A very intimate encounter with a Large placid White Spotted Eagle Ray This was on my first free dive back at Julian???s Rocks (Nguthungulli) just offshore from Byron Bay in NSW in over 12 months due to snorkel tours not operating during whale season & border restrictions during a majority of last year, man it felt good to jump in & be greeted by this this! I???m fascinated by this Eagle Ray, I love the dot formation from wing to wing & if you zoom in on the image you can see the numerous lines and scaring down its spine & back. Animals like this leave me thinking about the life they have lived & the story they tell. What animals are you hoping to see in the ocean face to face in 2021 ?


Colour or black and white? I had a blast over the weekend hanging out with dozens of leopard sharks at Byron Bay! Thank you my friend @malinmariaberg for another amazing dive at Julian Rocks


If only we had gills...


Legend @aliceforrest & a leopard shark. This day we went diving together was magical! So many leopard sharks everywhere. Such an incredible feeling to dive near them.


Yesterday was one of the best snorkel of the season! Incredible blue water and leopard sharks everywhere


We have lots of resident turtles at #julianrocks and for the last two years I???ve been hoping to catch one on a jellyfish hunt. Yesterday with the help of clear water we spotted a big dark blob surrounded by fish hanging midwater above us .. and then a turtle appeared from behind, the jellyfish was so big that it completely covered it at first. As the action moved up to the surface I said goodbye to the diving group and followed it up turning my dive into a shorter turtle and jelly photo snorkel ... Totally worth the few good minutes of biting and munching action and a hundred photos with it ...a perfect subject to start using my new @isotta_underwater_housings 8inch dome port :) .... this shot is a quick edit to give the idea ... wait for the good good stuff to share later :)


Beautiful green turtle in Byron Bay!


Peace out Byron, it???s been a blast. Can definitely see why everyone wants to live in the hood.


Happy New Year everyone! Here is my first leopard shark of the season. They have arrived in big numbers and were all over the place at #julianrocks today. I spent the dive taking lots of photo IDs for the #capebyronleopardsharkproject but could not resist a couple of close up shots with this friendly one.


Wile we wait for our product too be ready, have a photo of someone that knows about our beaches


The aptly named leopard shark?


It???s been 3 years since I started my adventure with Wild Byron and the ocean keep bringing magic everyday! I wish you all a great 2021, sending you lots of love all around the world


Leopard shark faces


Amazing dives at Julian Rocks, lovely leopard sharks and friendly turtles.


Spotted a Hawksbill turtle today, and desperately wanted to take it with me for a spa bath and get rid of some barnacles.. Such gorgeous animals... The visibility wasn't great but not awful either. Much like Sydney summer conditions..


The manta from yesterday cruising over the bommie


Recent sketch of Leopard shark ... thank you @sundivebyronbay for a great experience - Julian Rocks a beautiful dive site ... We saw them resting on the bottom and swimming around against the current! Some photos will be posted later - maybe in next year Happy new year to all sharks lovers


Leopard shark flyover??


A small loggerhead checking itself out in the dome port out at Julian Rocks a few days ago. It was so curious about the divers going past and just seemed to want to hang out


Couple of Dives on New Year???s Eve. Visibility was average but still plenty to see. #scubadiving #scuba #julianrocks #byronbay #ocean #underthesea #bluebaydiversbyronbay


I love defying the names particular people have associated with Sharks. One of the special ways I can relate to these animals is having a label stapled over your name by other people. Which I have experienced myself in many different seasons & walks through life, the truth about a label is that it isn???t apart of who you are, it???s merely something that???s associated to your name.


Great dive at Julian Rocks with @bluebaydivers photos by @peterlegras


Byron Bay, Lion Fish


When the local marine life has not read the memo on social distancing and comes rubbing up against you...


In Australia, #GreenTurtles are found from Shark Bay in Western Australia, around the northern Australian coast, throughout the #GreatBarrierReef and as far south as Moreton Bay in southern Queensland.?


Finally got out on the water today after cancelled trips. But it was so surgy that I struggled even diving down, and really strong currents that were hard to swim against. And 20 minutes in there was a cold current sweeping through,  turning the 20 metre vis into 1 metre soup so we had to get out. Disappointed .. I usually stay in for 3 or 4 hours so 20 minutes is torture for me.


Those clouds above Julian rocks @byron.bay.nsw


Sea of tranquility.....rock of solitude


Launching the boat for Julian Rocks.


New favourite dive spot... underwater friends left right and centre


Julian Rocks - view from our lighthouse walk


Old man of the sea, gliding by


It???s leopard shark season at Julian Rocks! They???ve settled for summer and came in high numbers already! . Onboard @wildbyronseasafaris


??? JULIAN ROCKS ??? Looking forward to dive with those ones again.. I took this photo a few years ago on my solo trip to Australia, but never edited it, so here it is! One of my best memories :)


Reminiscing those Byron blues


Turtle group photo!


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Blue angelfish spotted at Julian Rocks despite the questionable viz, this was such an awesome sight to see, so bright and beautiful! ?


Julian Rocks blew our minds with action this morning, such a variety of visitors, Leopard sharks, mantas, eagle & cownose rays, Turles, giant kingis & snapper.


We got a sneaky Friday morning dive in before the weather turned bad yesterday afternoon and when we arrived at Julian Rocks and saw the vis and felt the temperature, we never expected it to turn into such a great day of diving. We even saw a Manta in the Needles!!! A big one! Highlight was definitely the schooling Bullrays and Eagle Rays in the Trench though. What an experience! (excuse the raw GoPro footage, it struggled a bit...) We also saw a couple of Grey Nurse Sharks and plenty of fish all along to the Cod Hole (even though it was pretty murky that way and we could just make out a lot of big shadows???). There were plenty of turtles in all sizes, the Clown Frogfish was still in its spot and we saw big Kingfish, large Snapper and Jewfish, big schools of fish in the shallows (where it was a little warmer), a cuttlefish and plenty more. Hopefully the strong Easterlies over the next few days will bring back the warm blue water!


Grey nurse shark and wobbegong shark ... diving Byron bay


? There were loads of pufferfish around at Julian Rocks. Never get bored of them though ?


Took a different path to the beach this morning


Limits only exist in your mind. ???


Another beautifully photogenic spotted wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus)!


We saw so many wobbegongs at Julian Rocks! The word "wobbegong" comes from an Australian aboriginal word meaning "shaggy beard." This photo displays this perfectly, as the skin flaps around their mouth help break up the animal's outline as it hides on the bottom, both to avoid predators, and to ambush its own prey. This spotted wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus) was one of many we saw that day, and even has a coating of algae on it to help with its camouflage. For @martinatrepczyk since you love these sharks so much!


Hey you We???ve been seeing this loggerhead nearly everyday and he always come up to say hi


Traffic jam in the depth like driving into Byron Bay! A green turtle, two Wobbegong sharks and a bull ray all squished in a small cave!


Grey nurse


A flashback to my time at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay last year ? thanks to @sundivebyronbay


Byron Bay, When you have to dive in dirty water! Leopard Shark,


Amazing day snorkelling at Julian Rocks with turtles, rays, sharks and more!


Friendly loggerhead and green turtles at Julian Rocks. This guys swam with us all day


Sometimes the most common fish tend to go unnoticed despite being really interesting. Goatfish, such as this black-spot goatfish (Parupeneus spilurus) get their name from the two barbels on their chin. They use these to find food buried in the sand which generally includes a lot of benthic invertebrates like small crustaceans, polychaete worms and a lot more. Because of their constant digging, sometimes you'll see lots of other fish following them to try and grab something they stir up. Normally they're quite skittish and tend to live on the sand, but this one was taking a break and perched on a coral further up where I could get his photo. ?


? Scorpionfish parked itself beautifully next to a bright piece of coral ?


Here???s the Clown Frogfish we???ve been seeing at Julian Rocks over the last three weeks. He???s a real whopper!


First manta of the season they are so magestic


? Sorry Whaleshark; I've found a new favourite ! Very lucky to have encountered two leopard sharks last Friday! ?


Leopard sharks around Julian Rocks, Byron Bay!


So much fun diving with my hairdresser-stilyst Frankie from Mullumbimby! We danced with a centenary logger head turtle! That encounter made our day! Well done Frankie, you were as good in the water as you are with your scissors on my head! Love taking my local friends for diving!


Green Turtle - 8/12/2020 Julian Rocks (Nursery / Sand Trench / Turtle Trench). This patient one let me take pictures of it from less than 50cm away for a whole minute before surfacing for air.


A leopard shark cruises over the translucent blue reefs of Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve - the eastern most part of mainland Australia. These stunning sharks belong to the same family as wobbegongs and whale sharks, feeding on mainly snails and slugs. This female was aboit two and a half meters long, with more than half of that length being that absolutely majestic tail. Stay tuned for plenty more leopard sharks!


Julian Rocks Bull Rays can grow up to 1.2metres wide and 2.4 metres long. They live in depth range of 5 to 85 metres.


Little cutie, three-spot domino damselfish hiding amongst the anemone at Julian Rocks @sundivebyronbay


Teaser for the snorkelling images and videos to come. Not bad for a Pat pic #hedidgood


For those following our #epicfail today. We are 250kms into our trip and just stopped off to buy a water filter. Let's hope we make it to our destination to use the new purchase. In the meantime enjoy our exploring Byron Bay pics


That was my first diving brochure when I started a diving school in Bondi Beach named ???Happy Dolphin Bondi Beach, twenty years ago! The business was very successful for ten years and offered me the chance to work in my passion and have a wonderful lifestyle in a great city like Sydney! After that time I sold it and went to travel around Australia in my diving van for two years! But that is another story!


Beautiful day in the Bay!


Byron Bay, When you have to dive in dirty water! Leopard Shark,


Little mate Puff at the Rock


Great surf this cloudy morning


Great day out diving at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay. The dive site is just 10min boat ride off the beach so no unpleasant safety stop on rocking boat. Absolutely loved it!! The guys from Sundive were great and I'll be definitely coming back


Ready for action with Miguel, Xavi,Amber y Alba!


A foggy morning at Julian Rocks ??


Lookout!!! A few weeks back I took @alexannedauntless to the most eastern point on the Australian mainland, Cape Byron. We saw whales! It was a special day with the wife, showing her the local sights, smells and sounds of Byron Bay!


Beautiful spring mornings...


How peaceful does this look. Julian Rocks on a warm October day. You can just make out Byron Bay Lighthouse in the background.


A montage of Snapshots from Oz. Shot two years ago, but finally got around to make something out of it. Put on your headphones and take a two minute trip to Australia ;)


If you look closely enough, you can see the cleaner shrimp next to this black-spotted porcupinefish thanks again @sundivebyronbay for having me! ??


We normally spend our safety stop at the end of a dive pretty bored, hanging onto a rope and/or staring at our computer screens waiting for the countdown to reach 0:00 while maintaining the same depth. This dive ended with much more fun when this cutie, a bronze whaler (Carcharhinus brachyurus) decided to follow a school of kingfish past us. Normally these sharks are quite skittish but this one approached close enough to get a decent photo before surfacing.


Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) like this one are a lot smaller and less common than their larger and more famous cousins, the common or Volitans lionfish. At only 25cm, they're cute, but still possess the venomous spines present in all members of the family along with excellent ambush hunter abilities. #byronbay #julianrocks #lionfish #visitnewsouthwales #fish #scubadiving #predator #underwaterphotography Love this photo? Visit my website (link in bio) to buy this and other photos on your very own canvas print.


Today I find myself at #byronbay on my way up the coast to #portdouglas . I met Simon and David from @sundivebyronbay who I have dives with many times before. #julianrocks is an amazing #dive anytime of the year. These guys also do #idc programs with a great course director from @scubadivingidc Peter Bickerton. But if the schedule does not work for you then check@out the programs #idcwithkai offers in #cairns or Port Douglas


I always get what I wish for.


Lately, scuba divers have been reporting abundant sightings of whaler sharks in northern NSW and southern Queensland. For the last few weeks, divers have delighted in seeing whaler sharks cruising around Byron Bay???s Julian Rocks and off North Stradbroke Island.


Picture perfect Byron Bay...


Surfacing at our happy place


Diving Julian Rocks in Byron last month


A quick pit stop at #julianrocks in #byronbay on our race to beat the Queensland border closure when Covid first kicked off.


At the start of all the Corona madness we had 36 hours to get from Yamba to Queensland before the borders shut. As we rounded Cape Byron the water was electric blue, after seeing nothing but brown water for months we had to jump in for a dive. We ended up anchored off the main beach that night, would have to have been the worst sleep we???ve ever had onboard to date Full episode link in bio.


Decided to get off the shore and go look for the sharks in their own domain today...luckily only found turtles


Worth the walk for the view.


Beautiful walk this morning. Impossible to capture it, there???s 3-4 pods of dolphins just offshore, jumping and cavorting. Cuties.


Diving is always fun! Bucear siempre es divertido!


Loggerhead Turtle from my favourite dive - Julian Rocks


Spring skies... morning Bruns and Byron #naidocweek #alwayswasalwayswillbe


Busy day at Julian Rocks! Can???t wait to get back diving there everyday over summer!


Not bad for their first time diving in Byron Bay! Well done guys! Fenomenal para ser la primera vez que bucean en Byron Bay! Enhorabuena chicas!


Some shots from our latest vid, if you haven???t watched it yet DO IT  link is in my bio


Diving with Tatiana and Laura in Byron Bay! One of their best dives ever!


Little turtle hidden under the rocks searching g protection from the current!


Pretty stoked to dive #julianrocks off the back of our #floatinghome check out all the action in our latest episode.


Never saw so many wobbies in one dive, such strange but cool sharks ? ?


I just love being under the sea! First time diving at this site but it definitely won???t be the last How many sharks can you spot in the video?


Some Byron shots ??


Freediving with hundreds of cownose rays was one of the most magical moment I???ve had in the water this year. It???s so fascinating to watch them gliding in the water in such a perfect harmony. What was your best underwater memory this year so far?


Four Colombian and Mexican women who never dived before, then they meet the sharks in Byron Bay! Amaizing experience!


First time diving and first time swimming with Sharks! Can???t get better than diving in Julian Rocks, Byron Bay!


Look closely...it might look like some soft coral (actually a species of black coral from the genus cupressopathes) but perfectly camoflauged in its fronds is an ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus). This fish settled here as a larva and changed its shape and colour to mimic the coral where it will stay its entire life, perfectly hidden from predators.


Sleepy turtle in his coral bed. Playing with my new Canon G7Xii and housing. Any underwater strobe / lighting recs gratefully received.


Cruising with green turtles at Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve, Cape Byron.


Turtle race


Very impressive to be underneath this marvellous creatures and hol your breath so your bubbles don???t disturb it???s majestic swim!


" A PASSING GLANCE........." A male greynurse shark offers little more than a passing glance, more interested in the females come to congregate with others for the breeding season.


This encounter was truly something special. We had 4 humpbacks spy hop right next to the vessel at the same time. You can only see 3 in the video but you can just make out the other humpy to the left. My beginner drone videography didn???t manage to capture all 4 as I was just way too excited looking at them in person from the boat


Warning! Diving with sharks is like sex: it can get addictive!???


Praying for gills . @hannahjessupphotography


Getting close to sharks in Byron Bay!


"LEOPARD"S RAYS........" A Leopard Shark cruises the the rubble bottom in search of a meal, in the waters off Julian Rocks, Byron Bay.


Diving for the first time!


A grey nurse shark peacefully cruise the bottom of Julian Rocks


It has been a pleasure helping Rog to compose and arrange the music on this one, with these impressive creatures living 2km from our door. ???Connecting with wildlife opens up the door to understanding more about the nature around us as well as inside of us???. @rog_freedive shot this grey nurse shark film here where we live, to teach us more about predatory behaviour and how through gained mutual trust, vulnerability is shown. You can see this by the shark showing it???s white underbelly. Perhaps this is something we can all take from, at this point in our lives. Always incredible to share and learn from you Rog! ???


A couple of months back I had the chance to find myself swimming among hundreds of cownose rays. That experience was the greatest reminder of why I love being in the ocean so much.


I just don???t really like to be on land I suppose...Up in the sky one day, below the sea the next day


#nursesharks are one of my favorites, so chilled out, almost dopey and really bad eyesight means you can get pretty close before they even know you are there. This #beauty was approx 2.5m in length.


Nature never cease to amaze me. The spotted eagle ray is not only a gorgeous animal with its unique dotted pattern but also such an elegant creature which can literately fly in the water. It???s ???pig??Â shaped nosed is used to sense more easily prays and predators around. Usually curious jut relatively shy I got bless to be able find myself face to face to one while freediving.


Below #julianrocks is an #underwater #paradise. Just off the coast of #Byronbay - we #freedived with #greynursesharks a giant #wobbegong an #eagleray and a school of #goldencownoseray a few #turtles, an eel and a fuck ton of giant and small colourful fish. #amazing - I???m just a snorkeller who can go a bit deeper now - but I still have a lot to learn with these #freediviNg thing! Equalising is harder than scuba! Oh and a couple of huge #humpbackwhales breaching and playing, just to finish off the morning!


A trip up the coast to #byronbay and a trip #underwater at #julianrocks to check out the #codhole dive site. Very murky water with the recent weather front but the quantity and variety of aquatic life here is insane!!


A green turtle swimming through the scuba divers bubbles


Pretty stoked to snap this shot of a #wobbegong on the move today at #julianrocks


Be the turtle...


What type of shark would you love to dive with? ??


Just having a snack.


The traffic in Byron is pretty hectic this time of year. You can???t swim anywhere without being cut up by an Eagle Ray or held up by a shoal of Snapper.


...and this is when my go pro battery died ??? NoOoOooOoooo!!! So you can???t see the side et the head of the beauty here, but I did :-)


When some people diving for the first time, meet all sorts of sharks! Where would only this be possible? Of course, in Julian Rocks, BYRON Bay with Inaki!


Fun day in Byron today, Sussed out the lighthouse then went for a surf at the pass


Flat day in the Bay Today #todayinthebay


About our dive yesterday... Just one among all the others amazing creatures we had the chance to see


Camouflage is next level on this day octopus


Flew my drone out all the way from the coast of Byron bay to Julian Rocks, took some photos and a hyperlapse, and flew it safely back to me. It was pretty scary, but boy am I glad I did it. So epic 7km return trip with battery to spare! // swipe >> for hyperlapse


Hey beauty! Epic days at Julian Rocks with @sundivebyronbay


J u l i a n & t h e Stunning vision of the crescent moon behind Julian Rocks. For first light brews see you at Sparrow from 6am @peeedah via @coasting


From this special spot at Byron Bay, you can see several hundred years into the future. Squint a bit, and Nguthungulli (Julian Rocks) stands in for Mt. Chincogan ???once sea level has risen 50 m, flooding the Brunswick River Valley and submerging the town of Mullumbimby. Anyone who pulls their head out of the sand occasionally knows that sea level is expected to rise 1 m, give or take, over the 21st century. It???s risen only a few centimeters so far, but it???s accelerating. At this point, all we can influence is the rate of that acceleration. Those who look beyond their grandchildren's lives have thought about the land-based ice on Greenland and Antarctica. That ice could take centuries to fully melt, but before then is likely to fragment and calve in episodes that could raise sea level many centimeters at a time. The Greenland ice sheet will raise the oceans 7.5 m, sooner or later. The entire Antarctic ice sheet, about 58??m. Add all the other land-based ice, and we???re looking at roughly 80 m (260 ft) or more. Then add an additional 2 m just for the thermal expansion of the sea itself. In California decades ago, there was a joke about how, when the big earthquake comes, Arizona will become prime beachfront real estate. Haha. That was a joke because it was an exaggeration. But over the coming centuries, all over the world, many locations will more or less suddenly become prime beachfront. They???ll remain so for perhaps a few decades ??? a few centuries if they???re lucky ??? before passing on the title to the house just uphill from them. No exaggeration.


Julian Rocks relaxing just out past Byron Bay! // . . EOS R5 @canonaustralia RF 70-200mm f/2.8 @canonaustraliapro


Not all interactions with wildlife and marine life are equal. Depending on the animal habits and their previous encounters with the human kind, wildlife can react in total different ways. Sometimes wildlife will avoid any human interactions because of the terrible things we do... (and honestly they should!). Elephants for example, do remember most interactions with humans and would sadly recognise things like guns and know what it can mean for them... so they would run away from humans or become protective. But sometimes interactions can become positive when trust is established and the relationship is based on mutual respect. When it???s the case like with this green turtle, it creates an opportunity to interact with wildlife in such a unique way and sometimes from really up close. We should remember these moments and share them to the world as much as possible as it shows that coexistence is possible. Let???s keep on hoping for a brighter future where humans will put nature first and will treat it with the respect it deserves.


Love turtles!


Water everywhere Fresh cold warm wild calm Sweet and salty it's all part of the Life... And the birds are following the seasons goin were the wind don't blow so cold. I stay here and I love it . Absorbing


???Freediving is about silence???the silence that comes from within.??Â


It???s not out of focus, you???re out of focus Incredible dive with so many Bronzies today it was hard to keep track of them all. It was my first time out with these beautiful creatures, and what an intro. Trying to identify the most dominant sharks, figuring out where to position yourself, all while keeping eyes in the back of your head for sneaky ones was one exciting but seriously humbling experience. Sad to think it???s still legal to catch these stunning creatures, with fish-on.com.au rating their taste as ???60%???. When compared with their other rating of ???near threatened???, it seems they???re better off being left to grace the waters around Julian Rocks than killed for a disappointing (but ego boosting) meal.


How many can you count?


