Michelle Keegan shows off ripped stomach in bikini on solo holiday to Australia

Our Girl actor Michelle Keegan shared shots of her beautifully tanned and toned as she embarked on a solo trip in Australia.

The former Corrie star 35, recently made the trip to OZ for work but during a gap in filming schedule she bravely chose to explore the north of the country by herself.

Michelle took to Instagram sharing shots of her incredible finds including a waterfalls, trains, boomerangs and acres of lush green scenery in a video set to One Direction 's Night Changes.

And fans couldn't help but notice her sun kissed skin and incredible abs as she chilled out enjoying a cocktail.

The TV fave told followers: "Last weekend I had some time off work so decided to explore more of Australia and took myself on a little solo trip north to Cairns!

"Where I ate, drank, met koalas (yes I bought the photo) took a train journey through the rainforest, wandered through the heritage markets and asked a stranger to take a picture of me.

"I had the most amazing time. Yes travelling alone can be scary but life’s too short to let that fear get in your way!"

Urging others to follow her lead she added: "Take the trip, make the memories & capture them to remember forever."

Michelle is in Oz for filming BBC drama Ten Pound Poms while husband Mark has work commitment of his own back home.

Fans praised Michelle for stepping out of her comfort zone and travelling solo, with one follower adding: "Looks amazing, well done for going solo."

And Michelle isn't the only one to take on new challenges as her hubby Mark is filming a new show with his brother and dad and some pals which will take them to the limit.

The BBC one show, A Wright Old Adventure that will be aired on the BBC, will see Mark and his pals go-karting in Llandudno, kite-surfing in Co Down and cycling in the Scottish Highlands.

Speaking of the new show he gushed: "It’s a dream come true and I can’t wait. It’s gonna be one hell of a ride."