And what better way enjoy Sydney’s summer than soaking up the sun aboard a boat in the city’s harbour - while getting a rather cheeky bottom massage from a pal.
The London-based supermodel was grinning as her friend checked out just why she is called The Body as she spent the day sunning herself with her son Cy on a day out with Australian restaurateur David Evans.
Taking it squeezy: Elle Macpherson gets her bottom massaged by a pal as she spends some time relaxing in Sydney
Ruff seas: Even the onboard dog seemed keen to check out Elle's perfect posterior Down Under
Tanning time: Elle Macpherson fitted in some relaxation time while Down Under, by spending the day on a boat with friends and her son Cy in Sydney Harbour
The mother-of-two looked elegant in a long white linen beach dress when she wasn’t sunbathing, while eight-year-old Cy also sported white trousers and his mother’s cowboy hat.
She was joined by a group of friends aboard the boat ‘Ghost’, which cruised from Manley Wharf to Sydney Harbour.
The Body: Mother-of-two Elle proves that she still lives up to her nickname 'The Body' at 46 as she dazzled in the little white two-piece
Aussie pals: Elle was joined by a group of friends on the boat, including rumoured on/off boyfriend Dave Evans, who is an Australian restaurateur (pictured right)And after the pals worked up an appetite they grabbed some pizza from Dave Evan’s Hugo’s Pizza restaurant in Manley.
Elle has been close friends with Dave for years and has had a rumoured on/off relationship with the fellow Aussie.
Macpherson has been in Australia all week and on Wednesday modelled Virgin Blue’s latest airline uniform on the catwalk in Sydney.
Elle has been close friends with Dave for years and has had a rumoured on/off relationship with the fellow Aussie.
Macpherson has been in Australia all week and on Wednesday modelled Virgin Blue’s latest airline uniform on the catwalk in Sydney.
Lazy afternoon: Elle and Dave lounged around on the boat all day and when they had worked up an appetite they grabbed a pizza from Dave's restaurant Hugo's
Mwah mwah: Elle says hi to one of her friends as she goes in for a double cheek kiss when arriving on the boatShe strutted along the runway with 60 cabin crew during the fashion show at the Pitt St. Mall in her home town.
But Elle had to fight back her tears while speaking at the show, saying: ‘Actually I’m gonna get a bit emotional. I’m really happy to be back and to see them [my family], particularly my dad, who’s unwell.’
The model’s father, Peter Gow, had surgery two weeks ago to treat his prostate cancer but has been given the all-clear following the operation.
But Elle had to fight back her tears while speaking at the show, saying: ‘Actually I’m gonna get a bit emotional. I’m really happy to be back and to see them [my family], particularly my dad, who’s unwell.’
The model’s father, Peter Gow, had surgery two weeks ago to treat his prostate cancer but has been given the all-clear following the operation.
Thirsty work: After spending the day soaking up the sun to work on her tan, Elle enjoyed a much deserved glass of champagne 
Flying the flag: The patriotic model jumped on the ship boasting an Australian flag 