?~ O C E A N ~? . . . Being surrounded by the ocean beauty is something I am super grateful for . Each day is different, exploring Mother Nature at her best, today it was a low tide, peaceful morning seeing whales and wallabies . Hoping it???s not too much longer before some special people can come and visit


Today I did something i would never ever thought i would do! I went to dive with sharks! Sharks are one of my biggest fears, but i really really wanted to do it. Last night I was thinking to cancel it and this morning i did not feel great. And now i???m super proud and STOKED from what i???ve seen in the water! And yes, there were sharks, many of them!


Feeling alive + grateful after an epic dive at Julian Rocks with my buddy @chelsgoddo missed you @catfishcreative Let???s do it again soon!


A very large female Grey Nurse Shark a few weeks back at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay.


One of the reason why I love the #ocean so much is because of how unpredictable it can be. Some spots though tend to surprise and deliver more than others and #julianrocks in #byronbay has definitely been one of them. While #freediving and looking for grey nurse sharks this fever of #cownoseray passed by us and came back multiple times. Cownose Rays are pretty elusive and it???s always a blessing to be able to see such a demonstration of the beauty of #nature and the #underwaterworld


Amazing sunsets, nice swells and great white sharks ????????? ????????? I???ve taken a little Instagram break over the last couple of weeks, been focusing on a few new website pages that I???m super excited to launch (v soon) ? ????????? ????????? I???ve also been super lucky to have some amazing friends visit and after lockdown and covid, it???s been nice to spend some time without my phone ????????? ????????? HOWEVER... this lead me to a local scuba diving spot (by far my fav) Julian Rocks here in Byron Bay. After seeing 6 grey nurse sharks, turtles, rays and tones of fish, I surfaced around 100m from the boat, and lost a flipper managed to get it back on and start swimming to the boat. ????????? ????????? Nice 3m swells and a lot of kicking but I made it....????????? ????????? ????????? ????????? ... only to find out from the skipper after we were back on land that I???d surfaced just as a 4m great white was hanging out near the boat.... ????????? ????????? Which I was swimming towards....????????? ????????? With one fin...????????? ????????? Looking like a wounded seal....????????? ????????? Haha anyways, clearly I survived... what an experience though!????????? ????????? I hope you???ve all had an awesome experience outside of work this week ?????????


Clear skies! See you tomorrow


Picture Perfect Byron Skies ... Lighthouse, whales at Julian Rocks and happy wedding memories at Wategos Beach ??


A great morning swimming with tropical fish and turtles at Julian Rocks. Even saw a humpback whale and calf on the way out. #Repost @byronbaydivecentre with @make_repost ??? It looks like they???re all having a little ocean dance


~Gliding through the depths~


IT WAS NEVE'S RELEASE DAY!!!! Our gorgeous little Loggerhead was joined by Gino the Hawksbill & Nelson the Green!!! That was a 3 marine turtle species release and it was so special!!!! Neve was released out on the EAC with a little raft to protect her and the other 2 were released at Julian Rocks!!


Scuba Steve ? ? Just kidding it's Scuba @tobyypatti but who really know's who's who when your covered in scuba gear ? ? @latent.dream ?


Diving with Maria, from youtooproject, in Julian Rocks! Amaizing first five for her seeing old loggerhead turtles, sharks and eagle rays! Well done Maria!


Diving today in the shower and in Julian Rocks! Nice Wobbegong sharks in the video!! Cecilia, you were formidable in the water! Congratulations!


Some of my favourite things I used to do with my husband #makingnewmemories #kinokobyronbay #sushi #byronbay #julianrocks #ferrerorochergelato #chocolate #itsnotjapanbutitlldo #notthesame #whalewatching #angelsbeach #springinaustralia #sun #sand #surf #bluesky #beach #northernnsw


Beautiful morning out on the #beach


Awesome Julian Rocks Exceptional Winter Diving #byronbay #julianrocks #sundivebyronbay #winterdiving https://www.scubadivermag.com.au/julian-rocks-exceptional-winter-diving/


I wanna flyyyyy awayyyyy!!!! #covidlife #iliketurtles #greenturtle #byronbay #julianrocks #turtlesofinstagram #underwaterlife #freedivinglife #nobubbles #divingaustralia #underwaterphotography #wildlifeonearth #earthcapture #fujifilm_xseries #fujilove #fujifilmxt3


Blush Sunrise, my most popular print taken at Wategos Beach, Byron Bay on one of those warm dreamy mornings when you feel like a mermaid! Shop now!


Byron Bay underwater life is berserk


It???s a yes for the turtle .


Aupa!!

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Warming up before diving with good merengue dancing!

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Diving with my friend Gloria Duque, Orlando and Tim! We saw the first Leopard shark of the season! Leopard sharks are coming to Julian Rocks for summer as the water straits to warm up!


I???ll never get bored of the sassy looks turtles give you when you cross path them underwater. It???s almost like they know they are prettier than us and they want us to know about it. If you like turtles too, you can protect them by reducing your fish consumption and refusing plastic whenever that???s possible. You can also adopt a turtle through @wwf_australia


Wow wow wow! @sundivebyronbay @scaprodossi you are incredible. Thank you so much for capturing yet another beautiful turtle release. Gino the gorgeous hawksbill returning back to the big blue at Julian rocks in Byron Bay! It was a roller coaster trying to get Gino back to good health, he only weighed 3kg on arrival and fluctuated throughout his recovery and eventually maintained a healthy 5.5kg! :) he???s just a little one and has a lot of growing to do before becoming sexually mature.


What type of shark would you love to dive with? ? .? @adriancoxphoto #julianrocks? #byronbay? #discoveryourownbackyard? ? Tag or mention @diveadventures.au for a chance to be featured on our feed? ?


Grey Nurse Shark Smile. #wildestoceans ???


Just two friendly whales right beside the boat giving us their best impression of Julian Rocks... It???s been a great week! This shot was taken by skipper Roundy on Thursday when we took @the_fat_whales_project out


As promised here is a little clip of the boys snorkelling at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay @byronbaydive . . They saw a turtle and a Wobbegong shark, but Pat was in charge of the GoPro and missed them both ?????? . . #gopro


Friendly Turtles Part 1 Thanks @frederick.baber23


As a freediver in Australia, the second question I get asked by my land friends (just after how long I can hold my breath for) is often ???what about sharks???Â. Although it would be a lie to say that shark are totally harmless (as it would be with all wildlife) there are about 400 shark species and only a few of them are considered as being a potential danger to humans. You actually have more chances to win to the lottery than getting bitten by a shark... just saying! Movies and media have pictured an evil portrait of all sharks but the reality is far from the one you often see on TV. Most sharks are either scared or indifferent to humans. Some of them get a little curious but will turn around when they realise you are a dirty human and not a prey. The grey nurse shark is a perfect example of our irrational fear of sharks. This beautiful creature couldn???t care less about you in the water, but because of it???s fierce look, it???s population got almost hunted to extinction in the 1950???s and is now critically endangered. It???s not too late to change our bad habits and protect our wonderful biodiversity on land and underwater.


Diving with this couple of Chileans, Catalina and Yen in Byron bay!


Time flys by! @keithchristiephotography


I got a toothpick stuck in my mouth ? Little cutie green turt at Julian Rocks


When the wind calls! #playtime on the #ocean #flyinghigh


Light rays and turtles The first turtle is a Loggerhead, he got super close and I had to keep swimming backwards so he didn???t bump into me


Diving with Pol in Byron a bay! Lots of Eagle rays and loggerhead turtles! Very impressive dive!


Two girls, one turtle. Thanks to the @cassmao for inspiring me to unleash my butt on the underwater kingdom, and to @o.newlove for capturing this moment.


Happy World Manta Day! Who else is counting the days until warm water and Mantas return? @natoliunderwater


New vlog of our dive on the beautiful #JulianRocks in #ByronBay I'm really proud of this video!


Just returned from a magic morning out at Julian Rocks with @sundivebyronbay. It was one of those pinch-me experiences that remind us we live in paradise. Love the cheeky grin on the blue groper #sundivebyronbay #byronbay #julianrocks #byron #nsw #scubadiver #scubalife #scubadiving #repeattraveller


It???s incredible how much marine wildlife we have so close to us. We met some beautiful humpback whales out in The Bay last weekend!! If you???re looking for an epic whale watching experience, head to @byronbaydivecentre #byronbay #whales #byronwhales #julianrocks


The ICONIC Byron Bay Lighthouse


Shark Week Can you name all the sharks in the video? Here???s a selection of some of the sharks I???ve been fortunate enough to be in the water with


Who would transport here right now if they could? Such a magical place ??? How many sleeping sharks can you spot?


Where you can have a scuba diving holiday in your state As Coronavirus continues to limit our travel to closer to home, many of us around Australia are just itching for a dive getaway. You don???t need to travel overseas to discover the best of the underwater world, with many incredible experiences to be had right here in Australia. So, for those unable to travel interstate, here is a comprehensive list of the Best Dive Getaways for around Australia, compiled by the experts at Diveplanit Travel, your personal dive travel specialists.


Friendly skipper @kaineguyler in his happy place out at the rocks ? ?


Julian Rocks, Byron Bay I sat there for 2 hour at Wategos Beach watching this pod of dolphins cruising up and down and waiting for that moment when they jumped out the water in front of the rock, 2 hours well spent


Curious turtle and more curious diver!


Another well-camouflaged critter, this tasseled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) blends into the reef almost perfectly due in-part to the tassels on its face which it gets its name from. These tassels help break up its outline, making its disguise even more convincing! Like all members of its family, including the more ornate lion fishes which choose to flaunt their presence rather than hide, scorpionfish are venomous and can deliver painful stings through a series of spines in their dorsal fin if stepped or leant on. These spines are only for defence and play no part in acquiring food - as an ambush predator, the scorpionfish simply waits for a small fish to swim past and engulfs it with a burst of speed. #julianrocks #visitnsw #visitnswbeaches #scorpionfish #venomous #venom #camoflauge #fish #underwaterphotography #scubadiving #reef #macrophotography #predator


& by @jonoimages: "The photography conditions varied enormously. It was exciting and liberating. At sunset, warm orange sunrays burst through the surface, subject backgrounds darkened as colour tones grew richer. Golden hour underwater." ??? Head to our stories archive to read all about @jonimages 's favourite local dive spots in Byron Bay and how they have transformed during the pandemic. Link in bio.


Always a pleasure to take feminine energy diving!


O C E A N A R I U M Put yourself in my fins for a few seconds and just soak in the beautiful environment that is the Julian Rocks marine reserve. You may first notice the Hawksbill Turtle casually making it's way around to Turtle alley, and then if you look closely you will see a larger Green Turtle beginning it's descent after surfacing for a breath. And then you might begin to take in all the textures and colours of the reef and surrounding clear water. And if you stay in the scene long enough you might start picking out individual fish, or the colour of the sky visible through the patterned surface. A true ocean lover might then begin to imagine what might of been behind me.... Byron Bay, NSW. Prints available.


Working today in my office with a friendly creature!


Diving Julian Rocks in Byron Bay was really special. I honestly think I have never seen a dive site that was so biodiverse. We made a cheeky video about it photo by @jarmbi


Diving today with Guadalupe,Valentina and some sharks! Spectacular!


