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Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Byron Bay
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2 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Reef Safe Sunscreen
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Marine Biologist Guide
- Free Parking
- All Fees and Taxes
- Transfers to and from boarding location
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour / Marina is a 20 minute drive north of Byron. Drive north to the Brunswick turn off at Gulgan Road. Take the exit onto Old Pacific Highway. Continue down this road and past the town centre signs looking for the 'boats and seafood' sign to the right.
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Experience the magic of Julian Rocks "Nguthungulli" Nature Reserve - an 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.
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 turquoise waters, making it a marine wildlife hotspot! From friendly Wobbegongs to Manta Rays, hundreds of colourful fish species, Leopard Sharks, Grey Nurse Sharks, Dolphins, Sea Turtles and more – Julian Rocks is one of the most awe-inspiring snorkel locations in Australia.
Enjoy the sights of the Byron coastline onboard our comfortable purpose built vessel “Into The Blue”. We often encounter local dolphins and other marine life on the way to Julian Rocks! 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.
Tours depart from the Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 7yrs and must be comfortable in the water and able to swim 200m unassisted
- Please arrive 30mins prior to your tour departure time for the safety briefing
- Tour is subject to ocean & weather conditions. Please ensure to enter a valid phone number including country code so that we may contact you with any changes
- Not recommended for children under 7yrs
- Must be a competent swimmer and able to swim 200m unassisted as the water is too deep to stand
Operated by Out Of The Blue Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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