The best behind the scenes photos from the Home and Away set this year

There's nothing but love in Summer Bay!

As any diehard Summer Bay fan would know, the cast of Home and Away aren't just colleagues, they're family.

While it's all business when the cameras are rolling, the stars of the long-running soap always manage to have a laugh while on set in Sydney's idyllic northern beaches - home to the fictional Summer Bay.

Take Georgie Parker for example - just a quick glance at her Instagram will prove her fellow actors and crew are not only her workmates, but they're her closest pals too.

We've rounded up the best behind the scenes photos from the set so far this year.

The boys! Georgie Parker shared this adorable shot of Matt Evans, James Stewart, and Patrick O'Connor all rugged up while braving set life in winter.
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Afternoon shift in the diner," wrote Lynne.
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Georgie posted this close-up picture on her Instagram, which she captioned, "Up close and personal in the Diner "

Smitten by the post, Lynne joked, "Hahaha! This selfie makes me look like Lord Lichfield

"Hahahhaa nailed it. 👌," commented Nicholas Cartwright.
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Take one! Luke Van Os looked right at home on the Summer Bay set in July.
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Lynne McGranger, Kirsty Marillier and Nicholas Cartwright were all smiles on set!
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Luke and his onscreen sister Kirsty, who plays Rose Delaney, posed for a photo while shooting on location in Young. "Just a couple of Delaneys doing epic stuff," Luke wrote.
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"There's always some funny guy trying to get in shot
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"Lovely morning spent at #Palmbeach with these two legends ," Ada Nicodemou captioned this on-set pic with Kirsty and Ray.
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So that's what the cameramen see! Kirsty shared a rare view of the Home and Away set.
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"Another day in the office, Best job ever 🎬" Luke captioned this on-set snap from a car scene.
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Georgie Parker and Emily Symons rugged up to brave the brisk weather while on location! "Night shoot in the mud with beautiful Em," Georgie penned.
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"Out on location shooting something very exciting 😆," Ada captioned this post alongside Ray Meagher, Lynne McGranger and Georgie Parker. We can't wait to see what they're filming!
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Lynne McGranger, Kirsty Marillier and Ada Nicodemou make work look like a walk in the park! "More fun on set today," Ada captioned this post from late May.
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Ray and Emily Symons couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces while on set in May.
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This photo from newcomer Luke Van Os' Instagram gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a typical beach shoot!
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Luke gave us another insight into the Home and Away set. "Behind the magic of all the action scenes, the @homeandaway medical advisor @sarewahh is the one responsible for making everything look and sound real, I couldn't do it without you. Thanks legend! ," he captioned this post.
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To celebrate Matt Evans' Logie nomination, Ada proved she truly is a supportive castmate by dedicating an Instagram post to the young actor.

"From the moment Matt came onto the show, he has put in so much time and effort into making every scene as perfect as it could be," she gushed about his professionalism on set.

"So I'm so thrilled that he's received a #logies nomination, it's so well deserved."

Matt reacted to the generous post from the soapie icon by commenting, "Thanks aunty 'itsamyboyyy,"
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"We're back baby!" On April 26, Nicholas Cartwright shared this selfie with fellow Summer Bay cop Kirsty Marillier.
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Kirsty and a Home and Away crew member goofed around in the hair and makeup trailer while filming in Palm Beach.
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"Dynamic duo My greatest mentor" Matt Evans captioned this snap alongside Home and Away veteran James Stewart.
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Georgie Parker, James Stewart and Emily Symons captured this sweet photo on their last day of shooting before their Easter break.
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There's always time for a selfie on the Home and Away set! Georgie and James couldn't look happier while shooting in April.
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The cast and crew are one big happy family!
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"Summer Bay's never been so classy ♥️♣️." Ryan Panizza, Jacqui Purvis and Ethan Browne looked a million dollars while shooting Mackenzie's casino event.
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The sun in Sydney came out and inspired Ada, James, Kawa, and Emily to pose for on-set selfies to enjoy the lovely weather.

Ada captioned the post, "Nice to be out on the beach yesterday in the sunshine 🌞," and Emily shared the picture too.

"So happy to see the sunshine today ☀️ @jamesstewart is in charge of the pics now she wrote.

Their former castmate Penny McNamee commented underneath the post, "What a goodie! How long has Jimmy been keeping that skill quiet?"
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James Stewart gave the fans what they want by posting a series of group photos with the boys.
Ethan, Kawa, Matt, and Shane all put their best mug forward and threw out some peace signs from set.
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"The Lads. I love the pic of Shane Withington. Such a pro. Always makes a choice I wish I had made. Can't stop grinning when I watch him," gushed James alongside his post with his co-stars.
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While onset the cast got together for a group photo and Georgie, Ada, and James posted the shot with adorable captions.

Ada wrote, "Morning from the Diner today."

"Morning y'all!! Theo's shirt.," shared James.

Finally Georgie penned, "Not bad for an early morning shot. 7.00 am glamor ."
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On February 23, Home and Away's head of hair and makeup Laura Vazquez shared this cheeky shot alongside Matt Evans at Seven's studios.
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Ada Nicodemou, Emily Symons, Georgie Parker and Ray Meagher hang out on the set of Summer Bay's fictional cafe, Salt, at Seven studios in Eveleigh.
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Georgie celebrates life back on set by posting this smile filled picture, which she captioned, "Back in the Bay with Ray "
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Emily Symons posted this group shot to celebrate seeing Georgie again! She wrote, "Beside ourselves to see our lovely @georgieparker again 💜 We missed you! @homeandaway."

Georgie responded to Em's cute message by commenting, "Beautiful Em, love you "
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Georgie and Ray Meagher hang out on the Home and Away set in Sydney's northern beaches.
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James Stewart, who has played Justin Morgan since 2016, is seen sharing a laugh with co-star Matt Evans, who stars as Theo Poulos.
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Georgie took a selfie with long-running H&A co-stars Emily Symons and Ada Nicodemou outside Summer Bay's fictional cafe Salt.
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Third wheeling! Ray is pictured with on-screen (and real life) couple Sophie Dillman and Patrick O'Connor.
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Aww! Georgie and Lucas Radovich, who played Ryder Jackson until May this year, shared a tender moment on set.
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This sweet pic of Georgie and Sophie is proof Home and Away stars are just as close when the cameras aren't rolling.
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