Awesome dive with Alejandro and his wife Otilia! You did it very well, guys! We enjoyed lots diving next to Grey Nurse Sharks!


Neve the loggerhead hatchlings release day. Goodluck out there in the big ocean little one


~ A touch of gold in the ocean ~ Already dreaming of some more days #underwater like this in one. #julianrocks is really a special place. It???s pretty insane how different the underwater landscape can be when an area is protected and not overfished.


Peces Luna, en Byron Bay!


Perspective -Diving with sharks is always an amazing experience @byronbaydivecentre @byron.bay.nsw Sony A6400 Ikelite Dive Housing


Another magic day diving in Julian Rocks with Vero from Barcelona and Nick from Byron Bay! Turtles, lots of fish and of course, Grey nurse sharks!


Let the festivities begin! #byronbay dreaming #sunset


Divers contemplating an old Loggerhead turtle!


Having seen this shark in Thailand, Philippines, Palau and Australia I was confused about the common name of this shark for a while and I think I am not the only one. So, what some call the leopard shark, others call the zebra shark. What some call the zebra shark, others call the leopard shark. What you see in the video (Stegostoma fasciatum) is a species of carpet shark found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, from South Africa to the Red Sea, to India and Southeast Asia, to Taiwan and Japan, to New Caledonia and Tonga, and even northern Australia. The Australians (and most of Asia) call it a Leopard shark, while the Americans call it a Zebra shark because they use the name leopard shark for a species of houndshark (Triakis semifasciata) found along the Pacific coast of North America, from Oregon to the Gulf of California in Mexico.


Shark chasing prey Susan Park @s.parkphotography


Julian Rocks, or Nguthungulli as it is traditionally known, appear as a few barren rocks out at sea, giving little away of the plethora of marine life living just beneath its surface. Home to more than 1000 different species, the rocks provide divers visiting Cape Byron with opportunities to meet many strange creatures, including the Ghostfish, Pineapplefish, Wobbegong Shark, Moray Eel and Bubble Snail. ?


Amazing conditions on the Bay for the 1st day of Spring!


A few old clips from Australia last year. #julianrocks This spotted wobbegong probably thought I didn???t see him.


Did you know that sea turtles appeared in the Cretaceous, about 110 millions years ago? Yes they are as old as some dinosaurs However due to human activity (plastic pollution, fisheries bycatch, habitat lost...) they have seen their population decreasing drastically and are now considered as endangered. Consider supporting @wwf_australia to protect this beautiful animal.


Amazing shot of our incredible office by @cristophotography: ? ...? " Julian Rocks, or Nguthungulli as it is traditionally known, appear as a few barren rocks out at sea, giving little away of the plethora of marine life living just beneath its surface. Home to more than 1000 different species, the rocks provide divers visiting Cape Byron with opportunities to meet many strange creatures, including the Ghostfish, Pineapplefish, Wobbegong Shark, Moray Eel and Bubble Snail. ??


Unfortunately due to our skipper coming down with cold and flu symptoms @byronbaydivecentre we were unable to dive Julian Rocks. Next time I guess!


Dusk


Swimming in slow motion Parupeneus spilurus ????? (Black-spot goatfish ?????)


Rainbow captured after this fun dive We saw lotsssss of Wobbegong Sharks and the notoriously VENOMOUS Cone Snails that day but I didn???t manage to take photos of them One sting from a cone snail can kill a human being (I remember our dive master even said 16)


Scary face , gentle soul ? Where was your most memorable shark dive??


A few old clips from Australia last year. #julianrocks


Often elusive and always elegant, the spotted eagle ray glides through the ocean with an incomparable grace. Their large ???nose??Â creates an increased surface area for their electrosensory pores (aka Ampullae of Lorenzini) which helps them to detect preys hidden beneath the seafloor. But regardless of how beautiful or sophisticated this creature can be, it???s status is sadly ???near threatened??Â with extinction because of the ???accidental??Â fisheries bycatch while targeting other species. Our food choices are key to preserve marine species like this spotted eagle ray. Reducing to the minimum our fish consumption is the only way to preserve such incredible species.


Celebrating the beginning of #sharkweek2020 in the US, a beautiful opportunity to raise awareness around #sharkconservation. Although the conservation message needs to be focusing on the ridiculous number of sharks killed every hour around the globe (11,416 to be precise), shark nets, bycatch, plastic pollution etc... right now there???s another serious threat, happening in one of the most beautiful and preserved places in the world, the Gal??pagos Islands. There???s currently a huge fleet of 280 fishing vessels near the border of the Galapagos marine reserve, home of dozens of protected species including several types of sharks. There are serious concerns that if not stopped, their fishing activity could turn the fragile ecosystem upside down. It???s also important to remember that without demand, these fishing boats wouldn???t be there #fisharefriendsnotfood If you want to get your voice heard you can sign the #sosgalapagos petition in my bio. The shark in the picture is a #greynurseshark which is a critically endangered species in the East Coast of Australia.


SAN Fermi?n dive with these friends from Spain! The sharks were meeting us on time!


// J U L I A N // ?G R E Y S C A L E?


Only after you have swam through the rough waves at the surface, that you can experience the depth and the serenity of life. I have always wanted to swim with sharks and when I swam into their home recently, I could feel goosebumps even under my 7 mm wetsuit. It took me a few moments to believe that I was actually there, that I was actually living my dream. I was almost at a touching distance to dozens of these gentle giants and I felt grateful to share their world with them and to experience the beauty this country and this world has to offer. Another item off the bucket list, another story for a lifetime Watch the whole thing (in landscape mode) , it will bring a smile


Never done diving before? Do you want to try it in Byron Bay? Do the discover scuba diving! We do a session in the pool where you breath underwater and gain confidence and then we take you by boat to the island of Julian Rocks, where you dive for 45 minutes and can see sharks, turtles, rays, and lots of tropical fish! Lots of fun! Call me on 0451028963


Here is something very different, this is a shot of a Zebra shark/Leopard shark. A very graceful and completely harmless species, that a friend mine once described as "giant tadpoles" This was shot using an Olympus TG5, my first ever camera. I knew nothing about composition back then, but I think I lucked out with this one.


Wobbe with a hitch hiker ?? Swipe to see a close up of the feather star ??


What a fantastic dive last Sunday with super divers Pedro, Estefania, Guillermo, Carmen and felipe! We has sharks coming from every possible angle! So much fun!


Breathless experience to be that close to a grey nurse shark! They are peaceful and quiet creatures, not the aggressive and bloodthirsty as the ignorant media portrait them some times! Don???t be afraid of sharks, please!


~ Always take a big breath before facing the darkness ~ Thanks @rog_freedive and @jonoimages for the kayak adventures. I finally got a chance to properly explore #julianrocks and it was way above expectations. #fujifilmxt3


Great dive with Nere, from Bilbo! Sharks everywhere!


#birthday #celebrations in #byronbay contd; delicious lunch @thefarmbyronbay ; daily visit to the #lighthouse to watch whales (soooo much fun!) #sunset #birthdaycake and champagne ; a pair of magnificent #figtrees #mainbeach with #julianrocks in the distance


& by @jonoimages: "I???d never seen it like this before. The marine life was calm and approachable. Inquisitive green turtles came to within just a few inches, presenting us with their barnacle-riddled shells as if asking us to clean them." ??? Underwater photographer @jonoimages shares how his favourite local dive spots in Byron Bay, void of tourists, have transformed during the pandemic. Head to the link in our bio to read more about what he discovered.


A few old clips from Australia last year. #julianrocks This white tip trying to show me how tough he is.


The Whale Season in Australia is from June to November. Humpback Whales can be spotted along the East Coast of Australia and tours depart from Sydney, Brisbane, Byron Bay, the Gold Coast & Hervey Bay.


I have always dreamed of diving with a school of rays. They glide so effortlessly in the water it's mesmerising. Tick tick tick right off the bucket list! We had such a good time in Byron bay with @apnea_art thanks guys!!! #rays #snapper #amazing #mesmerising #travel #byronbay #julianrocks #reserve


Sunset sessions Julian rocks. Bundjalung country @juliecrespelphotography #canon 100-400mm ISO 200 F8 1/8 s


Self-absorbed local: loggerhead turtle mesmerised with its own reflection Glad to see these endangered turtles in the local waters. Relaxed and curious animals are a result of the protection in areas such as the #julianrocks nature reserve and other protected zones around Byron bay. Good to know this guy and many other marine animals can have a bit of a break of the many challenges they face because of us.


Blotched hawkfish making use of its incredible camouflage, as it rests among soft corals and the underwater foliage.


Beautiful green turtle in Julian Rocks, Byron Bay!


This is what 30m+ visibility looks like. Thanks for the shot @jennicollierphotography. Diving with @sundivebyronbay . @nauticamhousings @nikonaustralia @inon.lighting @maresjustaddwater


Diving in Byron Bay keeps getting better and better!


Anonymous surfer at The Pass.


Yellowtail Kingfish cruising around Julian Rocks, Byron Bay @byronbaydivecentre


Happy customers = Happy us Thanks @theavocadohut #repost: ? ...? "It???s incredible how much marine wildlife we have so close to us. We met some beautiful humpback whales out in The Bay last weekend!! ? ? If you???re looking for an epic whale watching experience, head to @byronbaydivecentre #byronbay #whales #byronwhales #julianrocks"


Curious snapper, one of many that circle underneath the dive boat at Julian rocks.


Diving with my Colombian friend Alejandro Pineda and lots of sharks in Byron Bay! One of my best dives this season so far! Spectacular!


Making friends in the Coddy @sundivebyronbay #lovegreynurseseason


If you're looking for something to do in Byron how about getting out to Julian rocks and saying hello to one of our three types of resident turtles or over 800 species of fish. The clarity of the water during winter is unbelievable, and the water temperature at the moment is a balmy 21 degrees.


?Julian Rocks ? . Byron Bay, NSW . Canon EOSR.


Hard to let go of perfectionism but learning to create my own little worlds without judgement ? ???Julian rocks??Â - acrylic on timber board Inspired by a photo from @peeedah


Dark treasures ?


Reposting @adamfreediver:? ...? "I have always dreamed of diving with a school of rays. They glide so effortlessly in the water it's mesmerising. Tick tick tick right off the bucket list! We had such a good time in Byron bay with @apnea_art thanks guys!!! #rays #snapper #amazing #mesmerising #travel #byronbay #julianrocks #reserve"


Happy divers in Byron Bay!


Epic dive to celebrate 10 years together @ktcarr9


What a stunning winter of diving it???s been so far! We???ve really been spoiled this year. Excellent vis and tons of sharks, let???s hope it continues! @jblank_photography


Diving in Byron Bay 4/6 days diving cancelled this week, but thankful for the dives we did get in


Lunchtime views. #julianrocks #pacificocean


Monday's are better underwater @sundivebyronbay #julianrocks #eagleray #bluemonday #sundivebyronbay


Come fly with me


What a dive #byronbay #greynurse


Another toothy friend from the weekend @sundivebyronbay #greynurseshark


Turtle Power at @byron.bay.nsw #julianrocks is definitely one of my favourite dive sites in #australia Thanks for another great dive @byronbaydivecentre


So exciting diving that close to a shark!


