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Thursday 4th April 2024

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

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Premier Snorkeling in Byron Bay with top-rated tour guide Out Of The Blue Adventures
DECEMBER - APRIL

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!

Price

$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 (19 pax.) - Private Charter

Duration

2 hours

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What's
Included

Marine Biologist Guided Tour

Mask & Snorkel

Fins

Wetsuit

Reef safe sunscreen

What
To Bring

Sunglasses

Drinking Water

Underwater Camera

Hat & change of Dry Clothes

Towel & Swimmers

How to
Get Here

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.

Location & Boarding
Experience the magic of Julian Rocks "Nguthungulli" Nature Reserve - a fascinating underwater ecosystem located just off the coast of Byron Bay. Take it all in during a premier guided snorkel tour with a Marine Biologist as your guide.

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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A truly awesome Byron Bay snorkeling experience

DO I HAVE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE?

Yes, with only 19 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
Boat out at sea with whale in the distance.
WHAT MARINE LIFE WILL I SEE?

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.

IS SNORKELING SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES?

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.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO THE SNORKELING SITE?

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.

CAN I BOOK A PRIVATE CHARTER?

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.

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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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