Byron Bay: Snorkelling Tour of Julian Rocks "Nuthungulli"

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Byron Bay: Snorkelling Tour of Julian Rocks "Nuthungulli"
4.6458335 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6458335 out of 5 stars
192 reviews
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Explore the prolific marine life of Byron Bay at "Nuthungulli" Julian Rocks marine sanctuary. Snorkel and freedive with turtles, manta and eagle rays, harmless leopard sharks and thousands of fish!

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

K
Keira – Australia

Loved every second of it!! did not want it to end. Saw so much marine life!!

M
Mathilda – Thailand

AMAZING! One of the best thing I did in Australia. Awesome experience.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    43 Harbour Wy

  • Speedboat

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Julia Rocks

    Boat cruise, Swimming, Snorkeling, Dolphin watching, Marine life viewing, Whale watching (1.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    43 Harbour Wy

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Swim with turtles, manta rays and harmless leopard sharks
  • Snorkel Byron Bay's Marine Sanctuary
  • Enjoy a small intimate group for your boat ride
  • Discover Byron's stunning beaches
  • Swim with turtles, rays, leopard sharks, and other native fish species

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Marine biologist guide
  • Mask, fins and wetsuit

Not suitable for

  • Children under 7 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • Non-swimmers
  • People over 243 lbs (110 kg)
  • People over 70 years

Meeting point

Brunswick Heads boat harbor is about 15 minutes North of Byron Bay and about 30 minutes South of Coolangatta. Drive into the harbor to the pin on the Google map and look for the Large "Blue Seafaris' banner and park nearby.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sun hat
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle

Know before you go

  • You must be comfortable swimming in open water. We do offer pool noodles we do not provide flotation jackets for non swimmers.
  • TOUR TIMES ARE NSW TIME ZONE!!
  • Tours operate subject to favourable ocean conditions. If conditions change we will notify you of any rescheduling by email and SMS. Please ensure you enter your mobile to the booking form and check your email and messages regularly prior to departure.
  • Tours depart from Brunswick Heads Boat Harbor just 15 minutes North of Byron Bay

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 192 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Keira – AustraliaMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Loved every second of it!! did not want it to end. Saw so much marine life!!
M
Mathilda – ThailandMarch 20, 2025 – Verified booking
AMAZING! One of the best thing I did in Australia. Awesome experience.
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Suanne – AustraliaFebruary 1, 2025 – Verified booking
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.

Product ID: 569536

Activity provider:Blue Seafaris

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