Backwards tumbling into shark infested waters like...???


Porcupine fish feeding at Julian rocks.


That feeling when you???re a divemaster!


Grey Nurse Sharks of Byron Bay So happy we got a dive in today and the conditions were great


Blotched hawkfish making use of its incredible camouflage, as it rests among soft corals and the underwater foliage.


The great thing about diving in Byron Bay is that even if it is your first time diving, you still can see sharks that close! Incredible! In the photo, Laura diving around some good size sharks for her first time!


Diving with my friend Matt Towner!


#swimming with turtles


Magic underneath the surface in Byron  So many cute sharks, fish, turtles and light rays ? What is your favourite?


Diving with my friend Cristian, an underwater photography lover, in Julian rocks, Byron Bay!


Long ago a jealous husband threw a spear at his wife and her lover as they paddled away in a canoe. He missed them but hit the canoe, breaking it in half and it sank to the bottom of the ocean. Only the bow and stern were left sticking out of the water which became the two islands known as Julian Rocks. Or so the Aboriginal legend goes. However they came to be, it is an absolutely stunning site and might just be my favourite here so far. This is just one of the many beautiful smiley eagle rays who came over to wave hello ??


HI WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND? Turtles used to have peaceful lives until freedivers came along. Any day now they???ll be swayed and they???ll decide that they like hanging out with flapping humans. @o.newlove and I met this cutie at Julian Rocks in August


So many sharks at the moment in Byron Bay! Come and dive with them! Call me or WhatsApp on 61451028963


Dishes To Dip, Spread And Share With Friends. Dinner Thursday to Sunday From 5.30pm?


Wobbegong - now you see him, now you don???


Perfect pair of green sea turtles


Green turtle and too many pomfret!


Julian Rocks - Turtle time


Leila doesn???t mind the big sharks but HATES pomfrets


Green turtles


Breathless bring that close to a grey nurse shark!


More eagle rays


Grey carpet shark looking for a place to sleep. Sadly the wobbegong had taken his favourite place..


Loggerhead turtle


Epic couple of days diving with @sundivebyronbay. The rock was on point


Spotted eagle ray


So cool to have my friends David and Nadine, from Sydney, diving with a green turtle! Well done guys, you were like fish in the water!


Couple of legends in this shot


Spotted eagle rays Seen during an absolutely amazing snorkel with @sundivebyronbay


More Byron Bay blues by @saxonkent "Cosy Corner"?


Wobbegong resting on the sea floor.


Awesome dive with these wonderful grey nurse sharks.


Majestic spotted eagle rays flying through the ocean


Anemone fish.


?? MY FIRST SHARK ENCOUNTER More specifically, my first *scuba* shark encounter (I did have that one surprise shark rendezvous when snorkeling in Costa Rica ). But wow, what an amazing feeling to drop down to the sandy bottom and simply watch docile grey nurse sharks cruising around the reef peacefully! . I also spotted turtles, wobbegong sharks, big schools of fish and anemones. And stingrays when I went snorkeling Felt so good to be in the water again!


So this happened 2 weeks ago on my birthday ?
I was lucky enough to be given this wonderful birthday gift by @kizaru_91  along with a few other little goodies. ?
I must admit I was very spoilt this year, and feel so grateful for the magic I???ve experienced. ?


For a diver it???s a special moment to have a shark encounter We don???t get many of them and there is a special peace around them. Even though many people see them as dangerous they are important for the oceans ecosystem. Today is #sharkawarenessday - please take a moment to study them.


Diving with Celine and Nick in Julian rocks few days ago! Amazing conditions, great visibility and lots of sharks!


"WINTER NURSES........."


The perfect beauty of the majestic Grey Nurse Sharks in the wild, in Byron Bay!


Just offshore from #ByronBay, #JulianRocks is one of my favourite dive sites in the world. In 30 yrs I???ve never had a dive there that hasn???t delivered something brilliant. This week, mid-winter, it???s  inundated with grey nurse #sharks.


Diving yesterday with Celine,Nick and the grey Nurse Sharks! Spectacular!


Other fish at #julianrocks - many wobbegongs - many grey nurse sharks (though down a bit deep for me to dive for good photos) - huge kingfish - porcupine fish - batfish - hundreds of schooling fusiliers and pomfrets - dory! Seen during an absolutely amazing snorkel with @sundivebyronbay


Huge loggerhead turtle eating from the rocks! Hear the sound of the whales!


Back out in the water today with a wonderful chilly morning dive. A relaxed cruising wobbegong sidling through at the end of the dive.


Silhouette of a Zebra Shark. This one had a particularly long and elegant tail. It was also taxiing some remora fish around as is the shark's life


Yes, the diving at Julian Rocks is all about big sharks at the moment, but if you take a look around you can discover so much beauty and so many other creatures who live here all year round. Thanks for the stunning image @jblank_photography


Because I'm such a tease, here's a sneak peak of latest project I've been struggling to find time to do. Haha. The intro sequence to the GoPro video edit of our time mucking around in Byron Bay, Australia. Easily the best scuba diving I've done, with leopard sharks and turtles everywhere. Stay tuned for the full video coming soon-ish!! (once I get my life together). Link in the bio for more videos exploring the world Thanks @ryan_fnw and @fionamax24 for whisking us away to Woody's.


Blotched hawkfish resting on green coral formation.


Diving last Sunday at Julian Rocks with these Spanish friends living in Sydney! For some of these divers was their first time diving and they saw Grey nurse sharks.Total luxury! Hear the sounds of the whales while diving! Terrific!


2 colclough???s sharks resting with a wobbegong Seen during an absolutely amazing snorkel with @sundivebyronbay


So exciting to see sharks that close in Byron Bay!


Did you know, the gold at the end of a rainbow is actually Julian Rocks? Just in from our skipper out on a dive boat now!


Fliying yesterday with my friend and master of the air, Rick. From the depths of the ocean to the heights of the sky, Byron Bay looks spectacular from any angle you look at it! Sensational views!


That shark that comes close to you and looks at you with that smile! Fascinating!!


Heaps of Jew fish around the cod hole in Julian Rocks and of course, some grey nurse sharks!


Love this , Julian rox on a crazy day.


A sexy Bennett???s nudibranch to spice up your Instagram feed


Diving for people who have never dived before or don???t have the diving licence: The discover scuba diving consists of 1.30 minutes in the swimming pool and 45 minutes dive at the sacred island of Julian Rocks!


What a beautiful smile! These guys are gathering at Julian Rocks at the moment. @jblank_photography


Last shot of a Zebra/Leopard shark, or anything underwater related for a long time. This is why my friend says they look like tadpoles with their very round and friendly noses.


It???s not all Grey Nurse Sharks at the moment... There???s always plenty of life to see at Julian Rocks. We???ve had amazing conditions over the weekend!Thanks for the great photo @jblank_photography


Manta magic


A huge cod fish surrounded by colourful fish in Byron Bay! Photo taken by the great photographer Simone Capradossi.


We???re heading that way


Pretty keen to get up to Ayr to dive The Yongala. It???s been voted best wreck dive in the world on countless occasions. Hopefully in the next three weeks we???ll get a crew from Hamilton Island to go and dive with @yongala_dive


Australia???s Great Barrier Reef is famous for its marine life and colours, but for those of us who live in NSW we don???t need to leave our state to experience just as much, if not more underwater magic. This video was taken at Julian Rocks right of the coast at Byron Bay. Where???s your favourite place to see a rainbow of colours in NSW? #emmataylorscubsprofessionsal


Summer Visitors @ Julian Rocks


How spoilt are we diving Julian Rocks Wanna come out with us on a dive? You have SO MANY OPTIONS... Intro dives, Open Water courses, Freediving courses, certified dives AND we have an Advanced course starting NEXT FRIDAY June 26th Get in touch or hit our website for all the info + online booking!? ??? @oceanum_photography ????


Deep inspection. This young green turtle came for a careful look at me while at the seabed. It's incredible how relaxed marine life is in protected areas such as at the #julianrocks Nguthungulli nature reserve. These areas are very important for the regeneration of marine life. The oceans deserve more areas like these in addition to effective enforcement of protection. Such a curious fella, I almost can hear it saying what the heck are you?


Sharks galore


Julians. Named after Julian Rocks this was my first regular design and my first custom made shape cutters from @jessamatutorials .


Graceful eagle ray.


{ FLIGHT } Eagle ray as it was passing by .


Realising a turtle in the ocean after she was look after from some injuries for few months!


25-30m visibility always makes me smile


Smiling at the turtle!


Post dive snorkel with schooling fish, as a smack of tiny transparent jellyfish is pushed into the nursery at Julian rocks.


Porcupine fish at Julian rocks, these are one of my favourite fish to see 6/6/20


Extremely pleased to have been awarded two honorable mentions in the Animal Behaviour and Seascapes categories of the Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year 2020. This is the image awarded in the Seascapes category from our own #julianrocks . Wobbegongs are so common here that people often swim past them without a second look but I can never resist stopping for yet another photo. Now I have a better excuse :)


Releasing in the ocean yesterday two green baby turtles and a sea snake that have been look after from their injuries by the amaizing team of Australian seabird rescue!


Blotched hawkfish resting on a small ledge.


Beautiful Eagle Ray swimming majestic in Byron Bay the other day!


Did you know that jellyfish have been around for more than 500 million years? That???s even before the dinosaurs ??


When you go to work and see Grey Nurse Sharks, Eagle Rays and turtles, you know you are having a very special day! Here we are diving with Mauri, from Argentina, and the diverse marine life at Julian Rocks! www.divingbyronbay.com.au


Anemone fish are usually very shy and hide within their anemone. Although if you sit and wait a minute or two they will get comfortable and give you a pose


Great dive with sharks and Mauri in Byron Bay! Terrific experience to be so close to a grey nurse shark!


Hawksbill turtles Seen during an absolutely amazing snorkel with @sundivebyronbay


Down deed at #julianrocks for #worldoceansday with @alexandraroca1 and @divingbyronbay


Grey Nurse Shark at Julian Rocks. Diving with @sundivebyronbay. @jennicollierphotography in the shot


Graceful eagle ray and turtle in the background.


How lucky I am to be able to call this place home .


If you come diving in Byron Bay, chances are we will dance happily before seeing the sharks! Here with my Colombian beautiful divers! Loving Byron Bay!


Brown sweet lips yesterday at Byron Bay???s Julian rocks. So glad to be back diving @byronbaydivecentre


Winter blues around Julian Rocks #byronbay #julianrocks


I feel like a su?per he?roe being back in the water and being able to transmit my contagious passion for scuba diving and the marine life in Julian Rocks, Byron Bay! I send all my love and admiration to the people of Spain and Australia for being so brave against Corona virus!


