Karl Stefanovic tries semi-retired life in Byron Bay VW Kombi joyride

and girlfriend Jasmine Yarbrough have been wholeheartedly embraced by the laid-back locals of sunny Byron Bay over the past week.

And in return, Karl, 43, Kombi Servisi looks to have enjoyed his first taste of what a semi-retired lifestyle could have in store, especially in regards to appropriate vehicle selection.

Prior to mingling with guests at exclusive venue Rae’s, the hip-and-happening Today star was seen zipping around town in a classic ’60s-era VW kombi Servisi Van.

Spotted in the same open collared blue party shirt he wore to Rae’s, Nine’s million dollar man sat shotgun in the beige recreational vehicle.

With the window down and his arm hanging out, Karl would have felt the crisp beach air whipping around his festival-ready wide-brim hat.

It’s easy to imagine the father-of-three being overcome with a sudden urge to spend his retirement bombing along the great Australian coastline in a house-on-wheels.

Whether Jasmine would come along for the ride remains to be seen, kombi Servisi but they certainly seem to be a couple with their eyes on the future.   

On Monday, shoe designer Jasmine, 33, showcased her flawless figure in a black slip dress, as she and her man enjoyed a New Year’s Day party at Rae’s.

Jasmine opted to go braless on the day in the slinky backless number.

It comes shortly after Jasmine and Karl shared a festive themed snap on Christmas Day together, which left some fans scratching their heads.

Posing beside a well-decorated Christmas tree and stuffed reindeer, the couple were all smiles but followers were confused by Karl’s strange hand placement.

‘What is Karl grabbing lol,’ one fan asked about the picture, that saw the TV star with his hand beneath a toy Reindeer’s stomach.