Surf's up! Chris Hemsworth puts his muscles on display in skintight wetsuit as he hits the sea with pals 

By Sarah Fitzmaurice For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 17:01 EST, 30 December 2015 | Updated: 17:26 EST, 30 December 2015

He may have spent many years overseas but now Chris Hemsworth is back home he certainly makes the most of all that Australia has to offer. 

The Hollywood heartthrob took part in a favourite Aussie past time on Wednesday, surfing up a storm with pals in Byron Bay. 

Chris, 32, may have covered up in a wetsuit for the dip, but the tight neoprene material showed off his impressive muscles. 

Surf's up! Chris Hemsworth was seen enjoying a surfing lesson in Byron Bay on Wednesday 

Surf's up! Chris Hemsworth was seen enjoying a surfing lesson in Byron Bay on Wednesday 

The hunky actor was seen emerging from the water to walk up the beach, carrying his board under his arm like a professional. 

The father-of-three was seen sporting several beaded bracelets on his wrists as well as a waterproof oversized sports watch. 

After the surf Chris was seen chatting with friends as he dried off in the sunshine. 

What a pro: The 32-year-old actor was seen emerging from the water carrying his board like a professional 

What a pro: The 32-year-old actor was seen emerging from the water carrying his board like a professional 

Bro time: After spending plenty of time with family over the past few days Chris appeared to appreciate some down time with his mates 

Bro time: After spending plenty of time with family over the past few days Chris appeared to appreciate some down time with his mates 

Hot stuff: While Chris was wearing a wetsuit the tight neoprene material showed off his muscular physique
Hot stuff: While Chris was wearing a wetsuit the tight neoprene material showed off his muscular physique

Hot stuff: While Chris was wearing a wetsuit the tight neoprene material showed off his muscular physique 

Wearing just a pair of navy board shorts Chris perched on a fence as he and his pals recounted their experiences in the waves. 

After spending plenty of time with family over the festive season ti appeared that Chris relished some downtime with his pals before New Year's Eve. 

The whole Hemsworth clan, including his brothers Liam and Luke, have been in Byron over the past week. 

Oh boy! Chris was seen wiping the water from his face as he left the surf 

Oh boy! Chris was seen wiping the water from his face as he left the surf 

Aussie dude: The actor and his wife Elsa Pataky made the decision to move their children to Australia late last year
Aussie dude: The actor and his wife Elsa Pataky made the decision to move their children to Australia late last year

Aussie dude: The actor and his wife Elsa Pataky made the decision to move their children to Australia late last year 

No shoes needed: Chris is often seen strolling around Byron Bay without any footwear 

No shoes needed: Chris is often seen strolling around Byron Bay without any footwear 

The clan have been spotted out together on several occasions and the whole brood were seen heading to the markets in the area. 

Despite moving back to Australia in late 2014 Chris has been in more demand than ever for coveted film roles. 

He starred in no less than four feature films in 2015 and 2016 looks like more of the same. 

As well as appearing in The Huntsman: Winter's War, set for release in April, the hunk will also appear in Ghostbusters, set for release in July. 

Hanging with the boys: As Chris dried off him and his pals discussed their experiences in the waves 

Hanging with the boys: As Chris dried off him and his pals discussed their experiences in the waves 

Ready for a big year: Chris is set to star in The Huntsman: Winter's War, set for release in April, the hunk will also appear in Ghostbusters, set for release in July.

Ready for a big year: Chris is set to star in The Huntsman: Winter's War, set for release in April, the hunk will also appear in Ghostbusters, set for release in July.

Thirst-quenching! After the surf session Chris was seen popping by a shop to pick up drinks 

Thirst-quenching! After the surf session Chris was seen popping by a shop to pick up drinks 


Comments (30)

Share what you think

 View all

The comments below have not been moderated.

 View all

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

Add your comment

By posting your comment you agree to our house rules.

Who is this week's top commenter? Find out now