Zac Efron Reportedly 'Plans on Staying Permanently' in Australia Amid New Romance - Here's How They Met!

Zac Efron is seemingly starting a new chapter.

The 32-year-old High School Musical alum plans to settle into Byron Bay in Australia, People reported Wednesday (September 9).

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He is “renting a house minutes from the beach,” and “has been house-hunting. It really seems he plans on staying in Australia permanently,” a source tells the outlet.

He’s also making headlines for his blossoming romance with Vanessa Valladares. The two reportedly first met in June when she was working at the Byron Bay General Store.

“They started hanging out in July and recently took a ski trip together. You can tell that they are having fun. She spends a lot of time at his house,” the source also says. The two were recently spotted holding hands while out to lunch together.

He was last romantically linked to Olympic swimmer Sarah Bro last March.

Other major stars also live in Byron Bay, including Chris and Liam Hemsworth.

In career news for Zac, he has an exciting movie in the works with Disney+ that is a remake of a classic film.