Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at a beach in Byron Bay

Sun, sand, surf and a super star to boot! Nicole Kidman surprised beach goers in Australia as she arrived for a day by the ocean in her native Australia yesterday.

The Hollywood star traded in her two piece bikini for a more demure Billabong rash vest and white towel, keeping her pale skin, and of course her baby bump, under wraps.

Bump watch! Nicole Kidman make a splash in her wetsuit on the beach

The star flew from Sydney to the beach side town of Byron Bay via private jet on Thursday, where she joined her country rocker husband.

She received a warm welcomed at the airport by Keith, who is in town to play The East Coast Blues and Roots Festival.

He is scheduled to perform a string of concerts in Australia before returning to the US for show in Baltimore on April 9.

Under wraps: Nicole kept her bump covered in a blue Billabong rash vest

While the star appears to be enjoying her time Down Under, she is reportedly on the hunt for a new home in Los Angeles.

The star was spotted looking for properties near her best friend and fellow Australian Naomi Watts last week.

A source told Us Weekly: "Nicole had her people call Naomi's next-door neighbors to ask if they would be interested in selling their house — even though it wasn't on the market."

The neighbours turned down the offer, but she is still on the lookout for a home in the $US8 million range.

During her time in LA, she also caught up with her children with ex Tom Cruise — son Connor, 13, and daughter Isabella, 15.

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Battle of the red carpet baby bumps

It is difficult enough to get a plus-one ticket to the most prestigious showbusiness awards ceremony of the year.

But three of Hollywood's biggest stars managed to sneak in an extra guest or two.

Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman were both carrying little stowaways at the biggest event on the movie calendar last night.
Looking swell: Best Actress nominee Cate Blanchett, who is expecting her third child in April, wore a brilliant aqua marine gown by Dres Van Noten to last night's event

Miss Blanchett won the baby bump stakes on the red carpet. The best actress nominee, who is expecting her third child in April, wore a brilliant aqua marine gown created for her by Dres Van Noten.

Miss Kidman, 40, who is almost four months pregnant with her first baby, also dazzled in her custom Balenciaga gown and Bottega Veneta clutch, and a glittering diamond necklace designed by L'Wren Scott.
Proud mother-to-be: Nicole Kidman dazzled on last night's Oscars red carpet in her custom Balenciaga gown and a 1,399-carat diamond necklace designed by L'Wren Scott

The sparkling necklace included a total of 7645 rough, faceted and polished diamonds totalling 1,399 carats.

A spokesman for designer L'Wren Scott yesterday confirmed that Nicole Kidman's stunning diamond necklace had been custom made for the actress but would not comment on how much the piece was worth.

However, an expert from Hatton Garden - London's jewellery quarter - said that the necklace would have a retail value of around £3million pounds.

Actress Jessica Alba, who is pregnant with her first child, wore a strapless empire line Markesa dress with Cartier jewellery.
So proud: Nicole's husband Keith Urban accompanied her to last night's event and kept a protective arm around her

Two nights earlier, Angelina Jolie had shown her bump for the first time on Friday evening at the Independent Spirit Awards.

She beamed as her partner Brad Pitt, 43, wrapped an arm around her waist. "I do not want people bumping into me so Brad is my protector," she joked.

The couple have yet to confirm the pregnancy, which will be her second, but speculation is rife that the 32-year-old is expecting twins. Judging by the size of her bump at this early stage, the rumours could be well founded.
Bumps ahead: Pregnant stars Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman both dazzled on the red carpet at last night's Oscars
Purple reign: blooming Jessica Alba wore a strapless Markesa dress with Cartier jewellery

Baby bumps weren't the only stunning accessories on the red carpet. Actress Rosamund Pike sparkled in diamond jewellery created by H Stern.

The star of screen and stage led the beauty stakes for Britain on the Oscar red carpet last night wearing a stunning canary yellow off the shoulder dress designed by Roland Lauret.

The London-based actress was with fiance the director Joe Wright who made the film Atonement which was up for seven academy awards including best picture.
Angelina Jolie with partner Brad Pitt: The actress's growing bump fuelled speculation she is expecting twins at a pre-Oscars event

Rosamund said that she and Joe started their morning with a French toast for breakfast and a three-hour drive to get the ceremony at the Kodak theatre in time because of heavy traffic.

Actor James McAvoy, leading man in Atonement, arrived at the ceremony with wife British actress Ann-Marie Duff wearing a blue gown created by Mosquino and matching saphire and diamond earrrings and ring.

The 28 year-old British actor said it was "incredible" to be at the Oscars.

He added: "What a great night for really intelligent film-making."

He said Americans found Atonement "depressing and humorous" while most Britons laughed less at the film.

Best actor winner Daniel Day-Lewis arrived with his wife Rebecca. Day-Lewis said he was feeling "like a British rail sandwich, a little curled up at the edges."

He added: "It's been a great ride but you do set yourself up for unknown surprises at the Oscars."

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Weekend Wedding Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman was back in her Sydney hometown
preparing for a weekend wedding to New Zealand
born country music Star Keith Urban.

Kidman and Urban, both 38, are expected to marry
at a Catholic church in sydney on saturday.

The glamour couple confirmed their engagement last month,
with kidman moving into Urban's mansion in Nashville,
Tennessee.

"I"ve moved to Tennessee for my personal life, "
KIdman told reported in Shanghai.
" I'm Establishing my new home there."

kidman and urban met in january 2005 at an Australian
government function in Los Angeles, Kidman's former home.
Kidman ended her 10-year marriage to fellow actor
Tom Cruise in 2001.

The couple had adopted two children, 13-year-old is Abelle
and 11-year-old Connor, who are believed to be arriving in
Sydney later this week.

The couple bought a sydney Harbour home earlier this month.
The 4-million-Australian-dollar ($ US 3 million) apartment is in
a Luxury housing develepment atop wooden wharf near the
sydney Harbour Bridge.

Kidman and Urban were this year named the richest individuals
in Australia's entertainment industry by business maganize BRW.
Kidman earned 22 million Australian dollars ($ US million) to 20
million Australian dollars ($ US 14 million)

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