Chris Hemsworth displays his muscular physique as he gets changed after a beach outing in Byron Bay

He’s known for having one of the most sculpted physiques in Hollywood.  

And Chris Hemsworth, 37, proved he’s in the best shape of his life on Thursday as he returned to his car after early morning visit to the beach in Byron Bay.  

The hunky actor – well known for playing the muscular superhero Thor – showed off his rugged good looks and buff physique as he dried off next to the parked vehicle.  

Thor blimey! Chris Hemsworth, 37, displayed his rippling abs and bulging biceps as he got changed after a morning swim in Byron Bay on Thursday 

The shirtless actor wore a pair of damp-looking black board-shorts that clung to his gym-honed thighs, as well as a taupe coloured baseball cap.  

He went barefoot for the occasion and completed his casual look with a silver wrist watch.  

At one stage, Chris reached into the car to grab a floral pink beach towel, before wrapping it around his waist like a sarong. 

A marvel to look at! The hunky actor - well known for playing the muscular superhero Thor - showed off his rugged good looks and buff physique as he dried off next to the parked vehicle

A marvel to look at! The hunky actor - well known for playing the muscular superhero Thor - showed off his rugged good looks and buff physique as he dried off next to the parked vehicle

A marvel to look at! The hunky actor – well known for playing the muscular superhero Thor – showed off his rugged good looks and buff physique as he dried off next to the parked vehicle

Welcome to muscle beach! The shirtless actor wore a pair of damp-looking black board-shorts that clung to his gym-honed thighs, as well as a taupe coloured baseball cap.

Welcome to muscle beach! The shirtless actor wore a pair of damp-looking black board-shorts that clung to his gym-honed thighs, as well as a taupe coloured baseball cap. 

Hunk alert! He went barefoot for the occasion and completed his casual look with a silver wrist watch

Hunk alert! He went barefoot for the occasion and completed his casual look with a silver wrist watch

Later, the father-of-three was seen loading the boot of the car with towels, wet suits and surfing gear. 

Not present for the beach outing was Chris’ wife Elsa Pataky, 44, and their three children, twin sons Tristan and Sasha, six, and daughter India, eight.

The family, who live in a $20million mega-mansion in Byron Bay, often spend their down time surfing and relaxing by the beach.  

Think pink! At one stage, Chris reached into the car to grab a floral pink beach towel, before wrapping it around his waist like a sarong

Think pink! At one stage, Chris reached into the car to grab a floral pink beach towel, before wrapping it around his waist like a sarong

Fully loaded: Later, the father-of-three was seen loading the boot of the car with towels, wet suits and surfing gear

Fully loaded: Later, the father-of-three was seen loading the boot of the car with towels, wet suits and surfing gear

Surf's up! Chris was spotted holding a sand-covered wetsuit, indicating that he'd spent the morning surfing

Surf’s up! Chris was spotted holding a sand-covered wetsuit, indicating that he’d spent the morning surfing 

Starting the day with a splash: Chris appeared to be lost in thought as he collected the towels and placed them in the boot of his car

Starting the day with a splash: Chris appeared to be lost in thought as he collected the towels and placed them in the boot of his car 

Letting everyone sleep in? Not present for the beach outing was Chris' wife Elsa Pataky, 44, and their three children, twin sons Tristan and Sasha, six, and daughter India, eight

Letting everyone sleep in? Not present for the beach outing was Chris’ wife Elsa Pataky, 44, and their three children, twin sons Tristan and Sasha, six, and daughter India, eight

The sighting comes after Chris confirmed he won’t be retiring his famous character after Thor: Love and Thunder. 

‘Are you crazy?! I’m not going into any retirement period,’ he told Poland’s Elle Man in September. 

‘Thor is far too young for that. He’s only 1,500 years old. It’s definitely not a film that I say goodbye to. At least I hope so.’

The movie, which is the fourth in the action franchise, reunites Chris with his co-stars Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman, and also features Christian Bale. 

Active lifestyle: The family, who live in a $20million mega-mansion in Byron Bay, often spend their down time surfing and relaxing by the beach

Active lifestyle: The family, who live in a $20million mega-mansion in Byron Bay, often spend their down time surfing and relaxing by the beach

It's official! The sighting comes after Chris confirmed he won't be retiring his famous character after Thor: Love and Thunder

It’s official! The sighting comes after Chris confirmed he won’t be retiring his famous character after Thor: Love and Thunder 

Confirmed: 'Are you crazy?! I'm not going into any retirement period,' he told Poland's Elle Man in September

Confirmed: ‘Are you crazy?! I’m not going into any retirement period,’ he told Poland’s Elle Man in September

Return: The movie, which is the fourth in the action franchise, reunites Chris with his co-stars Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman, and also features Christian Bale

Return: The movie, which is the fourth in the action franchise, reunites Chris with his co-stars Tessa Thompson and Natalie Portman, and also features Christian Bale