If you have any additional questions about our Snorkeling Byron Bay tour, please call us on +61 407 522 422 or fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
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4-5 Manta Rays, Dolphins, Hawksbill Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Fish & Sooty Oystercatchers
Julian Rocks
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The rain did not stop us having a fantastic day in the water! We had dolphins swimming with us in the nursery, 4-5 manta rays spotted & a rare sighting of sooty oystercatchers on the rocks! Calm with light showers & 5-8m visibility
2.5 km off Byron Bay’s Main Beach, a rock formation called known locally by it Indigenous name of ‘Nguthungulli‘. Also known as Julian Rocks Nature Reserve, this rocky outcrop is rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia. This incredible place offers protected, safe and shallow waters perfect for snorkelling and freediving. Sitting off the most easterly point of Australia, Julian rocks is a convergence point of warm tropical and cooler temperate waters, making it a marine wildlife hotspot! Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks, Grey Nurse Sharks and Turtles are all common visitors. It’s a perfect environment for snorkelling and freediving with prolific fish life and multiple areas to explore.
Enjoy the sights of the Byron coastline onboard our comfortable purpose built vessel “Out Of The Blue”. We often encounter local dolphins and other marine life on the way to Julian Rocks!
$129 per adult
$109 per child (7-12yrs) - minimum age is 7yrs (All snorkelers must be able to swim 200m unassisted)
$347 for 2 adults + 1 child
$456 for 2 adults + 2 children
$119 per person for large groups (16 pax.) - Private Charter
2 hours
Marine Biologist Guided Tour
Mask & Snorkel
Fins
Wetsuit
Reef safe sunscreen
Sunglasses
Drinking Water
Underwater Camera
Hat & change of Dry Clothes
Towel & Swimmers
The vessel departs from Brunswick Heads Marina, NSW. This is a 15-20min drive north of Byron Bay
If you are looking for directions or need more information about boarding, please click the button below.
Exploring Byron Bay on foot can lead you to some wondrous places, but there’s a whole other world to explore under the rolling waves of the Byron Bay coast!
Cape Byron Marine Park is a 37km stretch of coastline that starts at the Brunswick River in the North and extends to Lennox Head in the South. This protected subtropical habitat supports a biodiverse community of marine life including some threatened and protected species.
Nestled within the Marine Park and visible from Main Beach in Byron Bay is Julian Rocks, known locally as ‘Nguthungulli’ (pronounced nuth-un-gully), the Arakwal-Bundjalung word meaning ‘Father of the World’. In Aboriginal Dreamtime, Nguthungulli was the creator of land, water, animals and plants. After he created this beautiful place, he chose to rest in a cave at Julian Rocks.
Nguthungulli is a sacred site and has been protected for many decades. Its protection has allowed marine life to thrive in the unspoiled turquoise waters that surround the rock formations. From friendly Wobbegongs to Manta Rays, hundreds of colourful fish species, Nurse Sharks, Dolphins, Sea Turtles and more – Julian Rocks is one of the most awe-inspiring snorkel locations in Australia (it’s like a micro Great Barrier Reef!).
Hop aboard and experience a once-in-a-lifetime snorkel tour with Out Of The Blue Adventures – Byron Bay’s top-rated water-based adventure tour company.
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Yes, with only 16 tickets per trip, tours can sell out (but are never crowded). Book as far in advance as you can to guarantee your desired day and time.
You can make last minute bookings, but please call us on 0407522422 as we may need to arrange your refreshments or transfers in advance.
Learn more about our Eco Vessel
There is an abundance of marine life to experience! You’ll see plenty of colourful fish (there are hundreds of species in the area), also you might just spot a Turtle, Wobbegong, Manta Ray, Eagle Ray, Leopard Shark, Grey Nurse Shark and even a Dolphin or Whale. The time of year affects the marine life you might encounter, so head to the Marine Life page to find out more.
We love providing fun for the whole family, although we do have some restrictions. The minimum age to participate in the snorkeling is 7 years old and you must be able to swim a minimum of 200m unassisted.
The child’s rate is suitable for children aged 7-12yrs. No children under these age requirements are permitted on the cruise. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must wear life jackets assigned by the Captain at all times whilst aboard the vessel and follow Captain’s instructions.
Our purpose built vessel departs from beautiful Brunswick Heads. After finding a spot to park, make your way to the vessel and prepare for boarding. It only takes 15-20 minutes to arrive at Julian Rocks.
Yes! We do offer private charters. To enquire further, please email or call us on 0407 522 422 to reserve your exclusive charter. Please keep in mind that to secure your desired date and time, it is recommended to book as far in advance as possible.
If you have any additional questions about our Snorkeling Byron Bay tour, please call us on +61 407 522 422 or fill out the form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
We would like to acknowledge the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of this land on which we live, work, and stand on. Arakwal people retain a strong connection to Country; actively caring for flora and fauna and land and waters. We ask that you respect and help lookafter Country and Culture. We also acknowledge and pay our respect to Elders both past and present and the extended Aboriginal community.
Qualified and experienced divers.
