The view of Purakaunui inlet when driving from Dunedin. : Quiet haven for families

Dunedin resident Summer Cheng with her mother Ri Feng Mu, visiting from Northern China, collect cockles at Purakaunui inlet. : Quiet haven for families

Dunedin resident Nigel Barrett rows the weighted packs of his parents Rodger and Judith Barrett who were on a training tramp at Purakaunui. : Quiet haven for families

Purakaunui crib owner Anthony Ritchie and daughter Annabelle Ritchie (14) build a hobbit hole to place on a dinghy for the annual festival at Purakaunui today. : Quiet haven for families

Purakaunui inlet is safe for swimming, locals say. : Quiet haven for families

Retired couple Colin Simon (65) and wife Glenys (64), of Christchurch, visited Purakaunui on their South Island campervan tour. Photos by Jane Dawber. : Quiet haven for families