Omarama, NZ
Part of the Ben Ohau market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$87.5k
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
60%
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$419
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
50 days
12 mo avg
↑1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$178
12 mo avg
↑5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ben Ohau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$28,544 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (2.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (2.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (2.5 nights)
Studio (2.3 nights)
1 bedroom (2.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$72)
3 bedrooms (NZ$61)
2 bedrooms (NZ$45)
1 bedroom (NZ$35)
Studio (NZ$31)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (77%)
Independent hosts (23%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ben Ohau market averaged 835 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 20% over two years.
An average Ben Ohau listing earns NZ$67K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$131K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$37K.
Average occupancy in Ben Ohau is 51%, producing RevPAR of NZ$136 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ben Ohau, at NZ$85K.
Rules vary across Ben Ohau. Twizel: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business rules apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Lake Tekapo: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits required, resource consent for some properties. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Mount Cook Village: Lenient. DOC concessions for some areas, minimal STR-specific rules. Limited enforcement, tourism-driven operations common. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ben Ohau Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 20%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in February and March; it is lowest in June and September.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Heating (95%), Parking (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+37%), Internet (+34%), Hot Tub (+27%).
Average daily rate in Ben Ohau is NZ$389, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in September.
Guests in Ben Ohau book an average of 47 days in advance, down 1% from last year. Booking windows range from 41 days for 1-bedroom listings to 55 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 24% higher than weekday occupancy.