He relocated to Byron Bay five years ago to enjoy a quiet family life away from the bright lights of Hollywood.

And Chris Hemsworth certainly looked relaxed and carefree as he enjoyed a bike ride around the coastal town with his wife Elsa Pataky and their children on Sunday.

Wearing just a pair of boardshorts and a baseball cap, the shirtless actor displayed his muscular physique while soaking up the sunshine.

Daddy, daddy cool! Chris Hemsworth showed off his muscular physique during a bike ride through Byron Bay with his wife Elsa Pataky and their three children on Sunday

The Avengers star, 35, completed his off-duty look with a pair of sunglasses and grey sneakers.

Meanwhile, Elsa was seen riding her bike nearby, showing off her slender frame in shorts and a blue singlet.

The Spanish-born actress, 42, protected herself from the sun with an Akubra hat and appeared to go makeup free.

Looking good! Wearing just a pair of boardshorts and a baseball cap, the shirtless actor displayed his muscular physique while soaking up the sunshine

Pedalling along beside their parents were Chris and Elsa’s children, daughter India Rose, six, and twin sons Tristan and Sasha, four.

The youngsters all wore protective headgear during the family excursion.

However Chris and Elsa did not wear helmets, which can incur a $319 fine in the state of New South Wales.

Fun in the sun! Pedalling along beside their parents were Chris and Elsa’s children, daughter India Rose, six, and twin sons Tristan and Sasha, four

Chris and Elsa, who previously spent several years based in Los Angeles, have made no secret of they fact they prefer life in Australia.

Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald last month, Elsa said she would ‘never live in LA again’ after experiencing Byron Bay’s relaxed atmosphere.

‘We will travel back there for work when we need to, but I can’t see myself living in a city again,’ she added.

Leggy display! Elsa, 42, showed off her slender frame in a pair of shorts and designer sneakers

The Tidelands star also revealed that growing up in Madrid she had always dreamed of living in a beachside town with a laid-back atmosphere.

‘It is my dream, I always wanted to be in a place like [Byron Bay],’ she said.

‘Growing up I was very happy in nature, with animals, and I dreamed of living in a place where my kids can run around with no shoes on, surrounded by all kinds of animals.’

At least their kids are following the rules! Chris and Elsa did not wear helmets, which can incur a $319 fine in the state of New South Wales

Feels good to be home! Chris and Elsa, who previously spent several years based in Los Angeles, have made no secret of they fact they prefer life in Australia

Source: dailymail.co.uk