4-5 Manta Rays, Dolphins, Hawksbill Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Fish & Sooty Oystercatchers
Julian Rocks
24
10-15KN SSW
-1m
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
The marina that we depart from is in Brunswick Heads at the Brunswick Boat Harbour, which is a 20 minute drive north of Byron Bay.
Drive north on the M1 to the Brunswick Heads turnoff at Gulgan Road. You’ll take the Brunswick Heads exit onto Old Pacific Highway. Continue down this road and past the town centre signs but do not turn off to the town.
Please click here to view on maps.
Look for the ‘Boats and Seafood’ sign on the right and turn in to find a park.
If you do not have your own transport to our boarding location, you can book a transfer through the Ballina Byron Airport Transfers website or call Tony on 0481553081 for a quote. Alternatively, there are regular public buses travelling through each town.
Ample free parking can be found at the Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour.
Important: Please arrive 30minutes prior to your departure time. A safety briefing will be done, any passenger not present for the briefing will forfeit their ticket and will not be able to join the cruise. The boat cannot wait for late passengers.
Pack for all weather conditions. We suggest you wear your swimwear, light clothing over the top and bring a jacket or some warmer clothing incase you get cold. Bring a bag to store your dry clothing while you snorkel.
Please also bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, towel, bottled water and an underwater camera if you have one.
We will supply you with a mask and snorkel, fins and wetsuit on the day.
Please refer to the below advice if you are prone to Seasickness.
Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we are unable to provide weather jackets, so please ensure you bring your own warmer jacket and dress for colder conditions. Social Distancing is advised on the wharf. You will be required to use hand sanitiser before boarding the vessel. Further questions will be asked in our Waiver, in regards to COVID-19.
Please keep in mind that all tours are dependent on ocean and weather conditions. If conditions where to change and become unsafe or unsuitable to operate, we will try our very best to notify you 1.5hrs + before cruise departure, but keep in mind that this is not guaranteed and cruises can be cancelled at any time (even at the wharf or during the cruise) if conditions are deemed unsuitable or unsafe.
Important: To ensure we can contact you promptly if there is a necessary time change or cancellation, keep your phone on and close. Our primary way of communication is SMS & email. If there is a time change we will SMS then call if we do not receive a response. If we cannot reach you, we will also send an email. Check your phone number and email are correct on your booking details to avoid missing notifications.
If you did not receive a pre-arrival waiver email, please click the button below to complete your ‘Waiver’. Each participant in your booking is required to do a seperate waiver, so please share this link. You will be asked a series of important questions and will be required to electronically sign the waiver (Parents to sign for children). This is mandatory for boarding our vessel.