Liam Hemsworth hides out in Australia after splitting with wife Miley Cyrus

In the wake of his split from Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth has been keeping himself busy by spending time with his friends and family in Australia.

The 29-year-old Hunger Games star has spent the past three weeks in his home country, seeking comfort from the people who know him best.

The entire Hemsworth family have been rallying around Liam recently, including his older brother Chris. 

Homecoming: Liam Hemsworth has been keeping himself busy in Australia following his split from Miley Cyrus. Pictured in Melbourne without his wedding ring on July 20

On August 5, Liam and Chris celebrated their friend Paul Barrie O’Brien’s birthday, before the brothers went for a surf together.

A day earlier, the pair had embarked on a gruelling workout in the backyard of Chris’ Byron Bay home.

In footage of the workout shared to Instagram, Chris can be seen flexing as an unknown male says: ‘These units getting around!’ 

Surf's up: The entire Hemsworth family have been rallying around Liam recently, including his older brother Chris (right). Pictured in Byron Bay on August 5

Surf’s up: The entire Hemsworth family have been rallying around Liam recently, including his older brother Chris (right). Pictured in Byron Bay on August 5

Good times: On August 5, Liam and Chris celebrated their friend Paul Barrie O'Brien's birthday

Good times: On August 5, Liam and Chris celebrated their friend Paul Barrie O'Brien's birthday

Good times: On August 5, Liam and Chris celebrated their friend Paul Barrie O’Brien’s birthday

It's playtime! On August 4, the brothers had embarked on a gruelling workout in the backyard of Chris' Byron Bay home

It’s playtime! On August 4, the brothers had embarked on a gruelling workout in the backyard of Chris’ Byron Bay home

Also on August 4, the Hemsworth brothers were spotted watching an AFL game in nearby Brisbane with their father Craig Hemsworth. 

In footage that aired on Fox Sports in Australia, Liam gives Chris a squeeze on the shoulder as he stands up and walks past him.

The day before, on August 3, Liam had shared a photo to Instagram of the sun rising over a deserted Byron Bay beach. 

Working it out: In footage of the workout shared to Instagram, Chris (pictured) can be seen flexing as an unknown male says: 'These units getting around!'

Working it out: In footage of the workout shared to Instagram, Chris can be seen flexing as an unknown male says: 'These units getting around!' Pictured: Liam

Working it out: In footage of the workout shared to Instagram, Chris (left) can be seen flexing as an unknown male says: ‘These units getting around!’

Family affair: Also on August 4, the Hemsworth brothers were spotted watching an AFL game in nearby Brisbane with their father Craig Hemsworth

Family affair: Also on August 4, the Hemsworth brothers were spotted watching an AFL game in nearby Brisbane with their father Craig Hemsworth

Brothers in arms: In footage that aired on Fox Sports in Australia, Liam gives Chris a squeeze on the shoulder as he stands up and walks past him

Brothers in arms: In footage that aired on Fox Sports in Australia, Liam gives Chris a squeeze on the shoulder as he stands up and walks past him

On August 2, Liam stopped to take photos with fans while driving on his own through Byron Bay. 

Earlier, on July 31, a smiling Liam was seen at a bowling alley with Chris and his wife-of-nine-years Elsa Pataky.

He appeared to have been having a great time, laughing with friends.

Soul searching: On August 3, Liam had shared this photo to Instagram of the sun rising over a deserted Byron Bay beach

Soul searching: On August 3, Liam had shared this photo to Instagram of the sun rising over a deserted Byron Bay beach

How obliging! On August 2, Liam stopped to take photos with fans while driving on his own through Byron Bay

How obliging! On August 2, Liam stopped to take photos with fans while driving on his own through Byron Bay 

Bowled over: On July 31, a smiling Liam was seen at a bowling alley with Chris and his wife-of-nine-years Elsa Pataky

In good spirits: He appeared to have been having a great time, laughing with friends

Bowled over: On July 31, a smiling Liam was seen at a bowling alley with Chris and his wife-of-nine-years Elsa Pataky

Liam has escaped to the northern NSW town in a bid to avoid the media spotlight.

He has done plenty of soul searching there, and was seen looking lost in thought while taking a solitary stroll on July 29. 

On July 27, he shared a selfie to Instagram that highlighted a beautiful sunset.

New beginnings: On July 27, he shared a selfie to Instagram that highlighted a beautiful sunset

New beginnings: On July 27, he shared a selfie to Instagram that highlighted a beautiful sunset

The Isn’t It Romantic star seemed to be enjoying a moment of reflection by himself. 

A week earlier, on July 20, Liam shared another photo of himself and a male friend during a bush walking expedition in Melbourne.

‘Australian mountain crushers,’ he captioned the snap, which showed the two men smiling with their arms around each other’s shoulders.

Support: A week earlier on July 20, Liam shared a photo of himself and a male friend during a bush walking expedition in Melbourne

Support: A week earlier on July 20, Liam shared a photo of himself and a male friend during a bush walking expedition in Melbourne

Happy to be home: Liam shared this photo from the summit of his hike, captioning it, 'Australia. No place like home'

Happy to be home: Liam shared this photo from the summit of his hike, captioning it, ‘Australia. No place like home’ 

Last month, Liam had been in Melbourne filming a commercial at a shopping centre, and was spotted on set without his wedding ring. 

Around this time, he also paid a visit to nearby Phillip Island, where he and his two older brothers were raised for part of their childhoods.

Liam and Miley announced their split on Saturday, after less than seven months of marriage.

Over: Liam and Miley Cyrus announced their split on Sunday after marrying in December last year. Liam last posted this photo with Miley on Instagram on June 2

Over: Liam and Miley Cyrus announced their split on Sunday after marrying in December last year. Liam last posted this photo with Miley on Instagram on June 2

‘Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,’ a representative for the singer told People magazine. 

‘Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers.’

Liam had last posted a photo with Miley on Instagram on June 2.  

 

'Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,' a rep for the couple told People on Sunday

‘Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,’ a rep for the couple told People on Sunday

How Liam Hemsworth escaped the spotlight in Australia 

August 5: Liam and big brother Chris Hemsworth celebrate a friend’s birthday. The two brothers also enjoy a surf together.

August 4: Liam and Chris work out with friends at Chris’ sprawling Byron Bay home. Later that same day, they take in an AFL game with their dad Craig in Brisbane.

August 3: The Hollywood hunk posts a photo of the sun rising over a Byron Bay Beach on Instagram.

August 2: A shirtless Liam is spotted driving through Byron Bay by himself. 

July 31: Liam has a laugh while out bowling with Chris, his wife Elsa Pataky and a friend. 

July 29: The Hunger Games star is spotted strolling through Byron Bay by himself while looking deep in thought. 

July 27: Taking to Instagram Stories, Liam shares a selfie of himself looking serious in a car at sunset. 

July 20: Liam goes bush walking with a friend in Melbourne after flying into the city for work

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