Byron Bay Trip Overview
Snorkel Byron Bay’s Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. Julian Rocks is one of the few snorkel sites where you can swim with tropical species found on the Great Barrier Reef as well as animals from Australia’s deep Southern Ocean. Here the reserve is home to three different species of sea turtle, an assortment of rays including mantas, hard and soft corals, friendly wobbegong sharks and over four hundred different species of fish. All of this is only a five-minute boat ride from Byron Bay. A snorkel trip to Julian Rocks Marine Reserve takes three hours from start to finish, with an hour in the water snorkeling and includes the boat ride, equipment hire (mask, snorkel, fins and wet suit) and a free snorkel lesson (if required). Whilst snorkeling you are supervised by qualified dive staff who will ensure you get the most from your trip to Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. You will be amazed by the diversity and color found in the clear shallow waters.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Byron Bay, Australia
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Snorkeling
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What to Expect When Visiting Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Snorkel Byron Bay’s Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. Julian Rocks is one of the few snorkel sites where you can swim with tropical species found on the Great Barrier Reef as well as animals from Australia’s deep Southern Ocean. Here the reserve is home to three different species of sea turtle, an assortment of rays including mantas, hard and soft corals, friendly wobbegong sharks and over four hundred different species of fish. All of this is only a five-minute boat ride from Byron Bay. A snorkel trip to Julian Rocks Marine Reserve takes three hours from start to finish, with an hour in the water snorkeling and includes the boat ride, equipment hire (mask, snorkel, fins and wet suit) and a free snorkel lesson (if required). Whilst snorkeling you are supervised by qualified dive staff who will ensure you get the most from your trip to Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. You will be amazed by the diversity and color found in the clear shallow waters.
Itinerary
Join us for a snorkel tour at Julian Rocks Marine Reserve within the Cape Byron Marine Park.
Meet us at our purpose built dive centre in the heart of Byron Bay, where you will complete pre-tour paperwork, watch a detailed tour briefing, be fitted for your snorkel equipment and complete a free snorkel lesson in our on site pool (if required). We will then transport you to our launch site and it is then only a short 5-10 minute boat ride to Julian Rocks, keep an eye out for dolphins and whales (when in season).
Your snorkel will be guided by one of our friendly snorkel guides, who will point out all the amazing marine life to you, such as turtles, wobbegong sharks, rays and many different species of fish. After your snorkel we will bring you back to the dive centre, where there are hot showers. Storage lockers are available for your valuables and bags for the duration of the tour.
Stop At:
• Byron Bay Dive Centre, 9 Marvell St, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481 Australia
