Zac Efron and girlfriend Vanessa Valladares pack on the PDA in Sydney

Hollywood star Zac Efron and his Australian model girlfriend Vanessa Valladares have been spending time in Sydney this week, despite typically being seen in the idyllic Byron Bay. 

And on Friday, the pair were spotted enjoying a night out with friends, heading for dinner in Chinatown in Sydney’s Haymarket.

The pair, who met when Vanessa was working at the Byron Bay General Store & Café earlier last year, packed on the PDA and held hands. 

Smitten: On Friday, Zac Efron and girlfriend Vanessa Valladares packed on the PDA and held hands as they stepped out for dinner in Sydney with friends

High School Musical star Zac, 33, cut a casual figure in black skinny jeans, which he teamed with a grey shirt and a light blue denim jacket. 

He completed his low-key look with a black beanie and brown leather boots, which appeared to be R. M. Williams.

All eyes were on Vanessa, 25, who showed off her trim figure in a white bustier-top and a pair of high-waisted blue jeans. 

Going strong: The pair, who met when Vanessa was working at the Byron Bay General Store & Café earlier last year, looked close on the outing

Going strong: The pair, who met when Vanessa was working at the Byron Bay General Store & Café earlier last year, looked close on the outing

Casual: High School Musical star Zac cut a casual figure in black skinny jeans, which he teamed with a grey shirt and a light blue denim jacket

Casual: High School Musical star Zac cut a casual figure in black skinny jeans, which he teamed with a grey shirt and a light blue denim jacket

Casual: High School Musical star Zac cut a casual figure in black skinny jeans, which he teamed with a grey shirt and a light blue denim jacket

White hot: All eyes were on Vanessa, who showed off her trim figure in a white bustier-top and a pair of high-waisted blue jeans

White hot: All eyes were on Vanessa, who showed off her trim figure in a white bustier-top and a pair of high-waisted blue jeans

In good company: The pair were spotted enjoying a night out with friends, heading for dinner in Chinatown in Sydney's Haymarket

In good company: The pair were spotted enjoying a night out with friends, heading for dinner in Chinatown in Sydney’s Haymarket

She also wore a beige cardigan and black leather boots and carried a cream bag over her shoulder. 

The pair looked happy and relaxed as they strolled around Sydney with their pals, another couple. 

They kept safe amid the coronavirus pandemic by wearing face masks. 

At one point, Vanessa appeared to be vaping. 

Zac also stepped out with a small white bandage on his left hand. 

Safety first: They kept safe amid the coronavirus pandemic by wearing face masks

Safety first: They kept safe amid the coronavirus pandemic by wearing face masks

Out and about: At one point, Vanessa appeared to be vaping

Out and about: At one point, Vanessa appeared to be vaping

Everything okay? Zac also stepped out with a small white bandage on his left hand

Everything okay? Zac also stepped out with a small white bandage on his left hand

Everything okay? Zac also stepped out with a small white bandage on his left hand

On Monday, Zac and Vanessa were seen walking through the Sydney suburb of Paddington.   

An onlooker said: ‘They both seemed fairly relaxed and were chatting to one another as they left the Assembly Label store.

‘An Australia Post worker dropped a few things on the road and they both got down to help him. Once I realised who they were, the beanie in 26-degree weather and masks up to the eyes made sense.’

They're like the locals! On Monday, Zac and Vanessa were seen walking through the Sydney suburb of Paddington

They’re like the locals! On Monday, Zac and Vanessa were seen walking through the Sydney suburb of Paddington

Relaxed: Vanessa wore a beige cardigan and black leather boots and carried a cream bag over her shoulder

Relaxed: Vanessa wore a beige cardigan and black leather boots and carried a cream bag over her shoulder

The couple was spotted at Sydney Airport last month after flying in from Adelaide, where Zac had been filming the upcoming Stan Original movie Gold. 

The sighting came after The Sun newspaper inaccurately reported in November that Zac and Vanessa had split after five months together.

Last month, it was revealed Zac had purchased land in Tweed Valley, a town on the Tweed River in north-eastern NSW, for $2million.

Still going strong: The couple was spotted at Sydney Airport last month after flying in from Adelaide, where Zac had been filming the upcoming Stan Original movie Gold. The sighting came after The Sun newspaper inaccurately reported in November that Zac and Vanessa had split after five months together

Still going strong: The couple was spotted at Sydney Airport last month after flying in from Adelaide, where Zac had been filming the upcoming Stan Original movie Gold. The sighting came after The Sun newspaper inaccurately reported in November that Zac and Vanessa had split after five months together

Snapping up some land: Last month, it was revealed Zac had purchased land in Tweed Valley, a town on the Tweed River in north-eastern NSW, for $2million

Snapping up some land: Last month, it was revealed Zac had purchased land in Tweed Valley, a town on the Tweed River in north-eastern NSW, for $2million

Snapping up some land: Last month, it was revealed Zac had purchased land in Tweed Valley, a town on the Tweed River in north-eastern NSW, for $2million

Moving Down Under for good? He's apparently planning to build a home on the site amid reports he's staying in Australia permanently after relocating to Byron Bay in March last year

Moving Down Under for good? He’s apparently planning to build a home on the site amid reports he’s staying in Australia permanently after relocating to Byron Bay in March last year

He’s apparently planning to build a home on the site amid reports he’s staying in Australia permanently after relocating to Byron Bay in March last year.

Zac was previously in a relationship with his High School Musical co-star Vanessa Hudgens for five years before they split in 2010.

In 2012 he briefly dated Lily Collins, seven years before they starred together in Netflix’s Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

Famous exes: Zac was previously in a relationship with his High School Musical co-star Vanessa Hudgens for five years before they split in 2010

Famous exes: Zac was previously in a relationship with his High School Musical co-star Vanessa Hudgens for five years before they split in 2010

Relationship history: In 2012 he briefly dated Lily Collins, seven years before they starred together in Netflix's Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Relationship history: In 2012 he briefly dated Lily Collins, seven years before they starred together in Netflix’s Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile

Zac was said to be in a relationship with American actress Halston Sage at the beginning of last year, but the pair never confirmed their split.

Meanwhile, Bryon Bay ‘It girl’ Vanessa is also understood to have spent time with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth following his split from singer Miley Cyrus.

Multiple sources told Daily Mail Australia they’d heard the pair briefly dated following his split from the Can’t Be Tamed star in August 2019.

Rumours: Meanwhile, Bryon Bay 'It girl' Vanessa is also understood to have spent time with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth following his split from singer Miley Cyrus

Rumours: Meanwhile, Bryon Bay 'It girl' Vanessa is also understood to have spent time with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth following his split from singer Miley Cyrus

Rumours: Meanwhile, Bryon Bay ‘It girl’ Vanessa is also understood to have spent time with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth following his split from singer Miley Cyrus

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