Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky fly home to Byron Bay despite the area being put on high alert

They’ve both been in Sydney for work, and on Thursday, Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky returned home to Byron Bay ahead of the Easter holidays.

The couple, who married in 2010, were spotted disembarking a private jet at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.

Chris, 37, has been largely based in Sydney since January as he films the latest installment in the Avengers franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder.

Touching down: They’ve both been in Sydney for work, and on Thursday, Chris Hemsworth (far right) and Elsa Pataky returned home to Byron Bay ahead of the Easter holidays

In an interview with GQ Australia last month, Chris spoke about feeling nervous about picking up Thor’s hammer again.

‘There’s that same – if not more – pressure now to do that again,’ he confessed. 

‘So there’s a little bit of exciting nervous energy that is motivating all of us to reach a little further and make sure we’re covering all bases and approaching the scene from every angle.’ 

Incoming: The couple, who married in 2010, were spotted disembarking a private jet at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. Pictured, Elsa Pataky

Incoming: The couple, who married in 2010, were spotted disembarking a private jet at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. Pictured, Elsa Pataky

Acting up: Elsa, 44, has also been working in Sydney, after landing a starring role in Benjamin Millepied's upcoming film, Carmen

Acting up: Elsa, 44, has also been working in Sydney, after landing a starring role in Benjamin Millepied’s upcoming film, Carmen

Meanwhile, Elsa, 44, has also been working in Sydney, after landing a starring role in Benjamin Millepied’s upcoming film, Carmen.  

They were joined by Chris’ stunt double in the upcoming Thor blockbuster, Bobby Holland Hanton.

Chris and Bobby, 37, have become firm friends after working on every Thor movie in the franchise together.

Home and away: Chris, 37, has been largely based in Sydney since January as he films the latest installment in the Avengers franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder

Home and away: Chris, 37, has been largely based in Sydney since January as he films the latest installment in the Avengers franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder

Covered up: Both Chris and Elsa wore face masks as they stepped off the plane in their hometown

Covered up: Both Chris and Elsa wore face masks as they stepped off the plane in their hometown

‘I love my job and love working with my close friend Hemsworth. I am very fortunate to be in this position so it’s a lot of fun,’ Bobby told Centr.

He revealed that he and Chris even train together when they need to bulk up for the Thor films.

‘We purely motivate each other. It’s great training with him, but he is a beast so it’s not easy,’ he added. 

Famous friends: They were joined by Chris' stunt double in the upcoming Thor blockbuster, Bobby Holland Hanton (left)

Famous friends: They were joined by Chris’ stunt double in the upcoming Thor blockbuster, Bobby Holland Hanton (left)

Colleagues: Chris and Bobby, 37, have become firm friends after working on every Thor movie in the franchise together

Colleagues: Chris and Bobby, 37, have become firm friends after working on every Thor movie in the franchise together

Byron Bay was put on high alert earlier in the week after a local man tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday.

The popular Byron Bay Bluesfest music festival was later cancelled amid fears it could turn into a superspreader event. 

Both Chris and Elsa wore face masks as they stepped off the plane in their hometown.

Danger zone: Byron Bay was put on high alert earlier in the week after a local man tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday

Danger zone: Byron Bay was put on high alert earlier in the week after a local man tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday

High flyers: They were greeted on the tarmac by private jet tycoon Paul O'Brien (far left), who's a friend of the superstar couple

High flyers: They were greeted on the tarmac by private jet tycoon Paul O’Brien (far left), who’s a friend of the superstar couple

Elsa stepped out in a pale pink top, which she paired with a pink cardigan, and she carried a tan brown handbag on one shoulder.

Her dyed brunette hair was worn loose and tousled, and she appeared makeup free.

Meanwhile, her Hollywood hunk husband wore a white T-shirt, sunglasses and a camel-coloured trucker hat.

Pretty in pink: Elsa stepped out in a pale pink top, which she paired with a pink cardigan, and she carried a tan brown handbag on one shoulder

Pretty in pink: Elsa stepped out in a pale pink top, which she paired with a pink cardigan, and she carried a tan brown handbag on one shoulder

He also carried a black and tan brown carry-on luggage bag.

They were greeted on the tarmac by private jet tycoon Paul O’Brien, who’s a friend of the superstar couple.

Chris was seen grabbing Paul’s hand as he fondly greeted him hello after touching down.

Natural beauty: Elsa's dyed brunette hair was worn loose and tousled, and she appeared makeup free

Natural beauty: Elsa’s dyed brunette hair was worn loose and tousled, and she appeared makeup free