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THE WONDROUS WORLD OF WEARABLE ART
Nelson exudes creativity, so it's hardly surprising that NZ's most inspiring fashion show was born here. It began
humbly in 1987 when creator Suzie Moncrieff held a local off-beat fashion show. The concept was to create a
piece of art that could be worn and modelled. The idea caught on, and the World of WearableArt Awards Show
became an annual event. Wood, papier mâché, paua shell, earplugs, soft-drink cans, ping-pong balls and more
have been used to create garments; 'Bizarre Bra' entries are showstoppers.
The awards show has been transplanted to Wellington, but you can ogle entries at Nelson's
World of Wear-
ableArt & Classic Cars Museum
(WOW;
www.wowcars.co.nz
;
1 Cadillac Way; adult/child $22/8;
10am-5pm). High-tech galleries include a carousel mimicking a catwalk, and a glow-in-the-dark room.
More car than bra? Under the same roof are around 50 mint-condition classic cars and motorbikes. Exhibits
change, but may include a 1959 pink Cadillac, a yellow 1950 Bullet Nose Studebaker convertible and a BMW
bubble car. You can view another 70 vehicles in
The Classic Collection
next door ($8 extra). Cafe and art gallery
on site.
Eating
Nelson has a lively cafe scene as well as a varied array of restaurants. Self-caterers should
steer resolutely towards the fruitful Nelson Market (
Click here
)
on Saturday and the
f arm-
ers market
(Morrison Sq, cnr Morrison & Hardy Sts;
11pm-4pm Wed)
on Wednesday.
Falafel Gourmet
MAP
MIDDLE EASTERN
$
GOOGLE MAP
)
A cranking joint dishing out the
(195 Hardy St; meals $8-18;
9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, to 8pm Fri;
best kebabs for miles around. They're healthy, too!
Swedish Bakery & Café
MAP
BAKERY
$
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.theswedishbakery.co.nz
;
54 Bridge St; snacks $2-8; 8.30am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat)
Delicious
breads, pastries, cakes and small chocolate treats from the resident Scandinavian baker.
Freshly filled rolls, bagels and croissants, too. Take your goodies away or eat in the bijou
cafe.
Fish Stop
(24 Alton St; fish & chips $5-9; 11am-8pm)
Five minutes' walk from the cathedral steps, this
cracker chippy wraps up tasty fried treats with a smile. Small eat-in area.
FISH & CHIPS
$
