Sleepy little Byron Bay came alive when it was thrust into the limelight after acquiring famous residents - Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski. Since then, real estate prices have skyrocketed and there's been much development which will continue despite the Hogan's departure.

Accommodation options range from camping to pampering. Whether you want a view over our golden sands or our fabulously lush hinterland, or maybe no view at all...it's your choice!

Surfers from near and far gravitate to Wategos Beach. Its northerly aspect makes it one of the best beaches for surfboard riding on the east coast.

Bushwalking, horseriding, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, sky diving are available for the energetic. There's a market on the first Sunday of each month.

At Easter the East Coast Blues Festival is the main attraction although each weekend the town is filled with revellers.

Cape Byron is Australia's most easterly point and the country's most powerful lighthouse is here. The views are magnificent especially during whale watching season.

• Community Markets - 1st Sunday each month
• Byron Bay Sailing Regatta - Feb
• Blues and Roots Festival - Easter
• Byron Bay Triathlon - May
• Ocean Swim Classic - May
• July - Whale watch season commences
• Byron Bay Writers Festival - early Aug
• Taste of Byron Food Festival - Sept
• Byron Bay Comedy Festival - Sept
• Buzz - Byron Bay Film Festival - Oct
• Byron's Chamber & Lions Xmas Carols - Dec
• Byron Bay New Year's Eve Street Celebrations - Dec