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Byron Bay is a popular destination for Wedding Celebrations and when you've got weddings, you have Hen's Nights for the Girls and Stag Parties for the Boys.

Here in Australia, a Hen's Party is a celebration held for a woman who is about to be married. A bit like a bachelor party held for men, but in this case a bachelorette party. So, the bride to be is taken out for a wild time with her bridesmaids and friends so that she can party one last time before getting hitched.

Obviously, a Byron Bay Hens Nights can lead to some pretty crazy activities, but not eveyone wants to wake up under a strange verandah with a dog licking their face and no memory of how they got there.

Byron Bay Art Celebrations bring a classy start to any Hen's Night Out that combines fun, art and a little excitement with beautiful nude male models. Shobhan Oliver is an established Byron Bay artist that has combined her passion for teaching art with having a really fun time. She leads a class for up to 18 girls where you'll spend 3 hours drawing male nudes at her beautiful Byron bay art studio. You can also arrange groups in other locations.

The best thing about this type of Hens celebration is that you can start your night with a bonding experience where the girls can let down there guard, have a laugh and get to know each other before the big night on the town starts.

All art materials, instruction, drinks and nibbles, and a lot of laughs are supplied. The models are always beautiful and you can take as long as you need to get all their details dowqn on paper.

For more information about contact Shoban for Bookings 0421694139 or visit her website at www.shobhanoliver-art.com

Accommodation for your Byron Bay Wedding

Going to the beach is one of the main past times in Australia. Many popular beaches are patrolled by surf live saving clubs, but in fact of the 11,000 beaches in Australia only 3 percent of beaches are monitored by life guards.

Learning How to Spot Rip Currents

Rip currents are the greatest hazards on our beaches. This national award-winning video presented by Dr Rob Brander of University NSW School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences shows what rip currents are, how to spot them, and what to do if you get stuck in one.

Scenes in this video are from Bondi Beach in Sydney as well as other beaches in the Sydney Area. Beacause Sydney has such a rocky coast line with small coves and bays, there are a lot of rips and dangerous surf conditions, but if you take care and swim between the flags you should always be safe.

Enjoy the ocean. It is one of life's simple pleasures.

Every October, people gather in Wooli for The Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships. A Goanna is an iconic Australian lizard similar to a monitor lizard that can grow to nearly 2 metres in length.

Goanna Pulling is where 2 people lay facing each other on a mat and perform a tug-o-war, but instead of pulling the rope with their hands they have a leather belt that is around their heads. Then, they arch their backs and push with their hands to pull their opponent across a line like a traditional tugging match.

Wooli has been hosting The Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships every October. 2012 will be Wooli's 26th annual Goanna Pulling Championship.

The Goanna Pulling Championship is a great holiday where lots of things are happening in Wooli: Wood Chopping, Childrens Races, The Wooli Sprint, Brick Carrying, Fireworks and special markets. Goanna Pulling is not just for the men - it's a fun filled experience for all the family.

Wooli is normally a quiet seaside village where you can have a perfect family holiday. Wooli is in the NSW North Coast in the Clarence Valley 30 minutes from Grafton.

Accommodation in Wooli

2012 Frankston Waterfront Festival is set to be the best event of the year. Starting on Sat the 14th and going to Sunday the 15th, you'll find free entertainment, live music, food and wine and activities all weekend. Come and try activities including human bowling, martial arts, circus skills, beach cricket and more.

There will be a main stage with an impressive line up: the Dirty Boogie Band, Ash Ball, Bac2 Bac, Geoff Achison and Hopwood, Matt Katsis and Blakiston's Owl and Heidi Louise. Performances from Code One, Brighter At Night, Sunday Rain, Peninsula Folk Club and the Mere Poets will also take place over both days.

Don't miss the fireworks on the Saturday night at 9.45pm.

See beach soccer on Frankston's award-winning clean and friendly beach, offering tricks from some of the state's best along with the chance for novices to try this exciting sport for themselves. The Australian Football Skool will be hosting a beach soccer tournament on both days.

If you want more, keep an eye out for croquet, craft activities, chalk art and fitness tips from Fenix Fitness Club, an interactive children's garden, environmental displays and cooking demonstrations.

There's no better way to spend your summer weekend in Frankston - just a short drive from Melbourne at the start of the Mornington Peninsula.

Accommodation in Frankston