Matt Damon enjoys boozy fishing day with the Hemsworth clan and Luciana Barroso in Byron Bay

He recently returned to Australia for a laid-back winter holiday. 

And Matt Damon, 51, looked thoroughly relaxed as he and his wife Luciana Barroso, 46, enjoyed a boozy day fishing at the beach in Byron Bay, New South Wales. 

The pair, who married in 2005, were joined for the outing by their daughters Isabella, 15, Gia, 13, and Stella, 11, and a group of A-list pals. 

Among the group was Chris Hemsworth’s actor brother Luke and his wife Samantha, who count themselves as long-term pals of Matt and Luciana. 

Australian presenter Lauren Phillips and her aviation tycoon beau Paul O’Brien, who often attend social events in Byron Bay, also joined the gathering. 

Luciana looked fit as a fiddle, sporting a strapless floral-print bikini that left little to the imagination. 

Among the group was Chris Hemsworth’s actor brother Luke and his wife Samantha, who count themselves as long-term pals of Matt and Luciana. Matt is pictured approaching Samantha (far right) for a hug 

Matt was seen catching fish with an unknown bikini-clad woman  

Matt was spotted approaching Westworld star Luke (left) for a hug as they reunited on the sand 

Australian presenter Lauren Phillips (right) and her aviation tycoon beau Paul O’Brien (left), who often attend social events in Byron Bay, also joined the gathering.

Luciana looked fit as a fiddle, sporting a strapless floral-print bikini that left little to the imagination

 The bronzed brunette covered up from the sun beneath a baseball cap and sunglasses, and accessorised her look with a long necklace

The bronzed brunette covered up from the sun beneath a baseball cap and sunglasses, and accessorised her look with a long necklace. 

Matt also looked buff as ever in a tight blue T-shirt and board shorts.

The Bourne Identity star also wore a cap and covered his eyes beneath a pair of retro sunglasses. 

Matt also looked buff as ever in a tight blue T-shirt and board shorts. Pictured with a mystery female pal (right) and unknown child (left) 

Meanwhile, Samantha looked svelte as she strolled down the sand in a black one-piece bikini and brown Akubra hat

aThe Bourne Identity star wore a cap and covered his eyes beneath a pair of retro sunglasses

At times, doting dad Matt was seen throwing around a rugby ball with his children. 

Meanwhile, Samantha looked svelte as she strolled down the sand in a black one-piece bikini and brown Akubra hat. 

She wore her hair out in natural waves and accessorised her ensemble with a layered gold necklace. 

At times, doting dad Matt was seen throwing around a rugby ball with his children

Matt was seen carrying a bottle of wine and beer can during the boozy day out 

Luke meanwhile looked relaxed in a white-and-blue T-shirt, red sunglasses and shorts

Matt and his family often spend time holidaying in Byron Bay, and are even rumoured to own a $22million mansion in the area

Her Westworld star husband meanwhile looked relaxed in a white-and-blue T-shirt, red sunglasses and shorts. 

Elsewhere, Lauren and Paul were seen in the midst of what looked to be a tense conversation. 

Lauren, who covered up in a floral romper, placed her hands on her hips as she mimicked the body language of her wealthy beau. 

He spent much of last year in Australia filming Thor: Love & Thunder alongside Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman

‘I’m so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home for the next few months,’ Matt said after arriving Down Under in January last year

Not present for the outing were Matt and Luciana’s close pals Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky. 

Matt and his family often spend time holidaying in Byron Bay, and are even rumoured to own a property in the area.

He spent much of last year in Australia filming Thor: Love & Thunder alongside Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman. 

‘Australian film crews are world renowned for their professionalism and are a joy to work with so the 14 days of quarantine will be well worth it. Australia definitely is the lucky country’ 

Then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed Matt’s arrival at the time, saying: ‘Hollywood superstar Matt Damon joining our homegrown talent to film such a major movie in NSW is a big win creating thousands of jobs for locals’ 

‘Australia’s management of COVID-19 and our Government’s tax incentives have ensured that our film industry is booming with many new jobs for actors as well electricians, carpenters, cooks, security staff, bus drivers and a massive boost for NSW’, he said 

‘I’m so excited that my family and I will be able to call Australia home for the next few months,’ Matt said after arriving Down Under in January last year. 

‘Australian film crews are world renowned for their professionalism and are a joy to work with so the 14 days of quarantine will be well worth it. Australia definitely is the lucky country.’

Then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed Matt’s arrival at the time, saying: ‘Hollywood superstar Matt Damon joining our homegrown talent to film such a major movie in NSW is a big win creating thousands of jobs for locals.’ 

Luciana gesticulated animatedly as she shared a conversation with her husband and Samantha 

In November 2020, it was reported that Matt and Luciana had snapped up a $22million mansion in Byron Bay

‘Australia’s management of COVID-19 and our Government’s tax incentives have ensured that our film industry is booming with many new jobs for actors as well electricians, carpenters, cooks, security staff, bus drivers and a massive boost for NSW.’

In November 2020, it was reported that Matt and Luciana had snapped up a $22million mansion in Byron Bay. 

The five bedroom property, which overlooks Wategos Beach, is regarded as one of the area’s most prestigious homes.

The five bedroom property, which overlooks Wategos Beach, is regarded as one of the area’s most prestigious homes