Enjoying the water yesterday at Pumpkin Point on Lake Benmore were (front, from left) Grace Herbert (6), Amy Wilson (3), Sophie Herbert (4), Zoe Wilson (6) and Georgia Herbert (8) and (rear) Tillie Hollier (12) and Margaret Rogers, all from Waimate.... : Early responses on camping grounds

Preparing to head out on Lake Aviemore yesterday were (from left) Chloe (10), Ian, Jackie and Savannah (8) Ryan, from Woodend. : Early responses on camping grounds

Putting up their Christmas present tent for their first camping holiday at the Wildlife Reserve on Lake Aviemore yesterday were (front, from left) Akeilah Westland (4), Khan Pokere (7) and Quaiden Westland (6) and (rear, from left) Nick, Kyra Lee (8)... : Early responses on camping grounds