Hokitika, NZ
Part of the Hokitika market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$38.7k
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
45%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$275
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
39 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$73
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Hokitika 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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2
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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$46,603 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (3.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (2.8 nights)
1 bedroom (2.5 nights)
Studio (2.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$54)
3 bedrooms (NZ$53)
2 bedrooms (NZ$41)
1 bedroom (NZ$26)
Studio (NZ$20)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (50%)
Professionally managed (50%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Hokitika market averaged 279 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average Hokitika listing earns NZ$36K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$86K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$18K.
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$59K.
Rules vary across Hokitika. Hokitika: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business rules apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Greymouth: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits required, standard accommodation rules. Light enforcement, minimal restrictions. Franz Josef: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing, tourism zone flexibility. Minimal enforcement, high tourist demand drives compliance-free operation. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Hokitika Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and February; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (95%), Heating (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+59%), Air Conditioning (+24%), Internet (+23%).
Average daily rate in Hokitika is NZ$293, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in June.
Guests in Hokitika book an average of 38 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 3-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 16% higher than weekday occupancy.