Hey Leslie, I figure you're soon to be up and heading to the CDC. Let's hope!! While I LOVED ChCh, I was anxious to get going after 4 days of delays. If you have time, check out Lyttleton on your return trip. I took a water taxi out to Quail Island and hiked it--MUCH history!!! Then check out the Time Ball Tower. I know they suffered damage from the quake, but hopefully it is repaired. It's one of two left in the world. And, you can't go wrong with all the trails up and out of Lyttleton!! How many days are you scheduled to be in Mactown??
Best! Michele