Holiday making in the Waimakariri Gorge near Christchurch

Holiday making in the Waimakariri Gorge near Christchurch

At the beach

"Summer holidays - happy toddler having fun on Woodend Beach." - Contributor's note

Allandale, Banks Peninsula, 1950s

We used to holiday at a bach in Governor's Bay at Christmas and go for walks. This is a photo of the walks we used to go on to Allandale. The trip over in a 1929 Chrysler was an adventure. 6 in the...

Physical education students at Centennial Swimming Pool

Two physical education students during the summer holidays relaxing by the Centennial Swimming Pool on Armagh Street. Pictured are, from left, Jackie Fisher and Suzanne Smythe.

Physical education students at Centennial Swimming Pool

Two physical education students during the summer holidays relaxing by the Centennial Swimming Pool on Armagh Street. Pictured are, from left, Jackie Fisher and Suzanne Smythe.

Coes Ford camping area

A boy with an inflatable inner tube at Coes Ford camping area.

Camping at Ashley Gorge

View of caravans and tents at Ashley Gorge camping ground.

Bacon and egg breakfast at Spencer Park

Wayne and Daphne Todd having bacon and eggs for breakfast with Robert Todd and Angela Darly at Spencer Park motor camp.

The Stratton family camping at Selwyn Motor Camp

Mr Stratton, Mrs Stratton with Barry and Denyse (and budgie, Tinker) at Selwyn Motor Camp, Timaru.

The Yellowlees family camping at Woodend

Stewart, Linda, Joe Yellowlees of Kaiapoi, sunbathing outside their caravan at Woodend Beach.