Our home where the Ardgowan Room is located.

Farm view

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 gas heater OUTDOOR BATHTUB and enjoy the night sky.  There is also a gas BBQ outside.
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 fee you can participate in the 4pm Farm Tour - please enquire when making a reservation.
​ The Shepherds Rest is Adults Only & accommodates a maximum of 2 people.

The ARDGOWAN ROOM at Gumtree Farmstay is a bedroom in our house where we also live (so you don't have the entire place to yourselves). This room has a very comfortable king size bed, plus 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. 
We do have an additional bedroom with 2 single beds which can be used for groups of 4 people - please email for pricing.

BASIC FARM TOUR - Farm Tour on its own - no accommodation or extras. Meet and feed the animals, and learn about how we farm. Suitable for 2 to 6 people. Advance booking is essential (minimum 5 days notice due to other commitments). Email us for pricing and further details.

GROUP TOURS - Morning or Afternoon Tea with Farm Tour. Sheep shearing as optional extra. Suitable for smaller group tours - minimum 8 pax, maximum 15 pax.
Bookings in advance only. ​Email us for pricing and further details. No group tours available in August, September & October.


​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.