Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Wanaka, New Zealand

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Wanaka, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Wanaka Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,094 68% NZ$435 NZ$110,758

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Wanaka Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Wanaka

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,094 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Wanaka. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
Highland Apartment Wanaka
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wanaka
4.8
451 reviews
85–100% NZ$178 NZ$60,680 View listing
#2 90
Modern & Private + hot tub. Peak View lodge-
3 BR · Entire home · Wanaka
5.0
344 reviews
85–100% NZ$540 NZ$149,528 View listing
#3 90
Stoney Creek Apartment
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wanaka
5.0
291 reviews
85% NZ$200 NZ$51,525 View listing
#4 90
Vygrove Studio
Studio BR · Entire rental unit · Wanaka
5.0
281 reviews
85–100% NZ$145 NZ$27,074 View listing
#5 90
Modern 3 bedroom house
3 BR · Entire home · Wanaka
5.0
260 reviews
81% NZ$436 NZ$112,883 View listing
#6 90
Modern Studio in Wanaka
Studio BR · Entire guest suite · Wanaka
5.0
253 reviews
80% NZ$154 NZ$42,777 View listing
#7 90 5.0
229 reviews
85–100% NZ$329 NZ$86,448 View listing
#8 90
Wanaka Garden Retreat Walk to town/lake, Breakfast
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Wanaka
5.0
203 reviews
85–100% NZ$208 NZ$58,731 View listing
#9 90
South Face Studio - 1 bed self contained unit
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wanaka
4.9
185 reviews
84% NZ$180 NZ$52,683 View listing
#10 90
Chic studio in stunning Wanaka
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wanaka
5.0
181 reviews
85–100% NZ$154 NZ$39,071 View listing
#11 90
71 West- Modern Fully Self Contained Cabin
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wanaka
5.0
169 reviews
85–100% NZ$247 NZ$60,623 View listing
#12 90
Aspiring Mountain Views
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Wanaka
5.0
166 reviews
85–100% NZ$498 NZ$141,832 View listing
#13 90 5.0
149 reviews
85–100% NZ$286 NZ$48,401 View listing
#14 90
Baxters Wanaka 2 bedrooms, brilliant location
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Wanaka
5.0
132 reviews
84% NZ$268 NZ$49,086 View listing
#15 90
Wanaka modern retreat with stunning mountain views
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wanaka
5.0
107 reviews
82% NZ$217 NZ$32,707 View listing
#16 90
Wanaka Haven - modern & spacious loft
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wanaka
4.9
79 reviews
83% NZ$252 NZ$57,050 View listing
#17 90
Close to Lake apartment
2 BR · Entire serviced apartment · Wanaka
5.0
69 reviews
85–100% NZ$363 NZ$104,114 View listing
#18 90
Roys Peak Retreat
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wanaka
5.0
68 reviews
85–100% NZ$238 NZ$45,669 View listing
#19 90
Wanaka Lake Studio (New)
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wanaka
4.9
65 reviews
85–100% NZ$231 NZ$53,131 View listing
#20 90
Quiet Detached Studio Retreat
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Wanaka
5.0
53 reviews
79% NZ$201 NZ$48,149 View listing
#21 90
Wanaka Cottage
2 BR · Entire cottage · Wanaka
4.9
52 reviews
85–100% NZ$445 NZ$120,703 View listing
#22 90
Private cottage with stunning mountain views
1 BR · Entire home · Wanaka
5.0
52 reviews
85–100% NZ$303 NZ$53,262 View listing
#23 90 4.9
40 reviews
85% NZ$1,168 NZ$183,373 View listing
#24 90
Lake Living: That Wanaka Tree
4 BR · Entire home · Wanaka
5.0
38 reviews
81% NZ$854 NZ$249,904 View listing
#25 90
South Cabin - Brand new build, close to town
1 BR · Entire cabin · Wanaka
5.0
35 reviews
81% NZ$456 NZ$77,612 View listing
#26 90
Charming Wānaka Apartment with Free Parking
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Wanaka
5.0
33 reviews
83% NZ$340 NZ$86,184 View listing
#27 90
Wanaka Retreat - Adventure & Relaxation
1 BR · Entire home · Wanaka
4.9
26 reviews
84% NZ$272 NZ$34,959 View listing
#28 90
The Wanaka Tree Escape | Views & Prime Location
4 BR · Entire home · Wanaka
4.8
23 reviews
81% NZ$763 NZ$218,892 View listing
#29 90
Stylish & Peaceful One Bedroom Apartment Retreat
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Wanaka
5.0
23 reviews
85–100% NZ$252 NZ$49,588 View listing
#30 90
Bills Way Base Camp
3 BR · Entire home · Wanaka
5.0
21 reviews
84% NZ$356 NZ$63,873 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Wanaka Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Wanaka?

    Highland Apartment Wanaka ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 451 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from NZ$27,074 to NZ$249,904, with a median of NZ$57,890, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Wanaka.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate above 85%, compared with 68% across Wanaka during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

    Explore listing-level data in Wanaka →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

Inspect the calendar observations behind the estimates

Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

Historical coverage varies by listing.

Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.