Julian Rocks (Nguthungulli)
Nguthungulli Julian Rocks
A small reef 2.5 km off Byron Bay where cool and warm currents meet, one of Australia's top east-coast diving and snorkeling sites.
Julian Rocks, known in the Aboriginal language as Nguthungulli, lies within the core protected zone of the Cape Byron Marine Park, where tropical and temperate fish meet, with more than 500 species recorded. In summer you may see schools of leopard sharks; in winter, grey nurse sharks and manta rays appear, and sea turtles are common year-round. Access is only by boat with a licensed dive operator, about 10 minutes from the main beach. Snorkeling tours cost about AUD 80–100, and introductory dives start from about AUD 200. Trips are cancelled in rough weather, and anyone prone to seasickness should take medication beforehand.
Opening hours
Departures with the dive shop, about 07:00–15:00
Nearby sights
- Wategos Beach
- The Pass
- Cape Byron Walking Track
- Most Easterly Point of Mainland Australia
- Cape Byron Lighthouse
- Clarkes Beach
- Main Beach, Byron Bay
- Byron Bay Town Centre