Pregnant Elyse Knowles kicks off her birthday celebrations with a stroll on the beach in Byron Bay

She delightedly revealed she’s expecting her first child with boyfriend Josh Barker, earlier this month.

And there was further cause for celebration for Elyse Knowles on Wednesday, as she kicked off her 28th birthday with a low-key beach stroll in Byron Bay with her dogs. 

The pregnant model concealed her blossoming bump in an oversized white shirt which was loosely tucked into a pair of shorts.

Elyse looked every inch the boho beauty, and completed her look with a brown fedora and matching sandals.

The Block star was positively glowing as she enjoyed her outing with her pal and pet pooches.

Elyse and her boyfriend Josh have only recently returned from the Northern Territory, where they chose to announce their pregnancy news.

She shared the joyful news to her Instagram page on Wednesday night.

‘And then there were 3 #babybarker,’ she wrote, alongside a gallery of images of the couple on holiday.

The announcement came four months after Elyse and Josh bought a $2.3million beach house in Byron Bay.

Their new 1960s built property is located in the old part of Byron Bay town, just a short walk from the main beach and surrounded by tranquil greenery.

Last year, Elyse told Daily Mail Australia that the couple had moved to Byron Bay from Melbourne while chasing a more sustainable lifestyle for themselves.

Speaking at an event in September, the model explained she’d physically confront strangers that she would see littering in Victoria, before eventually leaving.

She explained: ‘I just can’t see it being left on the ground and when they’re dropping rubbish, I think they need to be told off.’