The Shepherd's Rest - separate accommodation for 2 adults.

Our home where the Ardgowan Room is located.

Eponine the Kune Kune pig and a feathered friend.

Sunrise

Welcome to Gumtree Farmstay & The Shepherd's Rest, Oamaru.
 
Our accommodation is located less than a 10 minute drive to the Historic Victorian Precinct and Blue Penguin Colony in Oamaru, making us the perfect base to experience both town and country. Spend a night or two immersed in the culture of a small working farm,  getting to know the locals and exploring the beautiful Waitaki Region.

We offer 2 types of accommodation - Gumtree Farmstay Hosted Bed & Breakfast within our family home which also includes a Farm Tour, or a Self-Catered Shepherd's Hut.

Our glamping option,  ​The Shepherd's Rest  is separate from the house and perfect for couples. It's a purpose built Shepherds Hut, situated on a hillside, overlooking farmland.  The Shepherd's Rest has power, a kitchenette with basic cookware to prepare your own meals and ensuite bathroom. Relax in the OUTDOOR BATHTUB and enjoy the night sky. No wifi - the idea is to disconnect from technology - we do provide board games!!
The Farm Tour is NOT included however the alpaca and 2 pet sheep Emily & Clover live around the hut so you can enjoy their company.
​ For an additional $40 you can join the 4pm Farm Tour, subject to availability.
 The Shepherds Rest is Adults Only & accommodates a maximum of 2 people.

The ARDGOWAN ROOM at Gumtree Farmstay is a bedroom in our house (so you don't have the entire place to yourselves). This room has a very comfortable king size bed & TV.
There is a separate bathroom and toilet which is exclusively for guests during their stay.
A stay in the Ardgowan Room includes Continental Breakfast and the 4pm Farm Tour.
This room can host up to 2 adults. 
The Ardgowan Room is not available June - October.

OPTIONS
*4 Adults travelling together can be accommodated in the Ardgowan Room and The Shepherds Rest - if the couple staying in the hut wish to include the Farm Tour and Continental Breakfast (eaten at the house) then an additional fee applies.
*FAMILIES - at certain times of the year we can open an extra bedroom in our house for families who wish to stay at Gumtree Farmstay. Please enquire by email. 

GROUP TOURS - Morning or Afternoon Tea with Farm Tour. Sheep shearing as optional extra. Suitable for smaller group tours - minimum 10 pax, maximum 15 pax.
​Email us for pricing and further details.

​Things to see and do in the area include:- Explore Oamaru, the Blue Penguin Colony, Steampunk, the Victorian Precinct is worthy of a visit with its old sandstone buildings and local artisans, Farmers Market on a Sunday,  Whitestone Cheese Factory, Oamaru Public Gardens, art galleries and museums. Day trips from Oamaru include Moeraki Boulders, Elephant Rocks, Riverstone Kitchen,  Kurow and the Waitaki Valley,  its wineries and the Lakes district, cycle part of the Alps2Ocean Bike Trail.