Scottish couple Ceylan Bekar (25) and Mike Ritchie, who stayed at Twelve Mile Delta before Christmas, are travelling in New Zealand and camped in Queenstown because of its mountain bike tracks and facilities. : Former party spot now a peaceful haven

A Dutch tourist dabbles in the ice-cold water on a warm day. : Former party spot now a peaceful haven

The camping ground provides a peaceful spot for tourists and campers before the holiday rush. : Former party spot now a peaceful haven

Many of the visitors to Twelve Mile Delta are there for the nearby walks. : Former party spot now a peaceful haven

A snapshot from the edge of the giant camping ground, which hosts up to 500 people at any one time. : Former party spot now a peaceful haven

Camping ground resident and manager Suzan Spoelstra stands outside the old bus from Riverton where she and her partner live. : Former party spot now a peaceful haven

Still and serene is this view of the camping ground and the view over Lake Wakatipu. Photos by Olivia Caldwell. : Former party spot now a peaceful haven