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characterful furniture and made up with good linens. Your hearty breakfast can be
walked off up and down
that
hill. It's only a 10-minute climb (15 minutes in all, from
town), but only the leggy ones will revel in it.
Palazzo Motor Lodge
MOTEL $$$
( 0800 472 5293, 03-545 8171;
www.palazzomotorlodge.co.nz
; 159 Rutherford St; studios
$130-225, apt $230-390; )
Hosts with the most offer a cheerful welcome at this popu-
lar, modern, Italian-tinged motor lodge. The stylish studios and one- and two-room apart-
ments feature enviable kitchens with decent cooking equipment, classy glassware and a
dishwasher. The odd bit of dubious art is easily forgiven, particularly as Doris' sausage is
available for breakfast.
Cedar Grove Motor Lodge
MOTEL $$$
( 0800 233 274, 03-545 1133;
www.cedargrove.co.nz
; cnr Trafalgar & Grove Sts; d $155-210;
)
A big old cedar landmarks this smart, modern block of spacious apartments just
three minutes' walk to town. Its range of studios and doubles are plush and elegant, with
full cooking facilities.
South Street Cottages
RENTAL HOUSE $$$
$$$
( 03-540 2769;
www.cottageaccommodation.co.nz
;
South St; d from $230; )
Stay on NZ's
oldest preserved street in one of three elegant, two-bedroom self-contained cottages built
in the 1860s. Each has all the comforts of home, including kitchen, laundry and court-
yard garden; breakfast provisions supplied. There is a two-night minimum stay.
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.
