Head north to chillax
People often head north post-Mardi Gras to chill out and relax, or chillax as I believe the new saying goes. The weather is beautiful, the beaches are spectacular and the locals love it when visitors come to play.
You can get anywhere in the region in just a few hours, from the beaches to the hills. If you head to the beach, remember to swim between the flags.
If you are heading to a beach like our famous King鈥檚 Beach (at Broken Head) we locals say, 鈥淪wim between the fags鈥�. That鈥檚 right 鈥� it鈥檚 not a patrolled beach so always swim with a friend and keep an eye out for rips. If you are unsure about beach conditions, ask a local.
If you are joining us for Easter there are two events worth checking out. Tropical Fruits Easter party goes down the rabbit hole on Saturday, April 3 (that鈥檚 the theme of the party). It鈥檚 at the Jiggi Hall from 9pm and the line-up includes DJs Kandy Kane and Mr G. Tickets are $25. Visit www.tropicalfruits.org.au for more details.
The second event is the ever-popular Beats, Bowls and Blingo. This event is fast becoming a favourite with locals.
The March Beats, Bowls and Blingo will host the local launch of the Wear It With Pride Campaign. It鈥檚 on Sunday, March 28 at the South Lismore Bowling Club in Wilson St, Lismore. Tickets are $10 single or $25 for the family and the DJs include ELSCORCHO, Lady K & 1iSAMURAi.
If all of this doesn鈥檛 convince you that the Northern Rivers is a great place to visit, nothing will. So what are you waiting for? Head north, we don鈥檛 bite, unless you want us to.
For details on where to stay, visit www.byronbaypinkguide.com
info: For more on groups, services, organisations or community events in Northern Rivers, contact Sioux Harrison at ACON on 6622 1555 or [email protected]
Dermot Ryan is this month鈥檚 guest columnist and is the manager of ACON Northern Rivers Branch.
