He’s known for his role as the hunky superhero Thor.
And Chris Hemsworth put his muscular arms to work as he held two of his children at once – one in each arm – as he joined wife Elsa Pataky, on a family outing near their Byron Bay home last Thursday.
The doting dad dressed casually as he showed his softer side and carried his offspring in his buff arms.
![Hands on father! Chris Hemsworth, 33, showered his growing brood with affection as he joined wife Elsa Pataky, 40, on a family outing near their Byron Bay home last Thursday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/05/39F9CD0400000578-3896230-image-a-150_1478065267647.jpg)
Hands on father! Chris Hemsworth, showered his growing brood with affection as he joined wife Elsa Pataky, on a family outing near their Byron Bay home last Thursday
Enjoying time off since having wrapped up filming the third installment of the Thor franchise, Chris cut a low-key figure.
A round-neck grey T-shirt showed off the actor’s muscular arms and was paired with distressed black denim shorts.
Donning a pair of neutral-hued canvas lace-ups, Chris accessorised further with a black cap featuring the Adidas logo emblazoned on the front, and stylish gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses.
![Low-key: The Thor star opted for casual attire, sporting a simple round-neck grey T-shirt teamed with distressed black denim shorts](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/09/39F9CD0800000578-3896230-Low_key_The_Thor_star_opted_for_casual_attire_sporting_a_simple_-a-1_1478079355172.jpg)
Low-key: The Thor star opted for casual attire, sporting a simple round-neck grey T-shirt teamed with distressed black denim shorts
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Doting: Chris juggled his offspring in his arms as he enjoyed quality family time outdoors
![Multi-tasking! The popular personality juggled one of the boys with one arm while holding onto his iPhone in the other](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D0AE00000578-3896230-image-a-175_1478066458479.jpg)
Multi-tasking! The popular personality juggled one of the boys with one arm while holding onto his iPhone in the other
Chris looked every inch the doting father as he held daughter India Rose in one arm and one of his twin boys in the other.
The star’s offspring were also casually dressed in colourful ensembles with India Rose adorning her ponytail with a pretty white clip.
Joined by wife Elsa, India Rose, and twin boys Tristan and Sasha, enjoyed time in the natural surroundings.
![Cute as a button: Chris' offspring were also casually dressed in vibrant T-shirts and shorts](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D22500000578-3896230-image-a-174_1478066433497.jpg)
Cute as a button: Chris’ offspring were also casually dressed in vibrant T-shirts and shorts
![Precious: Chris joined wife Elsa Pataky, 40, for quality family time](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D21900000578-3896230-image-m-179_1478066605948.jpg)
![Precious: Chris joined wife Elsa Pataky, 40, for quality family time](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D1A900000578-3896230-image-a-180_1478066614896.jpg)
Precious: Chris joined wife Elsa Pataky, 40, for quality family time
![Curious: At one stage, the growing brood and what appeared to be the family's friends were seen patting a lizard](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D20D00000578-3896230-image-a-181_1478066632067.jpg)
Curious: At one stage, the growing brood and what appeared to be the family’s friends were seen patting a lizard
The A-list offspring were seen climbing up trees with their famous parents supervising.
They were later spotted patting a lizard with what appeared to be a group of family friends.
Elsa, also an actress, highlighted her svelte frame in an equally casual ensemble.
![Fascinated: The whole group looked enthralled to be out in nature](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D1BD00000578-3896230-image-a-182_1478066651835.jpg)
Fascinated: The whole group looked enthralled to be out in nature
![Let's take a selfie! Chris looked happy to pose for photos with what appeared to be a female fan](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D1D400000578-3896230-image-a-183_1478066666033.jpg)
Let’s take a selfie! Chris looked happy to pose for photos with what appeared to be a female fan
![Adventurous: The children were later allowed to go tree climbing, with their famous parents supervising](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9CE1900000578-3896230-image-a-184_1478066685165.jpg)
Adventurous: The children were later allowed to go tree climbing, with their famous parents supervising
![My turn! India Rose, 4, looked keen to make her way up the tree with Elsa standing nearby](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9CE6500000578-3896230-image-a-185_1478066696615.jpg)
My turn! India Rose, 4, looked keen to make her way up the tree with Elsa standing nearby
A simple green T-shirt with capped sleeves emphasised the Spanish star’s lithe arms, while white overalls teamed over the top accentuated her bronzed and lean legs.
