Pooch-ing around! Doting father Hugh Jackman cuts a relaxed figure as he enjoys leisurely stroll with daughter Ava and their pet dog in New York

By Sharnaz Shahid For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 04:38 EST, 19 June 2016 | Updated: 06:02 EST, 19 June 2016

Over the past few weeks he has been busy filming his final Wolverine movie.

But on Saturday, Hugh Jackman put some time aside from his hectic schedule to spend some quality time with his beloved daughter, Ava.

Cutting a relaxed figure, the 47-year-old star looked in great shape as he enjoyed a leisurely stroll around New York with his 10-year-old girl and their pet dog.

Chilled vibes: Hugh Jackman put some time aside from his hectic schedule to spend some quality time with his beloved daughter, Ava, on Saturday

Chilled vibes: Hugh Jackman put some time aside from his hectic schedule to spend some quality time with his beloved daughter, Ava, on Saturday

He kept his cool in a pair of off-white knee-length shorts and a burgundy T-shirt, which was styled further with a khaki cap and plain sneakers.

The actor - who is happily married to wife of 20 years Deborra-Lee Furness - appeared to be in great and content spirits as he made his way along the urban streets.

Ava is Hugh's second adopted child with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness. The couple also have a son, Oscar, who is 16.

Pooch-ing around! The 47-year-old star looked in great shape as he enjoyed a leisurely stroll around New York with his 10-year-old girl and their pet dog

Pooch-ing around! The 47-year-old star looked in great shape as he enjoyed a leisurely stroll around New York with his 10-year-old girl and their pet dog

The Hollywood couple - who tied the knot in 1996 - struggled to conceive children naturally and with the help of IVF.

'It was painful. It's not easy. You put a lot of time and effort into it, so it's emotional,' Hugh told The Herald Sun in 2011.

'From the moment we started the adoption process, all the anxiety went away. I don't think of them as adopted - they're our children.'

Hollywood couple: Ava is Hugh's second adopted child with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness - the couple also have a son, Oscar, who is 16

Hollywood couple: Ava is Hugh's second adopted child with his wife Deborra-Lee Furness - the couple also have a son, Oscar, who is 16

Meanwhile, last year, Hugh confirmed that the forthcoming Wolverine installment will be his last ever.

The untitled film, which stars Patrick Stewart and Elise Neal among others, will mark the ninth time that he played the character on the big screen and is due for release in 2017. 

'This will be my last one,' he told American TV personality Dr. Oz. 'It is my last time. It just felt like it was the right time to do it. And let’s be honest, 17 years.

‘I never thought in a million years it would last, so I’m so grateful to the fans for the opportunity of playing it. I kind of have in my head what we’re going to do in this last one. It just feels like this is the perfect way to go out.'

Letting go: Last year, Hugh confirmed that the forthcoming Wolverine installment will be his last ever

Letting go: Last year, Hugh confirmed that the forthcoming Wolverine installment will be his last ever

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