Pam Anderson, of Oamaru, tries out the twin-rinse litchen sink at the Te Akatarawa camp site. Photos by Gregor Richardson.
Lisa Pelvin, of Timaru, hangs out the washing at the Waitangi camp site on the shores of Lake Aviemore.
Grant Donnelly (14), of Oamaru, enjoys a dip in Lake Aviemore, near Otematata.
Loo Lane sign at the Te Akatarawa camp site.
Charlie Pelvin (15 months), of Timaru, plays with Harry, the Scottidh terrier, at the Waitangi camp site.
William Anderson (6), of Christchurch, plays cricket on the shores of Lake Aviemore.
Mikala and Isla (5) Attewell, of Christchurch, watch water spilling from the Benmore dam.
Every year, thousands of holidaymakers flock to the Waitaki Valley to spend their Christmas and New Year holidays.
Some still prefer to ''rough it'' by sleeping in tents, while others prefer the comfort of a caravan or motorhome.
Some bring everything but the kitchen sink - a few even manage to bring the sink - while other campsites are a little more basic.
Days are spent on the hydro-electric lakes - water-skiing, boating and swimming - or generally relaxing around the campsite, socialising and enjoying a traditional New Zealand family summer holiday.