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The Holiday Season

The annual migration of holiday makers to Nelson, the sun spot of New Zealand, has not yet ended, although It has tailed off somewhat. From Christmas Day onwards, Nelson's population soared with an influx of thousands who came to lap up the sunshine. Nor were they disappointed. The weather, while too hot and dry for the farmers' liking, was made to order for the sun worshippers. Every camping ground in Nelson province was filled to overflowing and many found sites on river banks. Motels, hotels and guest houses were absolutely "chocka".

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A very familiar sight - Tahuna beach on one of the endless sunny days

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A section of the Tahuna motor camp

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Mr W. A. Cross, Balclutha, gives mum a spell by acting as cook at the Tahuna motor camp.

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The airy interior of the dining room at the Tahuna beach camp

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The Beynon family (Christchurch) relax at the Maitai camp

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Ian Lewis (Chch) finds fun in a bucket while Mrs R. Widdowson does the family washing at Maitai.

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Happy at play in the Maitai

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Doug Unsworth, Bill Rowling and Ray Watson entertain guests at the Maitai

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There was little space for play at the reservoir camp. The council could well consider acquiring additional land here for this purpose.

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Drive-in films at Tahuna beach

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The Hawkins family, Auckland, depart from the reservoir camp for more South Island touring.

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Kaiteriteri beach, one of New Zealand's most popular beaches

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Kiddies had great fun on these paddle boats at Kaiteriteri beach

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