Bindi Irwin shares last family photo of dad

Bindi Irwin has shared the last family photo taken before her Crocodile Hunter dad, Steve Irwin, tragically died.

The 17-year-old has paid tribute to her late father ahead of the Dancing With The Stars finale show by posting a photo of Steve, mum Terri, herself and brother Bob holding a baby crocodile.

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The last photo ever taken of us as a family. The day before I had to wave goodbye to my hero, without knowing it would be the last time. But Dad, I know you walk beside me always and your strength lives within me. I love you.

A post shared by Bindi Irwin (@bindisueirwin) on Nov 23, 2015 at 7:22pm PST

"The last photo ever taken of us as a family. The day before I had to wave goodbye to my hero, without knowing it would be the last time. But Dad, I know you walk beside me always and your strength lives within me. I love you," Bindi said on Instagram.

Terri Irwin tweeted a photo of Bindi sitting on Steve's shoulders.

"Honestly my beautiful @BindiIrwin, your daddy was walking beside you all the way tonight. He loves you so much," Terri Irwin tweeted.

Bindi will compete in the Dancing With The Stars finale today.

- AAP