Tongariro
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$38.2k
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$292
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↑2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$67
12 mo avg
↓27%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Tongariro 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:
0
1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$8,528 | — | — |
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)
4+ bedrooms (3.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (2.6 nights)
1 bedroom (2.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$101)
3 bedrooms (NZ$55)
2 bedrooms (NZ$42)
1 bedroom (NZ$34)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (54%)
Independent hosts (46%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Tongariro market averaged 530 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 5% from a year earlier and down 5% over two years.
An average Tongariro listing earns NZ$34K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$83K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$14K.
Average occupancy in Tongariro is 28%, producing RevPAR of NZ$65 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Tongariro, at NZ$53K.
Rules vary across Tongariro. Tongariro National Park: Moderate. Department of Conservation permits required for commercial activity within park boundaries. Resource consent needed. Moderate enforcement focused on environmental protection. Taupo: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard building/resource consents. General business registration advised. Light enforcement, mainly complaint-driven. Ohakune: Lenient. No dedicated STR rules. Standard district plan zoning applies. Minimal enforcement, operates largely unregulated despite being STR hotspot. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Tongariro Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 3%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in November and May.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (93%), TV (85%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+16%), Internet (+3%), Bbq (+1%).
Average daily rate in Tongariro is NZ$328, up 5% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Tongariro book an average of 31 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 30 days for 3-bedroom listings to 32 days for 1-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 43% higher than weekday occupancy.