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Byron Bay: Snorkelling Tour of Julian Rocks "Nuthungulli"

Byron Bay: Snorkelling Tour of Julian Rocks "Nuthungulli"

Discover Julian Rocks Marine Sanctuary in Byron Bay, rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia. Experience "Nguthungulli" (the local Arakwal name for this incredible place) which 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. Snorkel with whales, dolphins, manta rays, leopard sharks, grey nurse sharks and turtles. Discover a perfect environment for snorkelling and freediving with prolific fish life and multiple areas to explore. Your onboard Marine biologist will guide you to the best spots to see marine life. Don't worry, you will be provided with a quality mask, fins and a wetsuit. Enjoy the sights of the Byron coastline onboard your comfortable vessel "Wardjum" ─ Bundjalung for a mythical sea creature. You may even encounter local dolphins and other marine life on the way to Julian Rocks. Humpback whales are a daily sight from June-November. You must be comfortable swimming in open water. We do offer pool noodles but we do not provide flotation jackets for non swimmers.

Brunswick Heads: Snorkeling Byron Bay Tour at Julian Rocks

Brunswick Heads: Snorkeling Byron Bay Tour at Julian Rocks

Join our Marine Biologist guides on a premium cruise from Brunswick Heads to Julian Rocks Nature Reserve in Byron Bay for a snorkeling adventure with all gear included. Cruise along the coast of Byron Bay and explore over 1000 marine species including sea turtles, manta rays, eagle rays, leopard sharks, grey nurse sharks, dolphins, corals, and more. Arrive at the Brunswick Heads Marina 30mins before the tour departure then set off for a scenic boat trip to the snorkel site, soaking in the sights of the Byron Bay coastline onboard our comfortable purpose built vessel. Encounter local dolphins and other marine life on the way to Julian Rocks. Next, discover the rocky outcrop of Julian Rocks Nature Reserve, traditionally known as “Nguthungulli”, one of Australia’s top rated dive sites. Snorkel in its safe, protected and shallow waters and observe an endless list of marine life. Our fun and friendly marine biologists will guide you to multiple snorkel spots. From friendly leopard sharks and wobbegongs to Manta rays, Turtles, hundreds of colourful fish species, grey nurse sharks, eagle rays, dolphins, and much more, take it all in during a Premier Guided Snorkel Tour.

Brunswick Heads: Snorkelling in Byron Bay

Brunswick Heads: Snorkelling in Byron Bay

Julian Rocks Marine Sanctuary is rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia. “Nguthungulli” the local Arakwal name for this incredible place, offers protected safe, and shallow waters perfect for snorkeling and freediving, with prolific fish life and multiple areas to explore. 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. Turtles, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks, Grey Nurse Sharks, Dolphins, and Whales are all common visitors. Enjoy the sights of the Byron coastline onboard our comfortable purpose-built vessel “Apollo 2”, we often encounter local dolphins and other marine life on the way to Julian Rocks. Duration approx. 2.5hrs All tour times are in New South Wales time, please note a 1 hour time difference if travelling for Queensland. Please take a moment to read our terms and conditions on our website that you automatically agree to upon purchase of your ticket.

Byron Bay: Full-Day Wildlife Safari

Byron Bay: Full-Day Wildlife Safari

Come with us to see Australian wildlife in the wild – not a zoo or sanctuary. Our Wildlife Safari takes you to three different habitats near Byron Bay. You’ll visit eucalyptus forest, rainforest and grassland to discover the animals that live there. We guarantee you’ll see a koala or two, a mob of kangaroo, a whole colony of flying fox and many species of bird. If conditions are right you may also see pademelon, echidna, tawny frogmouth and water dragons. You’ll journey in style and comfort, either in our cozy eight-seater hybrid vehicle or our spacious 12-seater bus, depending on the group size for the tour. Learn to spot the different between a kangaroo and wallaby, or a grey-headed flying fox and a black one. Along the way you will be amazed at the abundant birdlife. Native hens, ducks and waders; noisy colourful parrots; iconic kookaburra; magpies; currawong; tiny flitting wrens and robins, are just some of the birdlife we see on this tour. We are an award winning eco-tour company and we are passionate about what we do. As with all our eco-tours, it is our goal to observe but not disturb the wildlife. If you want to feed or pat the wildlife, this is not the tour for you. On this tour we travel to where the animals live so it involves a bit of driving. We start with a 45-minute drive to our first stop and end the day with a 1-hour drive back to Byron Bay. In between there are short drives and walks. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements when you book. As with all our our eco tours, we request that you try and wear dark clothing if possible. We don’t draw attention to ourselves, to the wildlife that we are trying to see. Minimum 2, Maximum 10. What's included: Return transport Environmental scientist as a guide Use of binoculars Access to photographs Picnic lunch Water refills What to bring: Water bottle Jacket (depending on weather) Covered Shoes Please wear dark clothes if possible Pick ups We are happy to pick you up from your Byron shire or Ballina shire accommodation

