Naomi Watts, 49, hits the beach in Baywatch-style swimsuit

Just like the rest of us, Naomi Watts knows there’s no better way to beat the heat than by hitting the beach.

The 49-year-old Hollywood star was spotted enjoying a day by the water in with her two kids Alexander 'Sasha', 10, and Samuel 'Kai', nine, on Thursday.

Naomi Watts did Pamela Anderson proud in a Baywatch-style swimsuit. Photo: Diimext
Naomi Watts did Pamela Anderson proud in a Baywatch-style swimsuit. Photo: Diimext
The 49-year-old mum was seen enjoying a day at the beach in Byron Bay. Photo: Diimex
The 49-year-old mum was seen enjoying a day at the beach in Byron Bay. Photo: Diimex
She and her two sons Alexander and Samuel, hung out with friends and Naomi's brother Ben. Photo: Diimex
She and her two sons Alexander and Samuel, hung out with friends and Naomi's brother Ben. Photo: Diimex
The family flew Down Under just before Christmas. Photo: Diimex
The family flew Down Under just before Christmas. Photo: Diimex

Dressed in a red one-piece that would do Pamela Anderson proud, the mum-of-two mingled with locals and tourists in Byron Bay, on NSW’s north coast, while her sons splashed around in the water.

While her fire-engine red swimsuit was enough to turn heads, Naomi kept a low profile in shades and a hat, but she wasn’t on the beach to sunbake.

It was all fun and games with Naomi getting into the handstands. Photo: Diimex
It was all fun and games with Naomi getting into the handstands. Photo: Diimex
She showed the kids exactly how it's done. Photo: Diimex
She showed the kids exactly how it's done. Photo: Diimex
It's not the easiest thing to learn. Photo: Diimex
It's not the easiest thing to learn. Photo: Diimex
They got there in the end. Photo: Diimex
They got there in the end. Photo: Diimex

Getting right in the thick of it, the actress was seen playing with her boys, helping them to handstands, and even practicing a little acrobatics herself.

She pulled off her own handstand and a few push-ups, before kicking the ball around with the kids.

Practice makes perfect. Photo: Diimex
Practice makes perfect. Photo: Diimex
And then there was the race! Photo: Diimex
And then there was the race! Photo: Diimex
She could easily have been mistaken for a Baywatch babe. Photo: Diimex
She could easily have been mistaken for a Baywatch babe. Photo: Diimex
There were also plenty of sweet mother-son hugs. Photo: Diimex
There were also plenty of sweet mother-son hugs. Photo: Diimex

Naomi's brother Ben also appeared to be joining in on the fun with his stylist girlfriend Gabriela Langone, and some friends.

Byron Bay is a hotspot for New Year’s Eve revellers as it plays host to the popular Falls Festival.

A sell-out 25,000-strong crowd descended on North Byron Parklands to ring in the New Year.

He's almost as tall as his mum - when standing on a ball. Photo: Diimex
He's almost as tall as his mum - when standing on a ball. Photo: Diimex
Massages were also going round. Photo: Diimex
Massages were also going round. Photo: Diimex
Not a bad way to relax after Christmas. Photo: Diimex
Not a bad way to relax after Christmas. Photo: Diimex
Naomi stopped to pat a dog. Photo: Diimex
Naomi stopped to pat a dog. Photo: Diimex

Meanwhile Naomi dedicated her New Year’s Eve to another special Australian actor, Simon Baker and wife Rebecca Rigg.

Posting a photo of the couple to her Instagram account, Naomi wrote: “26 years strong... they’ve done good. #lovebirds #simonbaker#rebeccarigg #happybirthday#happynewyear”.

Naomi and the kids also spent Christmas in Australia and shared a special photo of the three of them beside a Christmas tree with the caption: “HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone!! Wishing for a fantastic 2018”.

The actress announced her split from the kids’ father Liev Schreiber, after 11 years in 2016.

Nothing beats a day out with family and friends. Photo: Diimex
Nothing beats a day out with family and friends. Photo: Diimex
Naomi split from her partner of 11 years Liev Schreiber, in 2016. Photo: Diimex
Naomi split from her partner of 11 years Liev Schreiber, in 2016. Photo: Diimex
The pair continue to co-parent their two sons. Photo: Diimex
The pair continue to co-parent their two sons. Photo: Diimex

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