Elyse Knowles flaunts her legs in denim shorts at the beach in Byron Bay

Elyse Knowles has said she plans to use the coronavirus pandemic to take some time out for herself and enjoy life at a slower pace.

And the 27-year-old model was true to her word on Tuesday when she went for a leisurely stroll down Belongil Beach in Byron Bay.

The Myer ambassador, who lives in the NSW coastal town, was joined by boyfriend Josh Barker as they walked their dog. 

She looked every inch the boho babe in denim shorts that highlighted her slim legs.

Elyse also wore a loose shirt over a green bikini top, and accessorised with tortoiseshell sunglasses, an anklet and several bangles.

She stayed close to Josh, but they couple made sure to keep a safe distance from other beachgoers in accordance with the government’s social distancing guidelines.

Families could be seen strolling across the picturesque beach, with several of them joined by their dogs.

Elyse recently told fans she would be using the pandemic to take time out for herself.

Sharing a glamorous photo to Instagram last week, she outlined her plans to her 900,000 followers.  

‘Taking this time to feel gratitude for the little things that tend to be forgotten about when we are in the hustle of Go go go! Embracing this time for me,’ she wrote.

It comes after Elyse was criticised last month for sharing photos from her camping trip to Moreton Island in Queensland. 

Elyse left fans fuming after she uploaded a picture of herself and Josh alongside a gushing caption about their ‘magical week’.

Responding to the criticism, Elyse explained that she hadn’t been aware of the severity of the pandemic when she and Josh set out on their holiday.

‘A lot has changed in a week, let alone daily. We were away last week, and it was more so we weren’t near anyone,’ she wrote. 

As soon as they became aware of the severity of the situation, she said, they made every effort to return home to Byron Bay.