Resort style, built for your backyard.
A Bali hut brings the feel of a tropical resort to a pool surround, deck or garden corner. Every hut starts with a solid timber frame and finishes in your choice of natural alang alang thatch, African cape reed, synthetic thatch or shingles. Our DIY Bali hut kits ship flat-packed with clear instructions, or our accredited installers can build it for you anywhere in Australia. Already own one? Our re-thatching service brings a tired thatch roof back to life.
Choose your Bali hut roof
A Bali hut is a thatched-roof gazebo — an open tropical shelter on a solid timber frame. The look and lifespan come down to the roof, and we supply every option.
Alang Alang Thatch
The classic natural Balinese thatch — authentic, hand-laid, and beautiful.
- Type: Natural alang alang grass
- Look: Traditional, hand-laid
- Insulation: Naturally cooling
- Upkeep: Re-thatch over time
African Cape Reed
Natural cape reed thatch for that African-gazebo character and clean lines.
- Type: Natural cape reed tiles
- Look: Neat, layered, African style
- Insulation: Naturally cooling
- Best for: Round & oval gazebos
Synthetic Thatch
Viro & One Thatch give the tropical look with a longer lifespan and less upkeep.
- Type: Viro & One Thatch synthetic
- Look: Tropical, consistent finish
- Lifespan: Longest, low maintenance
- Option: Fire-retardant available
Wood Shingles
Durable shingle roofing for a clean, long-life finish on your Bali hut.
- Type: Shingle roofing
- Look: Clean, structured lines
- Lifespan: Long, hard-wearing
- Best for: Low-maintenance builds
Bali Huts & Umbrella Uses
From backyard escapes to resort builds, see where a thatched Bali hut or umbrella works best.
Outdoor Dining
A shaded, thatched spot for the outdoor table, all year round.
Create a shaded, thatched space for the outdoor table that stays cool through the Australian summer. A Bali hut turns everyday alfresco meals into a tropical escape, rain or shine.
Cocktail & Tiki Bars
Turn a poolside umbrella into a tropical tiki bar with a cocktail table.
Add a poolside Bali umbrella with a cocktail table and you've got an instant tiki bar. It's the classic island look for entertaining, poolside drinks and backyard get-togethers.
Commercial & resort
Resort-grade Bali huts for venues, holiday parks and hospitality.
Resort-grade Bali huts and thatch built for venues, holiday parks, cafes and hospitality fit-outs. Trusted on commercial projects Australia-wide, from island resorts to theme parks.
Poolside retreats
Cool, naturally insulated shade beside the pool.
Naturally insulated thatch keeps a poolside Bali hut cool underneath, even in full sun. The perfect shaded retreat beside the water for lounging, shade and tropical style.
Outdoor entertaining
A tropical Bali hut built for alfresco gatherings and BBQs.
A Bali hut gives you a permanent, weatherproof spot for alfresco entertaining and BBQs. Thatched shade that looks like a holiday and handles year-round Australian weather.
Spa & daybed cover
Shelter a spa or daybed without a hot metal roof overhead.
Shelter a spa, daybed or lounge without a hot metal roof trapping heat above you. Bali hut thatch stays cool and condensation-free, ideal for wet areas and relaxing.
Bali hut sizes for any space
From compact single-post Bali umbrella kits to full entertainer huts, there's a size to suit courtyards, pool surrounds and open backyards. Popular Bali hut sizes include square and rectangular footprints as well as round umbrella kits — tell us your space and we'll match the right hut and roof.
Compare our Bali hut roofing options at a glance
From authentic Bali and African thatch to maintenance-free synthetics and durable shingles, every roofing option we supply is built for the Australian climate — 99–100% waterproof, naturally cooler than metal, and made to last. Compare materials, waterproofing, lifespan and price to find the right roof for your Bali hut, gazebo or commercial project.
| Product | Bali ThatchNatural | African ThatchNatural | Viro ThatchSynthetic | One ThatchSynthetic | Tegola Asphalt ShinglesShingle | Ironwood ShinglesTimber | Red Cedar ShinglesTimber |
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| Material | Alang Alang grass on bamboo batten | Cape Reed flexible tiles | Synthetic flexible tile | Synthetic palm, 100% recyclable | A-grade asphalt / bitumen | Ironwood timber | Western Red Cedar |
| Size | 2.5m lengths | 800 × 450mm | 780 × 600mm | Palm shingle | 2.0–3.05m² per pack | 570 × 75mm | 450mm × 75–200mm |
| Waterproof | 100% (correct install) | 95%, wind-resistant | 95%, 100% with membrane | Wind & weather resistant | 100% (correct install) | 100% (correct install) | Waterproof (correct install) |
| Lifespan | Long, proven lifespan | Long, proven lifespan | 20+ years | 25+ years | 20+ years | 20+ years | 20+ years |
| Maintenance | Natural — periodic care | Natural — periodic care | Maintenance free | Maintenance free | Minimal | Minimal — termite resistant | Maintenance free |
| Fire rating | — | — | — | Class A (ASTM E108) option | — | — | — |
| Min. roof pitch | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 10° | 30° | 30° |
| Installation | Staple or nail | Clip, staple or nail | Clip, staple or nail | Fast DIY, pre-bend folds | Nail to plywood + underlay | Nail, 150mm spacing | Nail |
| From | $16.95 | $33.95 | $19.95 | $16.95 | $89.00 | $119.95 | $395.00 |
Prices are indicative, inclusive of GST, and shown as a starting point per piece or bundle. Thatch and shingle performance depends on correct pitch, spacing and installation. Contact us for a measured quote.
Bali hut & umbrella kit pricing
Pick your kit, size and roof for the current price. We'll confirm your exact quote, including freight, by email.
Prices are GST inclusive, per the current product brochure. Dimensions are edge to edge of the timber roof structure. Ironwood and Red Cedar huts, and non-standard sizes, are price on application. Decking is estimated from the hut footprint; freight and final pricing are confirmed on your exact quote.
Trusted by Australia's leading resorts and venues
Our Bali huts and thatch roofing feature at leading resorts, theme parks and venues across Australia — and on screen in the film Ticket to Paradise. If it's good enough for a five-star resort, it's good enough for your backyard.
- Hamilton Island
- Dreamworld
- Sandstone Point Resort
- Aanuka Beach Resort
- Pumpkin Island
Bali hut questions, answered.
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Yes. Our thatch roofing is built to be waterproof and naturally insulating, keeping a Bali hut cooler in summer and warmer in winter than a metal roof.
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A well-maintained natural alang alang thatch roof lasts many years, and our synthetic Viro and One Thatch options last longer again with minimal upkeep. When a natural roof ages, we offer re-thatching.
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Natural alang alang thatch, African cape reed, synthetic thatch (Viro and One Thatch), and shingles. You choose your roof in our kit calculator.
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It varies by council and hut size — many smaller structures fall under exempt development, but always check locally. We can supply the specifications you'll need.
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Yes. Every DIY Bali hut kit includes detailed instructions, and we also have an accredited installer network across Australia.
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A Bali hut is a thatched-roof gazebo — the gazebo is the structure, and the Balinese alang alang thatch gives it the tropical look and natural insulation.
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We deliver Australia-wide, with freight calculated at checkout or quoted for larger orders.