With the release of her film The Lorax and scooping a Grammy last month, Taylor Swift has had a busy 2012 so far.

So the country star certainly seemed to be making the most of a trip to Australia as she was spotted spending a day at the beach.

The 22-year-old splashed around in the surf with friends on Cottesloe beach in Perth, Australia.

Fun in the sun: Taylor Swift was seen enjoying a day at the beach in Perth, Australia

Taylor resembled a 1950s Barbie doll in her black and white halterneck bikini, which she teamed with a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses and swept her hair into a sweet ponytail.

The singer showed off her trim figure as she soaked up the sun and then cooled off with a quick dip in the ocean.

When it was time to head home the star covered up with a flirty striped sundress and gathered her belongings into a large green bag.


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Vintage inspired: Taylor resembled a 1950s Barbie doll in her black and white bikini

Red hot: Taylor accessorised with tortoiseshell sunglasses and scarlet lipstick

Down Under: The star is in Australia as part of her tour and performed a concert later in the day

However it hasn’t all been fun in the sun for Taylor.

She is in Perth as part of her tour and performed a concert for her fans later in the day.

She seemed in great spirits as she enjoyed the sunshine and it seems the reason for her good mood may be a new love in her life.

Keeping in touch: Taylor was also seen checking messages on her phone as she enjoyed her beach day out


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Splashing around: Taylor cooled off with a dip in the ocean after soaking up the sun

Girls’ day out: Taylor made the most of the sunshine with some of her friends as they sunned themselves on the beach

Making the most of her trip: Taylor knew how to mix business with pleasure as she hit the beach before her concert

Taking a dip: The water seemed to be a little cold as Taylor was spotted running out of the surf

Taylor recently denied having a boyfriend during an appearance on the Ellen show.

But according to reports she may be dating quarterback Tim Tebow.

According to Radar Online, Taylor and Tim were spotted getting ‘cosy’ at a pre-Oscar party.

Flaunting her figure: Taylor showed off her trim frame in the striped two-piece


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Taking a break: The singer has had a busy 2012 so far after scooping a Grammy and with the release of her movie The Lorax

Barbie girl: Taylor looked like a cross between a doll and a 1950s pin-up girl

Flirty: Taylor slipped on a sundress when it was time to head home

‘They were together for almost an hour,’ an insider said. ‘She approached Tim and he looked more than happy to be talking with her.’

Another outlet reports that Tim, 24, and Taylor, 22, had dinner together on Monday in Century City.

‘After dinner, he walked her out, and then he walked back in to join two other people,’ an eyewitness said.


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Performing: Taylor is also in Perth as part of her music tour and sang in concert for her fans

Rocking out: Taylor certainly didn’t disappoint her fans as she put on a show-stopping performance