Lake Taupo
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$57.6k
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$338
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
37 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$110
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Lake Taupo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$31,366 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
3 bedrooms (3.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.0 nights)
1 bedroom (2.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$91)
3 bedrooms (NZ$68)
2 bedrooms (NZ$45)
1 bedroom (NZ$29)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Lake Taupo market averaged 1,379 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 6% from a year earlier and up 16% over two years.
An average Lake Taupo listing earns NZ$47K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$99K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$22K.
Average occupancy in Lake Taupo is 38%, producing RevPAR of NZ$95 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Lake Taupo, at NZ$65K.
Rules vary across Lake Taupo. Taupo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general district plan rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Rotorua: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing. Resource consent needed only for certain zones. Light enforcement, many operate without formal approval. Turangi: Lenient. Part of Taupo District, no STR-specific rules. Standard building/safety codes apply. Minimal oversight, 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 3%, 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 (96%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+55%), Hot Tub (+54%), TV (+33%).
Average daily rate in Lake Taupo is NZ$355, up 4% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in August.
Guests in Lake Taupo book an average of 37 days in advance. Booking windows range from 31 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 Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 48% higher than weekday occupancy.