Hahei
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$55k
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 NZ$3••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$79
12 mo avg
↓43%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Hahei market data as of May 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | 685 (73%) | +$38,194 (+78%) | $86,975 | $48,780 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (3.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$102)
3 bedrooms (NZ$82)
2 bedrooms (NZ$50)
1 bedroom (NZ$32)
Studio (NZ$22)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
As of May 2026, Hahei, Whitianga, Tairua have 1,382 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 9% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Hahei generates NZ$35K per year. High-performing properties earn NZ$81K/year, while low-performing properties earn NZ$16K/year. The stark disparity between top and bottom earners suggests that revenue is highly polarized, likely driven by specific property attributes or market positioning rather than broad demand.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Hahei. Average annual revenue is NZ$35K with 34% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to NZ$81K/year. Despite an 8.5% contraction in supply, the significant revenue gap indicates that market success is concentrated among a small segment of listings capable of capturing premium demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Hahei is 34%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of NZ$339, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of NZ$65 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Hahei, with annual revenue of NZ$47K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Hahei market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Hahei area. Hahei: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, general resource consent for commercial activity may apply. Thames-Coromandel District has minimal enforcement; many operate without issue. Whitianga: Lenient. Same Thames-Coromandel District rules as Hahei. No registration system, no owner-occupancy rules. Light enforcement, STRs widespread and tolerated. Tairua: Lenient. Also Thames-Coromandel District. No STR-specific regulations or permits. Minimal enforcement despite community concerns about housing availability. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Hahei Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 25%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous drop in supply and revenue suggests a contraction in overall market appetite, as the decrease in inventory has failed to stabilize per-unit earnings.
Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -2% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (June-August) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Hahei listings include: Kitchen (97%), Tv (85%), Washing Machine (71%), Heating (61%), Balcony (54%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Tv, Internet, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 79% more (NZ$91K/year vs NZ$51K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Hahei over the last 12 months: May: NZ$1K, June: NZ$1K, July: NZ$1K, August: NZ$790, September: NZ$1K, October: NZ$2K, November: NZ$2K, December: NZ$3K, January: NZ$3K, February: NZ$3K, March: NZ$3K, April: NZ$3K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Hahei is NZ$339, up 0% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average NZ$206/night, 2-bedroom properties average NZ$295/night, 3-bedroom properties average NZ$400/night, 4+ bedroom properties average NZ$557/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Hahei book an average of 31 days in advance, down 8% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 32 days, 2-bedroom: 31 days, 3-bedroom: 31 days, 4+ bedroom: 33 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Hahei Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 9%, revenue per listing decreased 25%, occupancy fell 17%, average nightly rates increased 0%, and lead time decreased 8%. These metrics highlight a softening in traveler demand, where shortened booking windows and lower occupancy are putting downward pressure on total earnings.
In Hahei, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 21% higher occupancy than weekdays.