From Byron Bay: Half-Day Trip to Crystal Castle

From Byron Bay: Half-Day Trip to Crystal Castle

Start and end your Crystal Castle visit in carefree comfort. Our shuttle service is the most direct, cost effective and stress-free way to visit the Crystal Castle if you don't have your own car.Find your bliss at the Crystal Castle. Meditations, workshops, readings, crystals, gardens, rainforest. Start and end your Crystal Castle visit in carefree comfort. Our shuttle service is the most direct, cost effective and stress-free way to visit the Crystal Castle if you don’t have your own car. For most people, our half day option is perfect, or we have a full day option for those who can’t get enough of a good thing. This service covers the shuttle and Crystal Castle entry fee. We pick you up in our luxury tour vehicle, give you a 10-minute orientation on arrival, then you are free to explore in your own time. Stay in your bliss while we drive you back to your accommodation in chilled luxury. Wander around the magical gardens and walk the ancient labyrinth. Connect with nature on the Damanhur Spiral. Rejuvenate with a reflexology walk. Marvel at the exquisite jewellery, crystals and books. Find your bliss at one of the meditations and workshops. Enjoy a tasty meal, tea/coffee or cake at the vegetarian cafe. You’ll journey in style and comfort, either in our cozy eight-seater hybrid vehicle or our spacious 12-seater bus, depending on the group size for the tour. Minimum 2, Maximum 10. What's included: Return transport Entry fees Guide book Workshops and meditations What to bring: Water bottle Jacket (depending on weather) Hat Pick ups We are happy to pick you up from your Byron shire accommodation

Whale Watching Safari Byron Bay

Whale Watching Safari Byron Bay

WHALE WATCHING BYRON BAY - BRUNSWICK HEADS Every winter, over 30,000 Humpback Whales migrate from Antarctica up the East Coast of Australia to mate and birth their calves in warm tropical waters. Witness their playful curiosity and acrobatics as they breach, slap and splash just off the beaches of beautiful Byron Bay. Wild Byron Whale Watching operate daily tours between June and October for the adventurous at heart on our purpose built boat “Apollo 2”, offering 360 degree views, padded seating and powerful engines for comfort, speed and safety. Duration approx. 2.5hrs All tour times are in New South Wales time, please note a 1 hour time difference if travelling for Queensland. Please take a moment to read our terms and conditions on our website that you automatically agree to upon purchase of your ticket.

Byron Bay: Nighttime Nature Walk with Night Vision Goggles

Byron Bay: Nighttime Nature Walk with Night Vision Goggles

Explore the Australian rainforest at night using night vision technology for an insider’s look at the animals that live there. Our patented Night Vision Walk is the only one of its kind in the world! Imagine exploring the Australian rainforest at night, searching for nocturnal wildlife. Instead of wielding a torch you’re incognito, wearing special night vision goggles. This is military grade technology that lets you see animals as they go about their business. Because we don’t use bright lights we are less intrusive and that means we can be more connected to what is going on all around us. For many of our clients, seeing the forest in the dark is an enlightening experience. After your walk enjoy a hot chocolate gazing up at the starry night. Heaven! Nights with less moonlight are best for a Night Vision Walk. On a typical night we see five species. Our regular sightings include possum, pademelon, bandicoot, tawny frogmouth, fucsipes, micro bats and frogs. We do our very best to give you a great experience, but of course, we are dealing with nature so we cannot guarantee animal sightings. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements when you book. These walks are not recommended for people with epilepsy. As with all our our eco tours, we request that you try and wear dark clothing if possible. We don’t draw attention to ourselves, to the wildlife that we are trying to see. Travel is in our luxury eight-seater hybrid. It’s a comfy ride, with great seats, air conditioning, video, and is easy to get in and out of. We’ve dubbed it the best tour vehicle in Byron Bay – because it is. Minimum 2, Maximum 6. What's included: Return transport Environmental scientist as a guide Use of night vision goggles Access to photographs Hot chocolate and cookies Water refills What to bring: Water bottle Jacket (depending on weather) Covered Shoes Pick ups We are happy to pick you up from your Byron shire or Ballina shire.

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(29 reviews)

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the snorkel. It was absolutely beautiful in the water. My only recommendation would be to take sea sickness pills as the water can be quite choppy on the boat depending on the wind. Our guides were awesome and always showed us where we could look out for the sea creatures in the water.

Our guide was so knowledgeable about all the nature of the area. Friendly and easy to talk to. We saw lots of Koala moms and babes in the wild. And kangaroos with joeys. Thanks Wendy for this experience.

Great experience! We’ve seen 10 koalas, more than 20 kangaroos and plenty of birds and butterflies. Wendy told us a lot about wildlife in Byron and prepare amazing lunch :)

Everything was brilliant although no toilet there. We saw leopard sharks, a manta ray , lots of different fish and a tortoise. our guide was super too . Defo recommend

So good !! Wendy is a well of knowledge and she's more than happy to share it with us WE saw Koalas, Kangourous, Wallabies and also Bats 😉