The Clarke family who have been using the bach since it was bought including (from left) Graeme, from Dunedin, whose first visit was when he was 8 months old, Shirley (now Coster), of Dunedin, behind their mother Velda, with Lynda (now Winter), of... : Summer not too far from home

The camp gets ready for its annual raft, canoe and tube race day. Photo by Clarke family. : Summer not too far from home

Daryl Anderson and his niece Jenna Wylie, both trophy winners at the camp's annual golf tournament last year, Jenna wearing the coveted ''green jacket''. Photo by Clarke family. : Summer not too far from home

Made by family members for Mr Clarke, these decorated saws recognise his skills as a carpenter. : Summer not too far from home

Part of one of two walls covered with photographs of family and camp events. Photos by David Bruce. : Summer not too far from home

Velda and Frank Clarke enjoy the view from the deck of their bach at Gemmell's Crossing Camp. : Summer not too far from home

The original entry door to the bach, named after the sycamore trees on the section. : Summer not too far from home

The sign says it all on Frank's barbecue pad. : Summer not too far from home

Frank in his fry-up shelter. : Summer not too far from home

The Clarke family bach at Gemmell's Crossing. : Summer not too far from home