Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Tour Byron Bay

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Reef Safe Sunscreen

All Fees and Taxes

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Marine Biologist Guide

Free Parking

Transfers to and from boarding location

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.

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Julian Rocks: Premier Snorkeling Tour Byron Bay

Reviews

4.68

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Family fun!
Joanna G,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An 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
5.00
Absolutely 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
5.00
Absolutely 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
5.00
An 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!
evonnef720,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful morning Whale watching with Out of the blue adventures. So many whales. Friendly, knowledgeable crew very informative. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Evonne Lennox Head
Whale watching
598joey,
Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic trip to watch the Humpback Whales migration from a safe and respectful distance, whilst being close enough.
Awesome experience
Katherin S,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely wonderful experience, didn’t think we would see soo many whales, staff were extremely knowledgeable about the whales
Good trip
Penelope H,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ride out of Brunswick Heads marina was a thrilling one due to heavy swell & high waves coming at us! Well done skipper we enjoyed that! Saw pods of dolphins just after marina. That was a lovely surprise. Out to Julian Rock site. Lots of fish, turtles, some harmless sharks all pointed out by our knowledgeable guides Gabby & Geanne who looked after everyone well & kept us all safely away from the rocks in the currents. 1hr in water was plenty. Surfed the waves back into marina. A good trip.
Amazing experience with incredible sightings
984bevk,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I've had great snorkelling experiences on the Great Barrier Reef, Tasmania and South Australia but hands down, this was the best by far. The Out Of The Blue Crew were very professional, knowledgeable and super friendly. The experience itself was something to behold, I felt blessed to see an array of leopard sharks, a leopard ray, stunning fish and all three turtles - green, loggerhead and hawksbill. It was truly a phenomenonal day and one I'll treasure. I would highly recommend this tour and will be back with my son to do it again soon.
Best snorkelling trip!
katielR9013EK,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guides were brilliant - really knowledgable and fun! This was our first time snorkelling and we saw so many incredible creatures. We had a great time but this is definitely not for anyone who gets sea sick :)