If you grew up in Australia, chances are you’ll be well familiar with the lives and loves of Summer Bay’s locale.
Yep, after Home and Away‘s first episode aired back in 1988, it would be safe to say Aussies were very quickly taken with the drama-filled storylines and explosive twists which so frequently grace the show’s narratives.
And like the timeless wonder it is, generations have tuned into the soap at various points in time.
Those who watched the show in the 2000s and early 2010s are in for a particular treat at the moment.
Remember the days of Martha, Jack, Belle, Aidan and Geoff?
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From Geoff’s unexpected shedding of his ‘good guy’ image, to Martha’s brush with a strip club (the drama!), you’ll no doubt remember the dramatic twists and turns that dominated their narratives.
And here to give us the nostalgic flashback we never knew we needed are some of the stars of the noughties era – and they’ve single-handedly proved it was the show’s hey-day.
Or was it? Perhaps you can decide for yourself from the archived images below – there’s some real rippers in there that might convince you…
Summer Bay High
A nostalgic throwback for the ages! Aussie actor Lincoln Lewis shared this brilliant throwback to his Instagram in April – Jai’s haircut was such a 2007 mood.
Lincoln and Rebecca Breeds
Characters Geoff and Ruby had an undeniable spark on the show – but IRL, actress Rebecca Breeds married another co-star, Luke Mitchell.
Wedding
It’s not a soap opera without its fair share of drama-filled weddings! Aidan and Belle’s sweet nuptials were actually pretty low-key compared to some of the other explosive ceremonyies Summer Bay has witnessed.
Red Carpet
We’re not sure what the best thing about this picture is: Jessica Tovey’s iconic buttercup yellow dress, or the spiked ‘surfer dude’ chop the boys are rocking – if the late 2000s could be summed up in a pic, this would be it.
Group 3
The lads of Summer Bay share a candid snap away from the film set. Todd Lasance, Paul O’Brien, Dan Ewing and Lincoln Lewis are all smiles.
Group 4
More boys of the bay brushed up flash for a fancy event back in the day – check out the velvet tux!
Hair
Todd wasn’t trying to distract Lynne McGregor at all here… really.
Aidan Geoff
Summer Bay High’s iconic uniform also included frosted tips for a moment there.
Group
What a bunch! Lincoln shared this sweet snap of the cast following one of his final scenes.
Group 2
Everyone looks great in this pic, don’t get us wrong, but we need to talk about Tessa James’s bleach blonde ‘do…
Geoff Nicole
Characters Geoff and Nicole also had a whirlwind romance back in the day.
Dressing gowns
Behind the scenes snaps are always a joy, particularly when Mark Furze is in a bright pink robe…
Belle Aidan 2
Belle and Aidan’s Home and Away love story will forever be iconic.
Aidan and Belle
These two oozed chemistry on-screen, but as for off screen? Perhaps not so much…
Beach
What a gang! Home & Away‘s hey day era was at a peak here and we won’t hear another word against it.
Aidan
Filming after hours had its perks – those being sunsets, sunrises and all the colours in-between.
Golf course
And they’re still friends to this day! Luke Mitchell thrilled fans when he shared this gem to Instagram back in December. Lincoln Younes, Todd Lasance, Charles Cottier and Adam Demos looked like they had quite the reunion.
