Hokitika, NZ
Part of the Hokitika market area
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$38.5k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
45%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$275
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$73
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Hokitika 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.
Bedroom count:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$44,333 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (3.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (2.9 nights)
1 bedroom (2.4 nights)
Studio (1.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (NZ$54)
4+ bedrooms (NZ$53)
2 bedrooms (NZ$41)
1 bedroom (NZ$27)
Studio (NZ$20)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (61%)
Professionally managed (39%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Hokitika market averaged 283 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 23% over two years.
An average Hokitika listing earns NZ$35K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$86K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$17K.
Average occupancy in Hokitika is 39%, producing RevPAR of NZ$68 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Hokitika, at NZ$60K.
Rules vary across Hokitika. Hokitika: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Follows general Westland District rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Greymouth: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Must comply with basic building/safety standards. Light enforcement, market largely self-regulating. Franz Josef: Lenient. No STR-specific permits in Westland District. Resource consent may apply for intensive use. Minimal active enforcement, tourism-dependent area with permissive approach. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Hokitika Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Heating (94%), Parking (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+63%), Internet (+20%), Air Conditioning (+18%).
Average daily rate in Hokitika is NZ$293, up 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in June.
Guests in Hokitika book an average of 39 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Thursday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.
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