Little River, NZ
Part of the Akaroa market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$45.1k
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
46%
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$306
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$80
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Akaroa 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
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | — | +$21,628 | — | — |
| Internet | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$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 (3.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.0 nights)
1 bedroom (2.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (2.7 nights)
Studio (1.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$86)
3 bedrooms (NZ$57)
2 bedrooms (NZ$30)
1 bedroom (NZ$17)
Studio (NZ$12)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Akaroa market averaged 220 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and down 20% over two years.
An average Akaroa listing earns NZ$35K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$75K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$14K.
Average occupancy in Akaroa is 37%, producing RevPAR of NZ$66 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Akaroa, at NZ$48K.
Rules vary across Akaroa. Akaroa: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general business requirements. Resource consent may be needed for intensive use. Light enforcement, complaints-based. Christchurch: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing or permits required. Must comply with district plan zoning and building consent if applicable. Minimal enforcement, primarily complaints-driven. Many hosts operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Akaroa Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 0%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in February and April; it is lowest in June and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Parking (93%), TV (86%). The strongest positive revenue associations are TV (+41%), Washing Machine (+37%), Air Conditioning (+21%).
Average daily rate in Akaroa is NZ$302, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Akaroa book an average of 32 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 42 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 34% higher than weekday occupancy.