Hapuku, NZ
Part of the Kaikoura market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$41.7k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$294
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$76
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Kaikoura market data as of September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$28,763 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.2 nights)
Studio (2.5 nights)
1 bedroom (2.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$101)
3 bedrooms (NZ$77)
2 bedrooms (NZ$54)
1 bedroom (NZ$37)
Studio (NZ$0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Kaikoura market averaged 229 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier.
An average Kaikoura listing earns NZ$44K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$93K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$18K.
Average occupancy in Kaikoura is 36%, producing RevPAR of NZ$85 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Kaikoura, at NZ$93K.
Rules vary across Kaikoura. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations specific to Kaikoura, New Zealand. To provide accurate details about permits, licensing, owner-occupancy rules, and actual enforcement practices in Kaikoura, I'd need to verify with the Kaikoura District Council or current local sources. I recommend contacting the council directly or checking their official website for the most current STR requirements and enforcement reality. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Kaikoura Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in February and January; it is lowest in June and September.
The most common amenities are Parking (95%), Kitchen (90%), Internet (85%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+59%), Bbq (+38%), Gym (+33%).
Average daily rate in Kaikoura is NZ$373, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in June.
Guests in Kaikoura book an average of 38 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 35 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 40% higher than weekday occupancy.