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A cranking joint dishing out the best kebabs in town, jam-
(195 Hardy St; meals $8-18;
packed with salad.
CAFE$$$
DeVille
(22 New St; meals $13-20; 9am-4pm Mon-Sat; )
Most of DeVille's tables lie in its walled
courtyard, a boho inner-city oasis in which to enjoy very good food - from fresh baked
goods to an eggy brunch, Caesar salad or sticky pork sandwich. Open late for live music
Friday and Saturday in summer.
CRAFT BEER
Free House
(
www.freehouse.co.nz;
95 Collingwood St)
Come rejoice at this church of ales. Tastefully conver-
ted from its original, more reverent purpose, it now proffers an oft-changing selection of NZ
craft beers, simple bar food and pizza delivery from Stefano's, the city's best pizzeria.
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Supplies & Equipment
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
Rollo's Outdoor Centre
(
www.rollos.co.nz;
12 Bridge St; 9am-5.30am Mon-Fri, to 3pm Sat)
The most specialised of Nel-
son's several outdoor gear stores.
SUPERMARKET
Fresh Choice
(69 Collingwood St; 7am-9pm)
There are plenty of places to stock up on groceries, including
this inner-city supermarket.
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Information
Nelson i-SITE
( 03-548 2304;
www.nelsonnz.com;
cnr Trafalgar & Halifax Sts; 8.30am-5pm
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun)
Loads of information on the area, including lodging and trans-
port, and will book bus and tour tickets.
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Getting There & Away
which provides extensive nationwide connections including direct flights to Auckland, Wel-
lington and Christchurch. Two small regional airlines,
Soundsair
( 0800 505 005, 03-520
between Nelson and Wellington.
