Liam Hemsworth and girlfriend Gabriella Brooks look a little downcast during a hike in Byron Bay 

Keeping their distance: Australian actor Liam Hemsworth and girlfriend Gabriella Brooks look a little downcast as they walk apart from each other during a hike in Byron Bay

Liam Hemsworth, 30, and his girlfriend Gabriella Brooks, 24, looked a little glum as they strolled near the New South Wales town of Byron Bay on Wednesday.

The usually loved-up couple kept a distance between one another and appeared somewhat downcast as they hiked through the lush surrounds of the coastal town.

The genetically-blessed pair showed off their fit physiques in activewear as they got some fresh air and exercise.

Why so glum? Australian actor Liam Hemsworth and his model girlfriend Gabriella Brooks looked a little downcast as they walked apart from each other during a hike in Byron Bay on Wednesday 

Gabriella flaunted her trim pins in a tiny pair of navy shorts and a matching singlet.

The model accentuated her trim waist by tying a sweater around it and coordinated with Nike running shoes and a pair of gold-rimmed sunglasses.

She wore her luscious golden brown locks in a loose ponytail and appeared makeup free, letting her natural beauty shine through.

Stunner: Gabriella flaunted her trim pins in a tiny pair of navy shorts and a matching singlet and accentuated her slender waist by tying a sweater around it

Stunner: Gabriella flaunted her trim pins in a tiny pair of navy shorts and a matching singlet and accentuated her slender waist by tying a sweater around it 

Muscle man: Liam showed off his muscular frame in a pair of shorts and a loose white T-shirt

Muscle man: Liam showed off his muscular frame in a pair of shorts and a loose white T-shirt

Distance: Gabriella walked a few paces behind her hunky Hunger Games actor beau

Distance: Gabriella walked a few paces behind her hunky Hunger Games actor beau

The stunner walked a few paces behind her hunky Hunger Games actor beau.

Meanwhile, Liam stared into the distance as the pair walked down the road.

The isn’t It Romantic star showed off his muscular frame in a pair of shorts and a loose white T-shirt.

Something on your mind? Meanwhile, Liam stared into the distance as the pair walked down the road

Something on your mind? Meanwhile, Liam stared into the distance as the pair walked down the road

Feeling chilly? Liam carried a grey sweater, which he popped on after he was finished with his workout

Feeling chilly? Liam carried a grey sweater, which he popped on after he was finished with his workout

History: Liam and Gabriella have been dating for about nine months

History: Liam and Gabriella have been dating for about nine months

Liam coordinated with a dark baseball cap and carried a grey sweater, which he popped on after he was finished with his workout.

Later, Gabriella was seen working up a sweat as she went for a light jog 

Liam and Gabriella have been dating for about nine months.

What's the rush? Later, Gabriella was seen working up a sweat as she went for a light jog

What's the rush? Later, Gabriella was seen working up a sweat as she went for a light jog

What’s the rush? Later, Gabriella was seen working up a sweat as she went for a light jog

Past: Liam was previously married to American popstar Miley Cyrus, but the pair split in June last year

Past: Liam was previously married to American popstar Miley Cyrus, but the pair split in June last year

They were spotted together for the first time in mid-December last year as they enjoyed a lunch date in Byron Bay with Liam’s parents, Craig and Leonie Hemsworth.

Liam was previously married to American popstar Miley Cyrus, but the pair split in June last year.

The former couple did not publicly confirm their breakup until two months later.

Meanwhile, In March, Us Weekly quoted an insider who alleged that Liam ‘feels more at home with Gabriella than he did with [his ex-wife] Miley and feels like he can be his complete self without any drama.’

Moving on: In March, Us Weekly quoted an insider who alleged that Liam 'feels more at home with Gabriella than he did with [his ex-wife] Miley and feels like he can be his complete self without any drama'

Moving on: In March, Us Weekly quoted an insider who alleged that Liam ‘feels more at home with Gabriella than he did with [his ex-wife] Miley and feels like he can be his complete self without any drama’