Christchurch.

We booked into the campsite at Kaiapou near to the park and ride for Christchurch only to find it was for commuters and only ran early in the morning and late afternoon, so we drove in.
The Earthquake Mueseum was on our list, and it didn't disappoint, telling the harrowing story of the 2011 quake and it's aftermath. The city is still dominated by cranes and empty plots of land we're buildings once stood. 
We could only park for 2 hours in the town so we went out to the gondola ride up Mount Cavendish for some magnificent views of the city. And lunch.
Back into the city for another 2 hours parking and a sightseeing tram ride. 
Jeannette met and old freind she used to ape around with.

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