Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Byron Bay | La Vacanza Travel

Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Byron Bay

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Australia, New South Wales, Brunswick Heads
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  • 2 hours
  • Brunswick Heads
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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 Can You Expect?

Itinerary

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.


Stop At:

• Cape Byron Lighthouse, Cape Byron Walking Track, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481 Australia

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Reef Safe Sunscreen
  • Marine Biologist Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Free Parking

Exclusions
  • Transfers to and from boarding location

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • 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
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour, Brunswick Heads NSW 2483, Australia


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

kellie3Australia

02 Apr, 2024

What an amazing experience… the Skipper and Marine Biologist, their professionalism and knowledge made this experience absolutelty outstanding… marine life was like no other… equipment supplied was in excellent condition… definite value for $ … 💯 will definitly be back…

Helscats

13 Mar, 2024

Magical experience with my 9 year old son and partner at the rock! The trip started with a fun boat ride and the guide Gabby was friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel at ease :) we saw so many sea creatures - swam with leopard sharks, turtles and manta rays!!! Highly recommend the trip!

barramundi77

28 Feb, 2024

We experienced the most magical day with Out Of The Blue at Julian Rocks. After having our booking cancelled on the Saturday due to very poor conditions, OOTB got us out to the Rocks with skill, expertise and great education. Of note are Angus, Gabs and Emily, who made this experience so great. We saw so many leopard sharks (30+), spotted eagle rays and turtles, along with loads of colourful fish. Angus guided us on the best ways to avoid strong current and we had plenty of time to explore in the water with our guides. We even saw multiple pods of dolphins on the return. This is a day our children will never forget. I couldn't recommend this tour group highly enough.

nicholasohrn

29 Jan, 2024

We really enjoyed our morning snorkeling to Julian Rocks with Gabrielle and Angus. The ride out to the snorkeling spot was enjoyable and our guide was excited to show us everything she could while we were in the water. We spotted a ray, a turtle, a wobbegong shark, and what felt like a dozen leopard sharks. Of course, we also saw a wide variety of fish, including several schools that swam directly beneath us while we were snorkeling and one that surrounded me while feeding on some plant particles near the surface. We wholeheartedly recommend this snorkeling activity.

junoSydney

11 Apr, 2023

What a wonderful morning ... snorkelling at Julian Rocks - clear water - saw turtles, so many species of fish, numerous docile leopard sharks, large wobbegongs, bull rays, and to top it off, a breaching eagle ray! We were looked after from start to finish - our skipper was skilled and friendly, and so were our marine biologists - both accompanied us in the water keeping us safe, and giving us information on our beautiful sea life below - what an incredible ecosystem ... we must all do 'our bit' in protecting our precious environment - thank you so much and highly recommended ... Barb

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