Full manufactured pit
$4,000+- Timber included but freight is expensive
- One supplier, no flexibility on materials
- Higher up-front cost
The smarter way to build a gaga pit
Big play.
Smaller budget.
Build a proper octagonal gaga pit with Australian-made steel brackets, local timber and a clear plan. Everything you need to get from “we should” to “play starts Friday”.
From $499 inc. GST
Bracket kit price · You source timber locally
Australian-made bracketsDesigned for a better DIY build
01Australian-made steel
02Local timber, lower freight
03Built for schools & backyards
04Quote support when you need it
Why this kit exists
Pay for the clever part. Source the bulky part locally.
We supply the engineered part of the build: all eight corner support brackets, associated galvanised hardware and a clear assembly guide. Add locally sourced timber and you have a complete octagonal pit build, without the freight and supplier lock-in of a bulky pre-built structure.
Engineered bracket kit + local timber
Standard 80 cm wall- $549 inc. GST — the standard 80 cm wall bracket kit
- 32 treated-pine sleepers for the 80 cm wall
- 60 cm wall option available for $499 inc. GST
- Free shipping Australia-wide on the kit
How it works
Buy the brackets online. Buy the timber locally. Build in a day.
Most of the cost of a gaga pit is timber and freight. By shipping only the steel brackets and hardware — and letting you source the sleepers from Bunnings, Bowens or a local timber yard — the kit stays affordable, compact to ship, and simple to plan.
The standard kit is built around a regular octagon layout: 8 sides of 2.4 m, an 80 cm wall with standard 200 mm sleepers, and approximately 5.8 m across. A lower 60 cm wall option is also available at $499. The kit includes the engineered corner support system, hardware and build guidance; you source the timber and use basic tools locally.
What's in the box
Everything except the timber.
Each kit is packed ready for an octagon pit: 8 galvanised steel brackets, full galvanised hardware with spares, a build guide and timber shopping lists for Bunnings and Bowens.
- Australian-made steel brackets — galvanised steel, manufactured in Victoria
- Full galvanised hardware included — corrosion resistant, spares in the pack
- Clear build guide — drilling locations, assembly steps, tool list and pit layout
- Bunnings and Bowens timber shopping lists — exact sleeper counts, sizes and product suggestions
- Free shipping Australia-wide — courier delivery with tracking
Made close to home
Designed, engineered and manufactured in Victoria.
These are the real steps behind the bracket: a product designed around the octagonal corner, engineered for the sleeper layout and manufactured locally before it is checked and packed.
The kit
Octagon DIY Gaga Pit Bracket Kit
The starter kit: a bracket kit with everything you need except the timber.
Australian-made brackets
Octagon DIY Gaga Pit Bracket Kit
Australian-made steel brackets, full hardware pack, build guide and local timber shopping lists. For schools, OSHCs, camps, community groups and backyards.
$549
inc. GST — free shipping Australia-wide
For schools
School Kit — everything schools need in one order.
The School Kit adds a weather-resistant rules sign, staff reference sheet, spare hardware pack and a gaga ball to the bracket kit. POs accepted. Formal PDF quotes within 1 business day.
- Everything in the standard kit
- Weather-resistant rules sign for the pit
- Laminated staff reference sheet
- Spare hardware pack
- Gaga ball — ready to play on day one
- PO and invoice purchasing support
Choose the wall height
Match the pit to the players.
Wall height changes how easy the pit is to enter and how the game feels. These are practical planning guides for schools and community spaces; your site, supervision plan and player group should guide the final choice.
Junior primary
A lower wall for younger players and junior primary campuses. The 60 cm wall uses 24 sleepers.
Primary and secondary schools
Our standard 80 cm wall for mixed-age play, older primary students and high-school use. It uses 32 sleepers.
Older players and special spaces
Ask us for a tailored parts list using available 1.2 m, 1.8 m and 2.4 m sleeper lengths when your age group or site needs something different.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
How big is the finished pit?
The standard pit is a regular octagon with 2.4 m sides — approximately 5.8 m across and 80 cm high. Need a different size? We can plan a custom parts list using 1.2 m, 1.8 m and 2.4 m sleeper lengths to suit your space. Allow at least 1.5 m of clear space around all sides for safe entry, exit and play.
What is the total cost all-up?
The standard 80 cm wall kit is $549 inc. GST with free Australia-wide shipping. You will also need approximately 32 treated-pine sleepers from Bunnings or Bowens. If you choose the lower 60 cm wall kit, you need 24 sleepers and the kit price is $499. Timber pricing varies by supplier and local availability.
Is this a complete gaga pit?
No. It is a bracket and hardware kit. Timber is bought locally to avoid bulky freight and to let you choose your preferred sleeper supplier.
Why not include the timber?
Shipping timber around Australia is expensive. Local timber keeps the total project cost lower and gives schools more control over materials and supply.
Can schools pay by purchase order?
Yes. Schools, OSHCs, camps and organisations can request a formal PDF quote with ABN, raise a PO, and pay by card or EFT through Stripe Invoicing. Standard payment terms are 30 days from invoice.