STARS ALIGN IN BYRON TO SEE IN THE NEW YEAR

IT appears Byron Bay is stealing the shine as the place to be for New Year’s.

Couple of the moment Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough were sipping cocktails at an inaugural New Year’s Day party at Rae’s on Wategos yesterday.

After spending the week at Byron Bay, the couple celebrated 2018 by sweating it out in a booth with their inner circle of pals at the luxury party, which was offering up “hangover cure” juice shots.

Hosted by ex-Sneaky Sound System member Daimon Downey, Francesca Webster and Moubment Group’s Katie Moubarak, the new annual event is aimed at bringing some of Sydney’s glam to Byron Bay, where a high number of celebrities and partygoers are now choosing to celebrate the New Year.

Meanwhile the Hemsworth clan, including brothers Chris, Luke and Liam, singer Miley Cyrus and actor Matt Damon, kept their celebrations behind closed doors.

Luke’s wife Samantha shared a glimpse of the dressup shenanigans at the Byron property, posting a photo to Instagram showing Thor director Taika Waititi looking reminiscent of the Thor character and Cyrus sporting a studded bra.

Singer Natalie Imbrgulia is also in town with her photographer beau Matt Field, sharing a snap on the beach with nephew Koda.

Naomi Watts celebrated in the area with fellow Aussie actor Simon Baker, who was celebrating his 26th anniversary with Rebecca Rigg. “They’ve done good,” Watts wrote.

Jade Yarbrough, Lauryn Rakic, Stoj Bulic, Jasmine Yarbrough, Karl Stefanovic, Caroline O'Brien and Josh Rakic enjoy Party One Fine Day at Rae's On Wategos.

Thor director Taika Waititi, Samantha Hemsworth, Michele Merkin and Miley Cyrus at a New Year's Eve party in Byron Bay.

Natalie Imbruglia with her nephew Koa at Byron Bay.