Wairoa
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$30k
12 mo avg
↓19%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$269
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
24 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$58
12 mo avg
↓28%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Wairoa 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$24,860 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
1 bedroom (3.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$104)
3 bedrooms (NZ$63)
2 bedrooms (NZ$23)
1 bedroom (NZ$18)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (86%)
Professionally managed (14%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Wairoa market averaged 77 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 11% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.
An average Wairoa listing earns NZ$26K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$53K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$11K.
Average occupancy in Wairoa is 29%, producing RevPAR of NZ$51 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Wairoa, at NZ$36K.
Rules vary across Wairoa. Wairoa: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. General building and safety standards apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Gisborne: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits or licensing required. Must comply with district plan zoning and building codes. Light enforcement, minimal restrictions on operations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Wairoa Airbnb and VRBO market is becoming more competitive. Supply has grown 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 9%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in January and April; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (100%), Parking (98%), TV (88%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+89%), Pets Allowed (+49%), Bbq (+49%).
Average daily rate in Wairoa is NZ$260, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in May.
Guests in Wairoa book an average of 26 days in advance, down 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 22 days for 3-bedroom listings to 29 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 9% higher than weekday occupancy.