in various sizes. Jaia yurts are suitable for a variety of uses and are built to withstand the wide range of New Zealand climatic conditions.

Fundamentally our yurt design closely resembles the traditional designs employed by indigenous peoples ranging from Turkey to Siberia and most commonly associated with Mongolia, where most of the population still live in yurts. The designs vary subtly from region to region: straight or curved wall and/or roof profiles, solid wood, carved or steam bent rings, central supporting post or not...

We have spent several years researching and developing our design, and have settled on one which encompasses all the traditional beauty and practicality, and which we believe is well suited to NZ conditions. We have simplified our design to make it quick and easy to assemble/pack down ... we can now erect one in 1/2 an hour. Modern marine fittings are used to minimise the usual straps, cords and ties, resulting in a perfectly fitting, neat and very easy to assemble product. A clear photographic instruction manual is supplied with every yurt.

The yurt frames are beautifully crafted from Cedar, and are very light ~ any component can be easily carried by a single person. Cedar has excellent stability and durability, and smells wonderful. A complete Yurt can easily be transported on a car roof rack, a trailer or long van.

We use top quality 100% waterproof poly-cotton canvas for the cover. Cotton based canvas has the ability to 'breath', eliminating condensation whilst remaining waterproof in the wettest of conditions. It does not 'wick' even in contact with the frame, and has a natural feel sound and smell. Other manufactures have chosen to cover their yurts with PVC, which although very durable, lacks many of these properties.

All the components are available separately and can easily be replaced in the event of loss or damage.

Prices for standard sizes are:
4 Meter diameter yurt (12.6 sq m floor area) NZ$5750 + Gst.
5 Meter diameter yurt (19.7 sq m floor area) NZ$6850 + Gst.
6 Meter diameter yurt (28.4 sq m floor area) NZ$8100 + Gst.
7 Meter diameter yurt (38.6 sq m floor area) NZ$9500 + Gst.

Windows are available in the size and position of your choice. Click here for details.

Opening window NZ$200 + Gst each
Non opening window NZ$150 + Gst each
*Non standard designs may incur a $50.00 design fee.

Flue (chimney) outlets can be fitted NZ$120 + Gst each, for the addition of pot-belly stoves.

Flooring: We can provide a fitting, fully waterproof PVC groundsheet. We do not provide solid wooden flooring for our yurts, but are happy to provide specifications for a variety of flooring options depending on permanence and budget.

Prices for PVC ground sheets are:
4 Meter ground sheet NZ$275.00 + Gst.
5 Meter ground sheet NZ$350.00 + Gst.
6 Meter ground sheet NZ$425.00 + Gst.
7 Meter ground sheet NZ$525.00 + Gst.

A range of colours are available, however, any colour other than white severely reduces the light (more windows may be needed). Combinations of colours are possible by request.

Insulation: It is possible to add a layer of insulation between the frame and the cover for very cold climates. Currently we do not provide insulation materials but can recommend a variety of products, and we can supply a light weight fitting liner.

Prices for fully treated liner (roof only) are:
4 Meter liner NZ$300.00 + Gst.
5 Meter liner NZ$375.00 + Gst.
6 Meterliner NZ$475.00 + Gst.
7 Meter liner NZ$625.00 + Gst.

If you have any questions please contact us.