Friendly local blue groper, at Julian rocks.


Porcupine fish at Julian rocks, these are one of my favourite fish to see 6/6/20


WE ARE DIVING AGAIN IN BYRON BAY!!! finally all this madness of the Corona virus seems to be over and we are getting back in the water for great diving conditions! In the photo, a turtle and some king fish at Julian Rocks, in Byron Bay. Photo made by the great photographer Simone Capridossi!


?This is one of my favourite photos. It???s been a wild few weeks. You will start to see in the next few weeks I am going to share some incredible places to visit, eats and stays across NZ and Aus. I know so many of you are seasonal travelers and know a good cafe or restaurant when you see one. So any beach, accommodation, sight, hike, restaurant , cafe. You name it, whether it is in Aus or NZ write it below????. Kia kaha, Abby . ?location: Cabarita, NSW, Australia. Breakfast [ @tucker.casuarina ], lunch [ @_paperdaisy_ ]. . .


Big fan if these blue beauties #bluegrouper #julianrocks #sundivebyronbay


Just sitting around taking in the vis @sundivebyronbay


Finally below the surface again at Julian Rocks with @sundivebyronbay crystal clear blue water and packed with life! Thanks again for the call @scaprodossi so good to see you guys up and running again!


Good thing's come in small (box shaped) packages... . Meet the Yellow Boxfish - one of our favourite residents out at Julian Rocks Despite their unusual box-like shape these little guys are suprisingly agile swimmers and have evolved their own unique swimming style ?We like your style? @ashlymcmahonphotography


Julian rocks Byron Bay with @empricey at the @byronbaydivecentre


The cutest lil Green Turtle I ever did see. Photograph by Brian Pool


HAPPY WORLD TURTLE DAY . Hands down one of the best animals out there and one of my absolute favourites. And I absolutely loved this day. Don???t be a grub, pick up your litter, because these special little animals mistake litter like plastic bags as jelly fish. They often can???t tell the difference and eat the bag which then gets stuck in their stomachs. Rant over ??? .


Leopards at Julian Rocks - Byron Bay ? Photo by @craigparryphotography


Only during quarantine would we ever have the pleasure of seeing Main Beach so quiet... and appreciate the beautiful sunsets quite so much


It???s world turtle day! ???? But with the help of some friends we can do much more! They need us more than ever! These amazing gentle animals could do with a lot less of our plastic waste making it into our oceans, plastic bags are a huge problem, often mistaken for a jelly fish and causing a long miserable death... Seek out you local foundations to help anyway you can!


On day 4 of #7daysofcommonground we have chosen Nguthungulli (Julian Rocks) on Bundjulung Sea Country. This small group of islets is very significant to the Arakwal people. ? ? Over 7,000 years ago it was used for ceremony, when sea levels were much lower than they are today, and Nguthungulli was connected to the main land. ? In one of the dreaming stories associated with Nguthungulli - Father of the World, who created all the land and the waters, the animals and plants, now rests in a cave at Julian Rocks. ? ? The Elders have instructed over the generations that Nguthungulli must be protected from any misuse or it will cause destruction.? ? More Information on Nguthungulli and other sacred sites near by can be found at:? ? http://arakwal.com.au/category/explore-our-country/significant-sites/? ? Interestingly, in Celtic mythology, sacred sites are also known as ???thin places??? where the boundary between earth and the Otherworld (also known as heaven) is particularly thin. ? ? : These incredible photos are by @saxonkent ?


Happy #WorldReefDay! We are so fortunate to have the reef at the Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve right on our doorstep! . Julian Rocks is located within the Cape Byron Marine Park where temperate and tropical waters meet and is home to over 1000 marine species . This group of small islets out in the Bay are very significant to the Arakwal people, with several important Dreaming stories associated with the Rocks . It???s so important that we make simple choices today to save our reefs for tomorrow. These include: 1) Use #ReefSafe sunscreen 2.) Reduce single-use plastics 3.) Create awareness around the protection of reefs


First day back under the water , lots of turtle and eagle rays. Glad to be back


Rather a drizzly gray morning on the beach, but not without its charm. The sea scent blended with rain hung round softly...


Surfers social isolation


Swooshed by a Leopard Shark Up close & Personal ? There must have been 30 leopards cruising around at Julian Rocks this day. An hour with these beauties is never enough


Leopard Shark fly by Julian Rocks Photograph by Lyn Pool


Come to the paradise of Byron Bay! Lots of feminine energy!


Going up for air. Green Turtle surfacing @ Julian Rocks, Byron Bay Photograph by Lyn Pool


Well hellooo there! Friendly Green Turtle Julian Rocks, Australia. Photograph by Lyn Pool


In my wandering around this lovely town I often run across little painted canvases and boards. Usually with technically fine but tepid landscape scenes. It???s an arty area, I think I keep finding these various technique practices... So I???ve been buying them and painting #cryptids into them. I liked this one, it was obviously of the beach nearby bc of the position of #julianrocks on the horizon. And now, #cthulu rises from the sea...


Freediving is amazing! It???s actually pretty mind blowing what you can teach your body to do with proper guidance + training from our pro instructors We are doing 1:1 Freediving (+ scuba diving!) courses at the moment AND we have snorkel + dive boats running THIS WEEKEND! ? Beaut mermaid vid from The Wreck a few weeks ago, thanks @kirstymcque_music


There has to be some light at the end of these grey and uncertain days.. #stayhome #don???t host the virus


Sunrise


The place I call Home M Y E L A ??? V I N T A G E


Diving with the crew, birds on cows, Nalu under rainbows and happy memories with Nipper


Happy World Oceans Day! ~ My first Leopard Shark back in March 2020 and then we saw probably 50 more Hands down one of my top 5 dive experiences! Thanks @bluebaydivers ~ Who has dived at the famous Julian Rocks?? ??? ~ Who wants to go again?? ???


The calm after the storm... ? something special about these autumn Byron sunsets ??


Firey clouds this morning


Diving during #quarantine with @oceano_de_aventuras *Every day a new small video* Today: Diving with spotted wobbegong shark in Byron Bay - Australia bottom time: 56 min max depth: 13 m dive site: Julian Rocks dive operator: #sundivebyronbay


As grumpy as this green turtle looks it was actually super friendly. Swam straight over to us, I feel like some of the turtles there are getting bored without people around right now


One of my favourite images I have taken is this juvenile Wobbegong . He was perfectly positioned on a ledge surround by a school of eastern pomfrets. Ready and waiting to ambush its prey.


Hoping to get to dive out at Julian Rocks soon........ @byronbaydivecentre any news?!?


This week we had the privilege to take out one of our @sundivebyronbay boats and assist Olly and Kelsey from the amazing @australian_seabird_rescue team to return to sea 3 green turtles, one juvenile loggerhead and an giant petrel all rescued and rehabilitated over the last year . These are a few images from the release of Incredibly cute Vanilla Bean the tiny loggerhead turtle who had the lucky chance to grow and strengthen in the safety and care of the rescue team. We released him out in open sea away from #julianrocks where he could be a quick snack for too many big fish. The team built him a little raft of leaves to have some protection out at sea but he seemed pretty sure he wanted to swim out In the open. Good luck little one and maybe we???ll see you again when you???ve grown up ! ??


Oh me oh my, how stunning is this!? We miss Julian Rocks, it feels like so long ago we were diving there Check out @submerged_images for some beaut underwater photography ?


A beautiful story to come back from my long social media silence. Yesterday we had the privilege to take out one of our @sundivebyronbay boats and assist Olly and Kelsey from the amazing @australian_seabird_rescue team to return to sea 3 green turtles, one very small juvenile loggerhead and an giant petrel all rescued and rehabilitated over the last year . These are a few images from the release of Bart, Tina and Parson the three green turtles. We released them at #julianrocks where they will be joining many other happy turtles and we hope to see them again as soon as we can get out diving again. Check out @sundivebyronbay for a video of the release and wait for my next post with some photos of Vanilla Bean the very cute baby loggerhead.


Eastern Red Scorpionfish or Red Rock Cod (Scorpaena jacksoniensis) - Juilen Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia . Sony RX100 | Meikon/Sea frog housing | Sea&sea YS-D2 strobe


Dolphin jumping in the sunset Little Wategos Byron Bay


Waiting for whales


Oh how much we miss the ocean #Repost @finsandphotography ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve Can???t wait for more dreamy winter days like these this year . Know what you get where warm and cold currents meet? An abundance of life! Julian Rocks in Byron Bay is an amazing spot and famous for its turtles .


*Every day a new small video* Today: Diving with leopard shark in Byron Bay - Australia bottom time: 56 min max depth: 13 m dive site: Julian Rocks dive operator: #sundivebyronbay


Tranquil gray morning, raining offshore so not much of a light show, still lovely to get out and run along the edge of the world.


Lone surfer


Not Bad For 13!!!#husky #siberianhusky


@oli_ayo serving up the goods with views from above out at Julian Rocks We???re serving up the goods with our $11.90 burger, chips and drink deal today! Pop in and treat yourself ?


Morning ritual #beachswimdaily


G R A C E I lay still and watch her pass, watch her glide upon the seascape, watching solely because she was passing, solely because she would vanish... Leopard Shark - Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW.


Beautiful and ornate lion fish at Julian rocks Byron Bay taken the beginning of this year.


Partners in crime... @sundivebyronbay


When you think you???re the only one out there... Check out that third predator?! ????? Still can???t believe we caught this today... ??? Full movie is on its way


Sunset on Mount Warning. Byron Bay - Most easterly point of Australia


Can???t wait for more dreamy winter days like these this year . Know what you get where warm and cold currents meet? An abundance of life! Julian Rocks in Byron Bay is an amazing spot and famous for its turtles


Australian Anzac spirit in the air!


Caught the sun shining through the spray, and the shadow of the breaking surf on the sand...


Postcard afternoons?


Seagull sunrise


A view of Byron that you don???t see often! Beautiful ?


5 ICONIC NSW DIVE AND SNORKELLING SITES #5iconicnswdiveandsnorkellingsites


It may have been windy but ive never seen the pass like this! With @derinda_king Thats Julian Rocks, Mount Warning and a little ray of sunshine.


Hey you, looking at this beauty of a Leopard Shark... Did you know, we offer nationally accredited FIRST AID, CPR + ADVANCED RESUSCITATION courses at BBDC? How handy is that?! If you need (or want!) to partake in a course, let us know... You will be taught by the best of the best, with heaps (+ we mean heaps!) of experience under their belt. It???s a perfect opportunity to polish up on old skills if you???re due an update, further your skills with advanced courses or, if you???re a complete newbie, start from the beginning + learn how to respond in an emergency Give us a drop us an email or head into our shop between 10am + 2pm to enquire further ? ??? @caityjae ???


These times call for a shift to new perspectives, enjoying the small things in our day and being thankful for all the others we can still enjoy. More importantly, taking care of ourselves and in that way, the other... being it your partner, friend, neighbour, our environment, our ocean and earth


Sailboat on the horizon


Missing the sea, so throwing it back to last year when I was in one of my favorite places in the world celebrating the nuptials of two of my favorite people in the world ??


