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Byron Bay And Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Australia

Big animals and mixed-water biodiversity on a quick boat hop from Byron Bay

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 12 sources

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Featured dive spots for Byron Bay And Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Australia

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Julian Rocks - Cod Hole dive spot

Julian Rocks - Cod Hole

Cave

Advanced Julian Rocks cave site with winter grey nurse sharks.

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Visibility12 m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeStrong surge
Julian Rocks - Needles dive spot

Julian Rocks - Needles

Reef

Shallow Julian Rocks bommies with current and big-animal action.

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Visibility12 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Julian Rocks - Nursery dive spot

Julian Rocks - Nursery

Reef

Protected shallow Julian Rocks site for beginners and snorkelers.

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Visibility10 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Julian Rocks - Split Bommie dive spot

Julian Rocks - Split Bommie

PinnacleReef

Shallow Julian Rocks bommies with crevice life and sharks.

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Visibility10 m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III dive spot

Main Beach Wreck - Tassie III

Wreck

Shallow Byron Bay wreck with jetty remains and seaweed garden.

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Visibility8 m
AccessSimple entry
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CrowdModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Julian Rocks - Hugos Trench dive spot

Julian Rocks - Hugos Trench

Wall

Protected trench dive mixing macro walls with bigger passing animals.

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Visibility11 m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current