Ben Ohau
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$89.7k
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
61%
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$424
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
51 days
12 mo avg
↑4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$185
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ben Ohau market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +$24,369 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (2.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (2.5 nights)
Studio (2.4 nights)
1 bedroom (2.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$72)
3 bedrooms (NZ$60)
2 bedrooms (NZ$44)
1 bedroom (NZ$35)
Studio (NZ$31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (61%)
Independent hosts (39%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Ben Ohau market averaged 854 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 23% over two years.
An average Ben Ohau listing earns NZ$68K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$134K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$37K.
Average occupancy in Ben Ohau is 51%, producing RevPAR of NZ$141 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ben Ohau, at NZ$85K.
Rules vary across Ben Ohau. Twizel: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under standard business rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Lake Tekapo: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Resource consent may apply for commercial scale operations. Light enforcement, high STR activity. Mount Cook Village: Lenient. Part of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with limited private property. Few restrictions on existing accommodations. Minimal enforcement due to tourism focus. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ben Ohau Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 27%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in June and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Heating (96%), TV (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+26%), Internet (+22%), Washing Machine (+21%).
Average daily rate in Ben Ohau is NZ$394, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in May.
Guests in Ben Ohau book an average of 48 days in advance, up 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 42 days for 1-bedroom listings to 56 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.
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