Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Tour Byron Bay
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Rated as one of the best dive sites in Australia, this incredible subtropical habitat offers protected, safe and shallow waters, perfect for snorkelling and freediving, with over 500 species of tropical fish and multiple areas to explore. Julian Rocks is a marine wildlife hotspot! Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks, Eagle Rays, Grey Nurse Sharks and multiple species of Turtle are all common visitors. Take it all in during the only premier guided snorkel tour with a Marine Biologist as your guide!
Enjoy the sights of the Byron coastline aboard our comfortable and spacious purpose built vessel “Into The Blue”. We often encounter local dolphins and other marine life on the way to Julian Rocks!
High quality snorkel, mask, fins and wetsuits provided.
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
Reef Safe Sunscreen
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Marine Biologist Guide
Free Parking
Transfers to and from boarding location
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Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Tour Byron Bay
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great trip - saw turtles and leopard sharks
HappyfeetIlkley,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great trip - the sea was rough but safety was paramount and the trip slick, we saw turtles and leopard sharks - and lots of fish !
Amazing snorkelling
candicel1810,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Snorkeling at Julian Rocks was incredible! The water was clear, the leopard sharks were graceful. A must-do for anyone visiting the area!
Snorkling
gracesR994XJ,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rough water which was fun on the boat and got to see so many fish and sharks! Water was clear!
The guides are great....
Siouxie B,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides are great. We have seen some very impressive leopard sharks, even a turtle! A few dolphins even mingled at the party. Nothing to say, do it!!!
Don't expect too much
joachimm390,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The exuberant self-assessment of the snorkeling area as one of the best in the world is incomprehensible for us. We love snorkeling and could easily list several much nicer areas. Visibility was poor despite sunshine, except for leopard sharks little special to see (according to organizers the 2 best snorkeling area worldwide!!) Nevertheless price performance in order and very good organization
Great experience
meredithw991,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience!! We saw lots of fish, eel, and leopard sharks. Great boat ride as well!! They were great tour guides in the water pointing out sites.
Family fun!
Joanna G,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent morning out on the ocean, felt very safe, comfortable & well informed by the marine biologist & skipper. The ponchos were excellent too!
We saw whales at every direction
janettrw2025,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous experience. The marine biologist was so knowledgeable & bery happy to share that knowledge. She was above excellent. We enjoyed it so much. Jenny Willis
A never to be forgotten Experience
rakaliofb,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant! Our Marine Biologist, Gabby was knowledgeable and shared her knowledge and experience making the tour memorable and fascinating. Plenty of whales, breaches, a baby whale and baby dolphin.! We learnt so much about humpback whales in a short period of time. Thank you Angus for welcoming us aboard and for for sailing us safely.
ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. WOW!!
kimkatrinacarey,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience of a lifetime. We saw whales breaching and tail slapping. 3 inquisitive whales approached the boat and spy hopped and floated and swam around us...the oceanscape is amazing as is the outline of the coast from Ballina to Lennox to Byron Bay... just being out to sea is an adventure let alone the whales, sea and birdlife. The Skipper Angus and Marine Biologist Gabrielle were professional, knowledgeable,fun and ensured everyone enjoyed the spectacle of being out with the humpback whales. Don't think about it just go!
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