The stay at Gumtree Farmstay is one of the highlights of my trip in New Zealand. As lifetime city dwellers, my wife, son and I had the wonderful opportunity to learn about how a farm is operated and how is like living on a farm. My son, who loves animals, is excited about seeing all the cattle, sheep and chickens. Our hosts, Jennie and Grant, are a great couple. They are easy-going and down-to-earth. Jennie went out all her way to make us feel at home and my son had a good time with Jennie's two daughters, too. Other than all the fun activities at the farm that other reviewers probably had already mentioned, I think the talk by the fire side after the dinner with some hot tea at hand is also very enjoyable and informative. We got a chance to learn about life in New Zealand and Jennie & Grant also learned something about the dairy industry in China. Travel isn't just about seeing scenaries and doing activities, it is also about learning about different cultures and people. I'd say the stay at Gumtree definitely make our NZ trip a richer experience. In terms of location, the farm is quite close to Oamaru's city center, which makes the visit to city center and the beaches fairly easy. By the way, Jennie made wonderful breakfast!