The mother-of-three accessorised with simple black trainers and a stylish fedora hat, while her fair-haired tresses were swept back off her face in a simple ponytail.
Appearing to go makeup-free, Elsa let her natural beauty shine through.
In August, Elsa revealed to Woman’s Day magazine that she feels right at home in Byron Bay.
![Doting mother: Elsa made sure she was on hand in case any of her children needed assistance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9CE5D00000578-3896230-image-a-186_1478066942364.jpg)
Doting mother: Elsa made sure she was on hand in case any of her children needed assistance
![Hands on: The Spanish actress was seen cradling one of her twin sons in her arm as she happily watched on](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9CFC900000578-3896230-image-a-187_1478066959003.jpg)
Hands on: The Spanish actress was seen cradling one of her twin sons in her arm as she happily watched on
![Prized bling: Elsa's stunning wedding rings were clearly visible as she planted both hands on the wide tree trunks](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D09500000578-3896230-image-a-190_1478067008704.jpg)
Prized bling: Elsa’s stunning wedding rings were clearly visible as she planted both hands on the wide tree trunks
‘We can walk straight down to the beach, we can have a normal existence and the kids have a hell of a lot more fun than they did back in the States,’ she shared with the glossy publication.
Her and husband Chris have some go-to spots for their dining and shopping needs.
They are often seen at local eatery The Farmhouse, while Elsa is quite the fan of hippie chic-inspired ensembles from local fashion retailer Spell.
![Too cute! There was no denying the sweet expressions on their children's faces](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/06/39F9D2EE00000578-3896230-image-a-188_1478066975016.jpg)
Too cute! There was no denying the sweet expressions on their children’s faces
![Effortlessly stylish: Elsa opted for a simple green T-shirt with capped sleeves and a pair of white overalls teamed over the top](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/07/39F9D2F200000578-3896230-Effortlessly_stylish_Elsa_opted_for_a_simple_green_T_shirt_with_-a-5_1478071372507.jpg)
Effortlessly stylish: Elsa opted for a simple green T-shirt with capped sleeves and a pair of white overalls teamed over the top
![Cool and casual: The mother-of-three accessorised with simple black trainers and a stylish fedora hat](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/07/39F9D1AD00000578-3896230-Cool_and_casual_The_mother_of_three_accessorised_with_simple_bla-a-6_1478071372585.jpg)
Cool and casual: The mother-of-three accessorised with simple black trainers and a stylish fedora hat
Meanwhile a shopkeeper told the publication that the family just go about their business like everyone else, saying: ‘They see extremely down-to-earth for celebrities.’
Earlier this year Chris said he was content with his decision to move the family back Down Under, as he found the Hollywood lifestyle ‘suffocating.’
‘I love what I do as an actor, but when you are surrounded by it constantly, it becomes a bit suffocating,’ he told Modern Luxury.
![It's love: Elsa looked on at her famous partner adoringly](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/07/39F9CF0900000578-3896230-It_s_love_Elsa_looked_on_at_her_famous_partner_adoringly-a-4_1478071371565.jpg)
It’s love: Elsa looked on at her famous partner adoringly
![What's so funny? The pair looked to be enamoured with one another, engaging in playful banter](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/07/39F9CF2900000578-3896230-image-a-2_1478071370652.jpg)
![What's so funny? The pair looked to be enamoured with one another, engaging in playful banter](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/07/39F9CF0500000578-3896230-image-a-3_1478071370747.jpg)
What’s so funny? The pair looked to be enamoured with one another, engaging in playful banter
![Relaxed: The pair looked the perfect match completely at ease with one another](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/11/02/07/39F9CF0100000578-3896230-Relaxed_The_pair_looked_the_perfect_match_completely_at_ease_wit-a-1_1478071370368.jpg)
Relaxed: The pair looked the perfect match completely at ease with one another