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They are Australia's Hollywood super couple whose monolithic new home is almost ready after almost two years of construction.

And as Chris Hemsworth, 35, and Elsa Pataky, 42, prepare to move into the multi-level hilltop complex near Byron Bay, stunning new photos have shown the extent of the property's $20million transformation.

In the aerial shots of the mansion at Broken Head on the far north New South Wales coast, the previously murky yellow walls are now gleaming white while the rooftop level is almost complete with its own built-in palm trees.

Almost there! As Chris Hemsworth, 35, and Elsa Pataky, 42, prepare to move into their multi-level hilltop complex near Byron Bay, stunning new photos have shown the extent of the property's $20million transformation

New lick of paint: In aerial shots of the mansion at Broken Head on the far north New South Wales coast, the previously murky yellow walls are now gleaming white while a rooftop level has been added with its own palm trees

Long-term project: The couple, who married in 2010, have been renting another home nearby as they await completion on their property

Finishing touches: The 50-metre swimming pool that was just a hollow shell in February was also starting to take shape - finished with a sleek grey-stone design

Side project: Construction has also been started on a large garage or studio outbuilding adjacent to the main building 

Family pad: The palatial property will allow plenty of room for Chris and Elsa's children India Rose, seven, and their twin sons Tristan and Sasha, five, to relax with a stunning view over the idyllic Broken Head Nature Reserve

The 50-metre swimming pool that was just a hollow shell in February was also starting to take shape - finished with a sleek grey-stone design - and construction has also been started on a large garage or studio outbuilding.

The palatial property will allow plenty of room for Chris and Elsa's children India Rose, seven, and their twin sons Tristan and Sasha, five, to relax with a stunning view over the idyllic Broken Head Nature Reserve. 

The couple, who married in 2010, have been renting another home nearby as they await completion on their property. 

Chris and Elsa first purchased the property in 2014 for $7 million, with locals dubbing the sizable home 'the shopping centre' or 'fortress Hemsworth', according to The Daily Telegraph's realestate.com.au. 

It will also feature six bedrooms, a media room, gym, steam room, games room, and plenty of outdoor living spaces.

But locals are apparently unimpressed with the new dwelling, which sits high above Seven Mile Beach and has been under construction since 2017.

Controversial: Chris and Elsa first purchased the property in 2014 for $7 million, with locals dubbing the sizable home 'the shopping centre' or 'fortress Hemsworth'

Resistance: But locals are apparently unimpressed with the new dwelling, which sits high above Seven Mile Beach and has been under construction since 2017

Coastal retreat: The mega mansion is shrouded by trees in the hills of the Broken Head Nature Reserve on the far north New South Wales' coast

 How far you've come! In the space of three months, an additional rooftop level has been completed and palm trees have also been built in to the property

'It seems excessive but there’s not much we can do about it - nothing surprises me in this town these days,' Byron Bay local Darren Birch told the Herald Sun in June last year.

In an interview with GQ Australia in October last year, Chris admitted he felt uncomfortable with his wealth.  

'I feel gross about it,' he confessed. 'I remember saving up for a surfboard when I was younger. The surfboard was 600 bucks and I saved up for a whole year with Dad’s help. 

Temporary fix: The family has been renting another home nearby as they await completion on their property

'I didn’t even want to surf on it for fear of damaging it. It taught me so many lessons about appreciation and working hard for something.' 

And he confessed he's worried his children will grow up feeling like they're 'privileged'.  

'I don’t want them to feel like they’re privileged in any way. The fact that we have money and their parents are famous, that somehow they’re special, that scares me because we grew up with no money,' he added. 

Life of luxury: 'I feel gross about it,' he confessed. 'I remember saving up for a surfboard when I was younger. The surfboard was 600 bucks and I saved up for a whole year with Dad’s help.