Lake Taupo
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Annual revenue (actual)
NZ$56k
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
47%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$340
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$112
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lake Taupo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$36,536 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$4•• (+•%) | 🔒 $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 (3.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.2 nights)
Studio (3.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (2.9 nights)
1 bedroom (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$90)
3 bedrooms (NZ$68)
2 bedrooms (NZ$46)
1 bedroom (NZ$28)
Studio (NZ$22)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (52%)
Professionally managed (48%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Lake Taupo market averaged 1,385 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 16% over two years.
An average Lake Taupo listing earns NZ$46K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$99K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$21K.
Average occupancy in Lake Taupo is 38%, producing RevPAR of NZ$96 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Lake Taupo, at NZ$64K.
Rules vary across Lake Taupo. Taupo: Lenient. No specific STR permits required, standard resource consent for intensive use. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely under general rules. Rotorua: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing, building/health standards apply. Minimal enforcement, market operates openly. Turangi: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard district plan rules. Very light enforcement in small tourism market, hosts self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Lake Taupo Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and April; it is lowest in June and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), TV (95%), Parking (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+51%), Washing Machine (+50%), TV (+27%).
Average daily rate in Lake Taupo is NZ$356, up 3% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in August.
Guests in Lake Taupo book an average of 37 days in advance, up 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 51% higher than weekday occupancy.
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