Zara Tindall soaks up the sun with her husband Mike at Hamilton Island in Queensland: 'What an unforgettable way to spend some down time'
The former England rugby star, 46, shared a series of scenic photos to social media on Friday, showing himself and Zara, 44, aboard a luxury yacht as they cruised through the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
'We had the chance to spend a few days on Hamilton Island this week – despite all the times we have been to Australia, we have never been here before and it's been amazing,' Mike wrote in the heartfelt caption.
'It's our first time being out on the water in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park too and it really was unreal. Queensland definitely has it all. Made some incredible memories. What an unforgettable way to spend some downtime.'
He added hashtags including #familytime and #memories, tagging both @queensland and @hamiltonisland.
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The couple, dressed casually in white tees and shorts, beamed in one photo taken on the deck of their vessel, with the ocean stretching out behind them.
In another snap, beachgoers are seen enjoying the balmy Queensland weather under clear blue skies as the pair relaxed off-camera.
It marks another cherished chapter in the Tindalls' long-running love affair with Australia.
The royal duo – who have been married since 2011 – are regular visitors to the country, travelling Down Under nearly every year for the Magic Millions equestrian carnival on the Gold Coast.
Zara, daughter of Princess Anne and niece to King Charles, is an accomplished equestrian and Olympic silver medallist.
She's also a long-time ambassador for Magic Millions, a high-profile role she's held since 2012.
Speaking previously, Zara said the country feels like her 'home away from home'.
'We have always loved Australia, and it is like a home from home for us... although the Magic Millions carnival is busy... we couldn't ask for a better way to start the year,' she said.
Zara previously confirmed she and her family holidayed in Australia previously, and that they adore the lifestyle.
Speaking to Hello! magazine, Zara once admitted she'd consider moving Down Under if the timing were right: 'Probably not while I'm still competing… but after that… yes, I think if an opportunity came up we'd definitely think about it.'
Mike added: 'Early January is bleak over here [in the UK] so it's nice to go and have a bit of sun. I love the lifestyle of Australia and the ability to get up early, go on the beach – especially for the kids.
'It's not a rushed lifestyle. I think it's a great place and we enjoy it so much.'
The pair famously met in Sydney in 2003 at the Wharf Bar in Manly while Zara was on a gap year and Mike was recovering from being cut from the World Cup squad.
They were introduced by Prince Harry and soon hit it off.
The pair married in 2011 and the couple have visited Australia almost every year since, only taking a break between 2020 and 2021 during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
They share three children, Mia Grace, 10, Lucas, three, and Lena Elizabeth, six.
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