About Us
We’ve been pioneering portable lifestyles since 2001.
Manufacturing, leasing and selling a range of quality portable cabins, site utilities, bathroom and disability facilities for residential and commercial use on a temporary or commercial basis.
We’re making living easier with our huge Highlander range
Whatever your accommodation needs, a relocatable Highlander is a practical, adaptable, affordable, and aesthetic solution:
- Sleepouts
- Granny flats
- Self-contained units
- Holiday homes
- Temporary housing
- Guest accommodation
- Secure storage
- Site offices
- Home offices
- Worker accommodation
- Pop-up bathrooms
- Purpose built amenities
- Accessible bathrooms
Quality construction you can depend on
To ensure you stay cool in summer and warm in winter, all our portable cabins are fully insulated with EPS panel cladding and double-glazed aluminum joinery.
All units are built from quality materials including galvanizes structural steel framing and chassis systems.
A Highlander is engineered to be highly functional with smart design and customized solutions to make efficient use of spaces.
Fully serviced with power and water
Electricity is provided with the means of a 10m cable and approved caravan plug.
A standard garden hose can be connected to the cabin to provide a water supply.
Once your cabin has been delivered you can be ready to step inside your fully operational space – in as little as 30 minutes!
Interior fit outs to suit your needs
Our innovative design will allow you to decide what internal fittings are required to suit your needs.
Window covering and lights are all supplied as standard features.
Highlander’s portable cabins have a wide range of building layout options.
Safe & secure features
We treat portable cabins like any home, so security and safety are paramount. Strong galvanized steel construction, tough EPS cladding, secure aluminum joinery and protective hardware are all quality controls we include to develop a safe and secure product.
Certificate & Compliance
If required, all our buildings can be supplied with Building Code of Compliance and Certified Engineer Certificate.
Need extra living space or disability and accessibility living solutions?
Think Highlander!
In the Scottish Highlands it is an unwritten rule that… “If someone comes to you seeking shelter, you must welcome them.”
New Zealand born and bred
Highlander is fiercely proud of its ancestral Scottish heritage. Our custom-designed portable accommodation and accessible solutions are a celebration of the pioneering spirit and a nod to our family ties.
Starting life in 2001 as a rental caravan business, founder David Paul named his enterprise after his family’s dedication to the art of Highland dancing. The passion has been passed down through many generations. Highly technical, the skill requires strength, mobility, accuracy and agility, all qualities which are represented in our Highlander brand crest and company values.
As the popularity of portable living and working has flourished, so have we.
In 2001, Dave was joined by co-director Mark Waldin. Together they have combined their experience to evolve Highlander into a successful pioneering brand and nationwide clan. One of our proudest achievements has been the company’s journey to becoming leaders, innovators and specialists in accessible living.
After Dave’s uncle was hospitalised after a medical incident in 2011, he faced the challenge of transitioning from hospital to living independently at home with disability needs. At the time there were no solutions in the marketplace to help his uncle temporarily or permanently adapt his home, in particular the bathroom. So, the team at Highlander rallied together and did what they always do – using a little Kiwi ingenuity they designed and engineered a smart portable solution. The pop-up accessible bathroom was born and changed how people with accessible needs transitioned from medical care.
Using innovation to help Kiwi’s live easier
The invention was followed by other accessible products, including the development of a flexi-tunnel to connect portable accessible bathrooms to existing homes. These innovations have enabled thousands of Kiwis with temporary or permanent disabilities to leave medical care earlier and live independently in the comfort of their own home. Our range of accessible products is now the go-to solution for ACC and occupational therapists nationwide.
In 2022, Mark decided to retire, and Dave’s son and son-in-law stepped up into the roles as co-directors alongside Dave. Son Cam is in charge of the day-to-day operation and keeps things fresh with new ideas and a forward-thinking vibe. Son-in-law Rob is the calm, sensible head who keeps the numbers in check. Together, they make the perfect team – balancing tradition, innovation, and a whole lot of family spirit!
The legacy we continue to grow is one we aim to pass on for generations. With an iconic down-to-earth nature, our team love the chance to make people feel at home. The Highlander clan roams from the top of the North to the tip of the South so there is always a local representative near you.
Speak to us today to pioneer your portable lifestyle.
When you need extra accommodation, you need a highlander.
