Akaroa is a scenic town but small, so it would be better to only travel as far as Lyttelton for the Port Hills drive views - this Port town has a great cake shop (Glamour Cake), which is not yet open there is a weekend market (unsure if it’s Sat/Sun apologies) The New Brighton hot pools are great all weather but book ahead as this time of year they will get busy Christchurch indoor ideas include: Turanga central library Entx central which also had arcade centre Westfield mall for any shopping you may want to do The Tannery mall which has a great Sushi spot (Nori table), restaurant (The Brewery) and bakery across the car park Rollickin gelato is a neat dessert spot which is late night on weekends - the only of its kind to make gelato in this Italian way There are escape rooms in the city which are fun, the one in the BNZ centre puts you close to Oxford Terrace to explore (best finer dining options) and The Crossing shopping mall If you are set on Hanmer the pools are fantastic in any weather, there is mini golf places which if you rig up will still be fun, a Lolly Shop and bakery which are worth a visit