Whangārei, NZ
Part of the Whangārei market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
NZ$45.4k
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
42%
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
NZ$311
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
NZ$85
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Whangārei 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 | — | +$19,280 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (NZ$109)
3 bedrooms (NZ$79)
2 bedrooms (NZ$56)
1 bedroom (NZ$31)
Studio (NZ$20)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Whangārei market averaged 2,186 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier.
An average Whangārei listing earns NZ$37K/year. High-performing listings earn NZ$83K, while low-performing listings earn NZ$16K.
Average occupancy in Whangārei is 33%, producing RevPAR of NZ$72 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Whangārei, at NZ$58K.
Rules vary across Whangārei. Whangārei: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general business requirements. Resource consent may be needed for intensive use. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Bay of Islands: Lenient. No district-wide STR rules. Building/fire safety compliance expected. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Auckland: Moderate. Resource consent required in some zones, rates/compliance needed. Patchy enforcement, many operate without consent but increasing scrutiny in residential areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Whangārei Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and February; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Parking (95%), TV (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+72%), Hot Tub (+30%), Gym (+19%).
Average daily rate in Whangārei is NZ$335, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in August.
Guests in Whangārei book an average of 31 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 days for 4+ 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 20% higher than weekday occupancy.