The friendliest shark in the ocean...


Surfer riding a wave this morning


Lost Leopard. Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW. Leopard sharks are also confusingly called Zebra Sharks, as their physical appearance as juveniles is visually closer to representing the stripes on a zebra. However, once they reach adult maturity, the patterning on their body represents a leopard more closely. I have a feeling whoever gave these sharks their common name needs to study their animal ecology harder to see that Leopard sharks actually spend most of their life span flaunting the patten of leopard spots compared to zebra stripes. These sharks are the only member of the Stegostomatidae family and are mostly nocturnal hunters who use the cover of darkness to seek out small crustaceans hiding under the sand, making them safe and enjoyable to dive with.


Featured underwater ocean photographer @oceanum_photography ? ??????????????????? ?? .......... CONGRATULATIONS ........... ?? ??????????????????? . . . . Don't forget to follow us and support our featured underwater ocean photographer @oceanum_photography by visiting their page. . Tag #astonishing_oceanpix for a free feature. . . . #Repost @oceanum_photography ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve


"The beauty of nature is best known in waves of silence and stillness." - Angie Weiland-Crosby.


the best isolation spots are underwater


A Leopard shark flashes it???s beautiful Patterns to me as we meet on the ocean floor I love the way the sun shimmers on the shark, I didn???t get to spend much time with these guys this season, only seeing a handful of out at the reefs between Byron & Gold Coast, but any encounters with such a humble & gentle shark is always one to remember!


The guitar shark in Byron Bay! Spectacular!


Julian Rocks ? Byron Bay Photography: @saxonkent


Good morning Byron Bay... @persephonepoppy Sailboat on the horizon #julianrocks


Katie stoked with the perfect conditions


Black coral...


EAGLE RAYS! 20+ in this group! Diving with @sundivebyronbay . @nikonaustralia & @nauticamhousings


Always a delight to be able to share the water with turtles I always thank my lucky stars when I see them while scuba diving! Our green turtle buddy here swam past me and then straight up to the surface for a breath Love a good turtle silhouette


Sick lightshow this morning


Love is a beautiful kind of fear


Beautiful and ornate lion fish at Julian rocks Byron Bay.


Manta ray from a few weeks ago. #julianrocks#underwaterphotography


My favourite kind of weather + the only swimming pool you can go to around here at the moment


I promise we found Nemo and Dory as well #gopro


Leopard Shark Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW - Australia Scuba diving in Australia is amazing


Leopard shark cruising along with a cheeky remora attached .


Lion Fish


Hey everybody! Check out this amazing fellow artist, Julian. His IG is @julian_rockstheworld . He paints and hides rocks all over his own neighborhood, just like I do!!!! Except his rock paintings are waaaaay better than mine. He's been at it longer, so he's a real PRO. Do yourselves a HUGE favor, and PLEASE follow his account!!! He's an incredible artist, and we could all learn so much from him. KEEP ON ROCKING THE WORLD, LITTLE BUDDY!!!! ??? Big high fives from me,


Flying over the leopard shark!


Resting green sea turtle at Julian rocks.


Diving with Leopard sharks


Side by side.


More leopard sharks


The rocky outcrop, 2.5km off Byron Bay???s Main Beach, will be also known by its Aboriginal name Nguthungulli (pronounced Nuth-un-gully) . Nguthungulli means ???Father of the World??? and in the Aboriginal Dreamtime he was the creator of land, water, animals and plants. According to legend, Nguthungulli now rests in a cave at Julian Rocks.


Probably the closest I???ve been to an eagle ray..


Puffer fish photo bombing a grouper


Colours around the turtle!


The wild, wild ocean


No diving this week, but here is a turtle from last weeks dive ..


Due to government restrictions we have had no choice but to close our doors until further notice. We will keep you all posted on our next movements as + when we find out. We are already missing our favourite pals at Julian Rocks From all the crew at BBDC, stay safe, take care + peace out ?? For anyone that has a booking with us, please contact us for a refund + we will look forward to seeing you again some day soon! ??? @hammo20 ???


Softly softly slips away the day.


Take off.


CCLXV" (21.03.2020) Oil pastel on paper #swimmingwithsharks


Peaceful sea turtle . @olympus_breakfree #olympus_aunz #breakfree_olympus .


#Repost from @oceanum_photography with @ming.app . The many leopard sharks of Julian rocks. (P.s sorry for the shaky cam in the first part of the video )


Byron bay you make me shimmer #mybyronbay


Can???t wait to see these beautifully mesmerising Manta???s again next season... Our time was cut a little short this season


Leopard shark doing a sneaky pass by   .


Beautiful little #dawn surf.. a man about my age and his father it seemed.


No social distancing here, Leopard sharks everywhere


Climb.


Naked scuba ~ my naked activities list is growing :))


I love this photo I took of this green sea turtle


Stars and Stripes pufferfish


#sunrise over #sea My partner has to get up when it???s still dark for the next couple of weeks, so I???m getting up too in solidarity and to keep our schedules synched. Benefit is getting myself out to see the sun come up every morning, heavenly.


{Admiration} .


Beautiful lion fish on my last dive. Counting the days till I can be diving again.


What a cutie Australian Green Turtle!
??        these turtles have small heads compared to their body size
??        strong front flippers to glide through the water
?? named from the colour of their fat rather than their shell
??        have lungs and must surface approx every 30 minutes to breathe air


Pair of Sawtails


While all this crap continues, here's some shaky footage of our freedive with leopard sharks and eagle rays last week on Pat's birthday in Byron, my fave place on the East coast . I've never been able to interact so much with sharks in any other dive as they are always so shy, this was unreal and I couldn't get my head out of the water


Julian Rocks is probably my favourite dive site I have had the privilege of visiting. Here is a glimpse into what can be seen in the cooler months. (Tap the IGTV icon to watch the full clip). Featuring: @ericandthefish Check out the Shark that sneaks up behind him. Haha


SOO stoked to have finally managed to dive #julianrocks off the back of our floating home. Some beautiful #leopardsharks lit up by the powerful @orcatorch - can???t wait to share the footage from this one


Captured this guy as he took a rest on the sea floor before setting off again .


Just in from our skipper! Snorkelers out at Julian Rocks RIGHT NOW! Flat as a out there... B-E-A-UTIFUL


Can???t wait to dive here again!


#Repost from @oceanum_photography with @ming.app . Stars and Stripes pufferfish


So cute the leopard sharks!


Come to Byron Bay and dive with leopard sharks! Underwater there is not CoronaVirus!


Just caught an eagle ray gliding past .


Gorgeous .


Beautiful corals out at Julian Rocks ?


Green Sea Turtle in the Nursery at Julian Rocks


The leopard sharks at Byron today were - @rlawswall delivering the goods as alwayzzz


Leopard print Saturdays


Friendly and on this day somewhat more curious than normal. I felt like I was being watched Im a terrible Freediver but it does allow me to drop down effortlessly and stay still as rock, it???s just so nice just hanging out with these guys and all their oceanic buddies.


Working on their synchronisation swimming ...


The many leopard sharks of Julian rocks. (P.s sorry for the shaky cam in the first part of the video )


More manta magic, sharing the underwater playground with these creatures is a phenomenal experience @toby.j.carroll Always a pleasure exploring the underwater world with you brother


Magical manta @byronbaydivecentre


The leopard and the little one that wants to be. Today at JR


#Repost from @oceanum_photography with @ming.app . Graceful leopard shark, taken March last year. Hopefully getting to dive with them again this weekend.


Manta rays


Colourful Surgeonfish at Julian rocks . @byronbaydivecentre


Cute baby turtle in Byton Bay!


Leopard shark / zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) at Julian Rocks .


Colourful Surgeonfish at Julian rocks .


A close up encounter with a beautiful female reef manta at Byron Bay???s Julian rocks 7/3/2020


A Manta Ray and a Leopard Shark in one shot. The old 2 for 1


I spy with my little eye something beginning with O... ??? Brady Morton ???


Flight of the mantaray.


It???s a ???Leopard shark guaranteed spot??Â !! It was really exciting to see many Leopard sharks and even one manta passing by. Great diving experience though there was some current through the whole dive!!! #sundive #julianrocks


We all have a voice. Don???t be afraid to use it PS: conditions are amazing here atm, get wet!


Leopard Shark season at Julian Rocks


Beautiful leopard shark from yesterday???s dive. Julian rocks is really putting on show with 25m vis for this last two weekends, with a abundance of leopard sharks, turtles and if your lucky manta rays. Highly recommend @byronbaydivecentre as the place to go, on your way to explore the wonders of Julian rocks.


Lion fish


Diving Julian Rocks part 1


Huge Bull Rays in Byron Bay at the moment!


New Blog post https://nomadpaynes.com/2020/03/09/byron-bay-to-brisbane/


? J.A.W.D.R.O.P.P.E.R ?. . F. Muraenidae . ?Did you know moray eels have two sets of jaws? Along with their primary oral jaw, they also have a pharyngeal jaw within their throat that is used to catch and consume prey, featuring backwards pointing sharp teeth!! . ??? Hot tip: Keep your fingers away from this one's home


Stars and stripe puffer fish at the rock. @byronbaydivecentre


Incase you forgot how beautiful Leopard Sharks are, here???s a reminder PS. 20m vis again today ??? @hammo20 ???


The Viz! You spot these amazing leopards from a mile away!! Enjoy a casual snorkel out at Julian rocks on the weekend...


{ Takeoff } . . . . Credit @oceanum_photography .


Diving yesterday with this majestic Manta Ray in Byron Bay! Great conditions !


Hope everybody is as happy as this guy was


Beautiful guitar shark in Byron Bay! Looking forward to dive again very soon!


diving with this giant! #mantaray


Leopard sharks from last weekends dives .


Whatever the weather ... Byron is always captivating!


Manta madness at Julian rocks yesterday.


Finally back in my natural habitat ??? Sunday was magical thanks to @wildbyronseasafaris no place I???d rather spend my days away from the training pool ??? #julianrocks #freediving


Leopards Leopards Leopards


Some of the most glorious footage of the #manta at #julianrocks with @_becgio and David from @tweedgoldcoastdivecharters Massive shout out to @bluebaydivers who always seem todeliver the goods. @sealifecameras capture it @maresjustaddwater #underwaterphotography @paditv @gcbulletin @scubadivermagazine


Surfs Up Up in the shallows amongst the low tide wash... Still smiling


Epic conditions at the Rock today!! Visibility was INSANE and Leopards Leopards Leopards @caseycace @wildbyronseasafaris #epicdivedays #leopardsharks #turtles #marinelifeconservation #julianrocks # #GoPro #goprohero


Our friends from @tweedgoldcoastdivecharters joined us for a dive at Julian Rocks today in fantastic conditions. What magic day: Great divers, beautiful diving, Leopard Sharks everywhere and a few Mantas around as well! Thanks for coming out guys! (If you???d like to see what the fuzz is all about, we???ve got a couple of spots available for tomorrow!) #manta #julianrocks #leopardshark #brunswickheads #byronbay


Grey Nurse Shark also known as??sand tiger shark - Full video in bio - It???s always an amazing experience diving with these harmless (if unprovoked) sharks. I went back to one of my favorite dive spots in the past 2 weeks, Julian Rocks, and despite the average visibility had a great time underwater.


