Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s turn up the heat in sexy Byron Bay beach pics

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky were spotted showing off their physiques at one of Australia’s most iconic beach destinations.

Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth were spotted enjoying the summer sunshine in Byron Bay on Tuesday afternoon.

The pair proved why they’re one of the hottest Hollywood couples as they showed off their physiques while frolicking along the Aussie coastline.

Actress and model Pataky, 48, was wearing a skimpy white swimsuit that showed off her curves as she soaked herself in the ocean.

Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky played a game of ball on the beach. Picture: Media Mode.

The Marvel star showed off his physique as he got into the game. Picture: Media Mode.

Her hubby, Hemsworth, opted to go shirtless, wearing only his grey swim shorts and a beige cap.

At one point, the superhero star was seen showing off his muscles as he patted himself dry with a towel.

The pair were later seen throwing a ball to each other while Hemsworth wrapped himself in a leopard print towel.

Pataky looked gorgeous as she enjoyed a dip in the cool waters. Picture: Media Mode.

The actress wore a white swimsuit which she paired with a statement necklace and a cap. Picture: Media Mode.

Hemsworth dried himself off with a very masculine leopard print towel. Picture: Media Mode.

Their beach day comes just a few weeks after the family were slammed by animal rights activists.

Animal rights group PETA hit out at the pair for taking their three young children to a rodeo in Australia.

The Hollywood power couple shared footage of their family day out with daughter India, 12, and 10-year-old twin sons, Sasha and Tristan, shown riding a bucking bull.

“Starting the year with a little bit of adrenaline! Rodeo night!! I almost have a hard [sic] attack!” Pataky, 48, captioned the video.

The couple headed back home after spending a few hours with their friends on the beach. Picture: Media Mode.

Hemsworth and Pataky were slammed by animal rights groups recently. Picture: Instagram

In the clip, India fearlessly emerges from the bucking chute, riding on the bull while gripping the braided rope. She gives it a red-hot shot before falling off into the dirt.

Elsewhere in the footage, Hemsworth’s son Sasha is also be seen bravely getting on the bucking bull before also falling moments later.

After Pataky shared the clip on Instagram, her followers were not impressed with the family’s choice of outing.

“This is silly fun, the animal is a living creature and is, stressed. One should have compassion and not participate in this silly entertainment, let alone support children in it,” one commented.

“Omg! So dangerous and irresponsible. Poor kids!” another chimed in, with one user writing, “This is awful! Animal abuse should not be celebrated.”

However, not everyone lashed out at the pair, with some praising the youngsters for being brave enough to take part in the first place.

Originally published as Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s turn up the heat in sexy Byron Bay beach pics