Byron Bay with some beautiful friends


Frog fish from today???s crew dive


Our welcoming to Byron in April @fedezunna Amazing dive at #julianrocks, we also spotted Eagle Rays, lots of turtles and 2 Grey Nurse sharks.


Julian rocks. From the other side. If you zoom in, you???ll see the lighthouse.


Winter?! What winter?


Black and white Grey Nurse Shark from Julian Rocks dive site at Byron Bay Australia


Another pic from today???s International women???s day dive ???


A Sand Tiger Shark and a couple of his Trevally side-kicks. The Trevally thought they were so tough hanging out with such a beefcake! Julian Rocks with


Beautiful byron bay #julianrocks


Beautiful tail of today with Julian Rocks as the backdrop


It???s that magical time of year again #greynursesharkseason out at #julianrocks always being humbled in the oceans depths


Run up and down this route a few times and finish with a dip in the ocean and you???ll soon feel like a high performer


This photo in no way depicts what was really going on at the time! Quite a decent surge was sweeping in and out of a gutter quite close to the surface and both myself and this beautiful Green Turtle were riding in and out with it, all the while I was doing my best to get a few photos. @byronbaydivecentre & @madchilledout Thanks for having me again guys. Loved every second! .


Wobbegongs forever! Julian rocks always bringing the goods xx


Such a beautiful place to just be...


Consciously breathing in and filling your body with life-giving, soul-serving, mind-clearing breath - simply in for 3, hold for 4, out for 7 for just two minutes - means you are already bringing a better version of yourself to your day and the world around you.


Ah...the serenity


It was nose to tail shark action this weekend! Julian Rocks was packed with Grey Nurse Sharks, we saw at least 30 sharks, most of them behind the Cod Hole and on the deep Eastern side. At times it was shark traffic jam and we had to wait to squeeze through.


Shark stalking


We just booked our next (and last) snorkeling trip. Hopefully, we can finish our Australian adventure seeing these beautiful creatures again


Fantastic dive at Julian Rocks yesterday for PADI Women's dive day. Loads of sharks, turtles, fish and lots of laughter with good mates


Stegostoma fasciatum ~ Aren???t they beautiful? Julian Rocks, Byron Bay.


Who doesn???t love a good turtle interaction?


a photo from my dive a couple days ago


It???s our responsibility to protect those beautiful and vulnerable creatures! The ocean is their habitat, not ours!


Got there!! New PB. Was a shame to miss yesterday, but I don???t run in the rain. Made of Disprin


Weather perfection in The Bay today.


Yesterday we went whale watching. They are the most amazing creatures... and to be so close was awe inspiring! Whale season in Byron


Best dive so far, so many grey nurses


Just a batfish doing it's thing chilling out on a safety stop at


The view from up top


constantly regretting not getting a GoPro for this trip, but today was the one - went diving with heaaaaps of MASSIVE sharks, literally arms reach away cages are for anyway


Grey Nurse Shark from Julian Rocks dive site at Byron Bay Australia.


Peachy on the fringes


Byron Bay Australia Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. .. The Cod Hole


Always a favourite. One sweet looking green turtle striking a pose for @tommyblackdog


Grey Nurse Shark with her very own entourage


Wobbegong is the common name given to the 12 species of carpet sharks in the family Orectolobidae.


Winter? Not bad


The Manta Ray One of the many beautiful rays you might spot at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay!


View from the pass, with Julian Rocks in the background


A stunning leopard shark at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay.


A bearded shark that likes to pretty much just chill. About a million of these at Julian Rocks yesterday. .


Bucket list item complete! swim with grey nurse sharks


Eagle Ray Julian Rocks Byron Bay


Turtles are so graceful in the water.... not so much on land! So privileged to have swam with these beautiful creatures a few days ago


Grey nurse shark


Wandered along the beach at Byron today, just me and my thoughts (Lone) Was a windy and chilly winter???s Monday. It???s magical this place. Water is crystal clear


Hugo???s Trench has been an absolute magnet for wobbes lately! This guy was swimming overhead enjoying the beautiful conditions we had over the weekend


Another spectacular dive with the ultimate dive business, Sundive Byron Bay


Byron Bay Residence. Bedroom Views


Clear sky and water morning


Saw a turtle paddling out to this amazing pod of #dolphins !!


I would like to personally welcome back our good friends, the Grey Nurse Sharks, to ByronBay


Under the big blue! Respect the ocean, protect the ocean, love the ocean


Grey Nurse Julian Rocks Byron Bay


Almost stepped on this Carpet of Sharks..... *Ba dum tsssss*


Saw this beautiful school of fish today at Julian rocks


Sharks didn't want to come out and play today, but this guy did


Leopard shark, such amazing patterns on these creatures.


Escape reality, to a place of tranquility and mind blowing encounters.


When Julian Edelman grabs your phone out of your hand to take a selfie


Seconds after these photos were taken this turtle ran into a fellow Loggerhead Unfortunately for him, that loggerhead happened to be the notorious asshole of Julian Rocks


Views of Julian Rocks from the lighthouse keeping a lookout for whales


Incredible show of dark meeting light


Grey Nurse Shark at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay


Yesterday I fulfilled a dream- I saw and swam with Grey Nurse Sharks in the ocean


Locals Happy hour all day!!! Great seafood by the sea!!! @novellabyronbay we are on tonight from 6 pm. happy hour & whale watching from the restaurant!


capturing one of our julian rocks residents giving us a wave


what a dive


Dive boat going out through the swell to Julian Rocks


Hungry turtle


Excitingly the Grey Nurse Sharks have returned to Julian Rocks for the winter! Devastatingly they are one of Australia


Turtle nap


Morning cardio session....with a view.


The view of Julian Rocks from Main Beach in my old hometown on the weekend.


Loving the #view on my #walk just as the #sun rises over the bay


Anothet day, another dive


White Eyed Moray Eel out and about in the Nursery


The coolest thing about my last trip to byron is that I got my little brother stoked on snorkelling/freediving


Nguthungulli means ???Father of the World??? and in the Aboriginal Dreamtime he was the creator of land, water, animals and plants. According to legend, Nguthungulli now rests in a cave at Julian Rocks.


Great dive out at #julianrocks


Byron Bay, my favourite place in the world


A Wobbegong Shark cruising along


So glad I decided to dive here, seeing the eagle ray & loads of wobbegong sharks where defiantly the highlight, plus got to see dolphins on way back


Winter is offically here and so are our favourites for this time of year! No tours today due to the swell, but looking forward to getting back out there soon!!!


A Lionfish spotted on today???s dive


Winter palette


Got to meet this beauty yesterday snorkeling off


Lightning over Julian Rocks, Byron Bay at night


Dramatic storm clouds over Julian Rocks this morning ..... which later cleared to a lovely sunny day.


Mister Porcupine Fish, always smiling


Green Turtle from Julian Rocks in Byron Bay Australia


If you don???t live on the edge, you???ll never see the view


Beautiful stormy weather over Julian Rocks


Saw a couple of leopark sharks when I was diving at Julian Rocks last week, very late in the season but the water is still so warm.


Leopard Shark Also known as a Zebra shark because as a juvenile they have zebra stripes


Sunset


I always love seeing my favourite little underwater friends


It's the last dance of the season.... our leopard sharks are slowly moving up the coast and making way for the grey nurse sharks


A few snap shots from yesterday most epic diving adventure - this is right on my doorstep now that I live in Byron Bay! Yay life


Black and white picture of a beautiful little porcelain crab on an anemone at Julian Rocks dive site Byron Bay Australia


It was incredibly difficult to catch focus with this housing and 85mm lens set up but here???s a few pics from this week???s dive. We ran into a bunch of sea life including Green turtles, octopus, sharks and a bunch of colorful fish. The visibility was pretty bad, I???d say about 3 meters. I really had to dehaze these images in post to see through the water. If you haven???t been, Julian rocks is a must. I always tell people that we???re so spoiled here because it???s so good, even on a bad day


An Octopus spotted near Split Bommie


Some days you just have to swim with the sharks


Great office views over looking Byron Bay, with Julian Rocks to the far right on the water.


I'm not normally a fan of top down shots but leopard #sharks can really be mesmerizing in their swimming movement


From a place I???d rather be... Julian Rocks on a blue day I need to wet the gills again


Diving at 18 metres off Julian Rocks we found 3 lovely turtles who cruised around us quite happily ..... diving is a magic experience when you're in Byron......so many things to see!


Loggerhead Turtle from Julian Rocks in Byron Bay Australia


A green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming peacefully in the clear waters of Julian Rocks Marine Reserve off Byron Bay.????This is my contribution to #worldturtleday ! Seeing a turtle swim effortlessly in the blue ocean is always a magical sight. The Green Turtle has a circumglobal distribution, occurring throughout tropical and, to a lesser extent, subtropical waters.


Kingfish hanging around the nursery


A yellow-tail kingfish acting tough in front of our divers


Warm clear water out at Julian Rocks today. And conditions are looking great for the weekend


Wobbegong Sharks absolutely everywhere at the moment!


Turtle adventures


This week???s dive was fun but the vis was pretty average. I saw heaps of cool fish, turtles, sharks and octopus It???s tough to adjust settings underwater so I try and get a general shooting profile dialed in on land before I go under. AI Servo is a must (continuous autofocus) along with wearing a weight belt.


The moodiness of a morning


Staring at Julian Rocks wishing I had a boat to get out there and dive... Anyone want to volunteer theirs? .


"Octoball" - an octopus balls-up in the shallows of Byron Bay, Julian Rocks


So, luckily I could reschedule the second dive I was supposed to do yesterday. I did it this morning and I???m so glad my cold got better.


Will be sad to see these guys leave our coast over the next couple of months! Luckily the Grey Nurse have started to arrive to keep us entertained over the winter period


Little Julian Rocks looking a little remote today.... stunning contrast in the ocean colours and this walk turns me into a tourist every time!


We???ve got spots available for Monday and Tuesday and the forecast looks GREAT!


Saaaa! He???s a friendly one #greynurseshark .


Today???s dive was worth all the shakkas


Leopard sharks just cruising around as per usual...


Finding Dory Thank you Byron! It has been a jammed pack week of study and fun. I'm sorry if I didn't get to catch up with you. It's hard to say hi to everyone including all my fishy friends but I will be back here for a year after Winter so can't wait to see you all then!!! Much love xxx


The camouflage experts. Always keeping an eye out


Summer, gotta love it, especially when you go to Byron Bay and dive with the Leopard sharks. The visibility wasn???t that great so image quality wasn???t great, but as the week progressed it slowly improved and found this one in a clean area of water. Unfinished business photographing them so will be back soon