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Epic snorkel spot in Byron Bay.

Awesome marine life to snorkel around

photo by @alanna_murph ??

Calling all divers, snorkelers, beach walkers, surfers, swimmers, bird lovers, fishers, paddlers and rock pool enthusiasts from Brunswick Heads to Ballina! Join our Marine Bioblitz of the Byron Bay Region between 8th-17th March 2024 and help us discover and document the diversity of marine and coastal species that call it home! We will kick off the Bioblitz with a launch and information evening on 7th March at Common People, Bangalow from 6-8:30pm. The Marine Bioblitz is an opportunity for all members of the community to get involved as citizen scientists and document the rich biodiversity in ourmarine and coastal habitats. This ten-day community driven survey of marine life along our coastal waterways will generate a valuable record of our local biodiversity within the Byron Bay Hope Spot. Observations will provide a snapshot of species found across marine habitats at this time of year, which has never been done in our area before. It's super easy to participate! Just register on our Humanitix event page (link in bio), snap a photo within the region from March 8 - 17th, and upload it to iNaturalist. You can join in one of the many organised events over the 10-days or simply make your own observations and record them onto our iNaturalist project. To Register, follow the link https://events.humanitix.com/marine-bioblitz-byron-bay-region This is the first initiative for our brand new Byron Bay Hope Spot Ocean Champions program supported by a grant from Patagonia's 1% for the Planet program.

The majestic white-bellied sea eagle. A regular on our tour, but today we were treated to seeing them quite close and being able to hear the flapping of their massive wings

Moody day Leopard Shark at Nguthungulli.

We found DOT! After two years, the female Indo-Pacific leopard shark affectionately known as DOT showed up today in the Needles at Nguthungulli Julian Rocks! DOT is named after her distinctive white dot close to her 5th Gill slit (the area for ID, hint hint). She was first seen at NJR in 2012 and was last seen in February 2022, so she has been MIA for two years; the research team at @sundivebyronbay and the Cape Byron Leopard Shark Project were starting to get a bit concerned about her well-being, but she looks in very good health. Who knows where she has been over the last two years, maybe she was off on some incredible sharky adventure somewhere or, maybe just lazing around and relaxing on the bottom somewhere in the warm EAC waters staring at rocks; I guess we???ll never know. DOT is particularly friendly towards divers and approaches without hesitation; if you do see DOT around, please try to respect her boundaries as she has no concept of personal space and definitely won???t respect yours. She is lots of fun to dive with, though, and we are lucky to have her back. Thanks to my awesome dive buddy @asia.armstrong for a great dive! If you do see a leopard shark here at Nguthungulli Julian Rocks or anywhere in the world, please upload the left-side flank image (like in the photo) to www.sharkbook.ai and help support the Cape Byron Leopard Shark project and global Indo-Pacific leopard shark research and conservation.

BEAUTIFUL conditions out at the rock today ??

???Our NSW team enjoy the Cape Byron Marine Park often on kayak and by boat. As part of our ecological citizen science surveys and kayak-based clean ups. Recently we were fortunate to explore the meandering reaches of Simpsons creek. Our volunteers were amazed by the rich diversity of plants and bird life.?? Lauren and Lucy, Positive Change for Marine Life.

Exploring a different side of the Byron area on their Australian travels. Great to have these two adventurers out for a private tour

Come see the summer wild life up close Jump on the boat ? for snorkel, free dive or scuba DM TO BOOK ON

How amazing are leopard sharks! Very happy that I got to capture this shot with of my favourite animals. The conditions on this day were amazing and provided for some breathtaking encounters to say the least! Everywhere I looked there was at least five leopard sharks at one time. I lost count of the total amount but there was more than enough to capture this image

Leopard Shark, , Julian Rocks.

Nguthungulli or Julian Rocks is a sacred Aboriginal site of the Bundjalung and Arakwal people of Byron Bay. There are many Dreamtime stories that signify the strong spiritual connection to these rocks, the land and the sea. In one story, ???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. Bundjalung people used to walk to Nguthungulli to do ceremonies when the water levels were lower 7000 years ago. These rocks have always had a strong spiritual pull for me. When I need, I walk the sea shores and soak in the healing powers that these rocks radiate. Spirituality is deep inside of me. It???s not something I chose, it was something I was born into and has grown with me over time. I am so grateful for my home. I???m grateful for this land that we get to share and for the deep rooted connection to this special place. Thank you, thank you, thank you. T x

A Pelagic Party written by @beneaththesurfacemedia. Dive in for a read?? link in Bio. @natgeo authors of A Divers Guide to the World, stocked in store!

Ocean Road

Just having a little snack Jellyfish provide important nutrients for turtles, playing a big part in their diet. They have the ability to consume these jellyfish without being stung! This is due to their throats being lined with little spikes made of keratin, the same thing as our hair and nails!

What an underwater photographers dream it was on the weekend with @wildbyronseasafaris to Nguthungulli nature reserve. Everywhere I looked there were leopard sharks, eagle rays, turtles and an ubundance of fish.

Julian Rocks, Nguthungulli Nature Reserve. This place is magical! I was so lucky to experience swimming with so many leopard sharks today and I highly recommend @outoftheblueadventures to everyone! Today was such a beautiful moment and I will be back!!

Went snorkelling at Nguthungulli (Julian Rocks) this morning! Was an epic morning and saw lots of cool sea-life! Turtles Leopard sharks Eagle rays Fish

Welcome to the Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve! Swipe across for a closer look at the northern face of the rock - here we encounter so many different species often within just 5 to 10 meters of water!

A couple of weeks ago I experienced some of the most marine life at Julian Rocks I???ve seen in quite some time.

I???ll never get enough of this place @sonya7rv @nauticamhousings

Julian Rocks, sitting just off the cost of Byron Bay. Never been before, it's definitely on the list.

Nguthungulli at its best

swimming with leopard sharks for the first time ??? such beautiful and gentle creatures

The epitome of ?? ???The Beautiful Byron Bay: Iconic Julian Rocks in the background and Flower Power ??Woman @elisetrigger looking simply stunning as ever ???? Elise is wearing her hand cut, shaped and polished flower opal pendant ? and a matching flower & lightning bolt opal earring charms set. ?? Charms are hung on solid 9ct gold Paperclip Huggies (earrings). ?? All solid Australian opals and solid Recycled gold

The ocean???s leopard

Day 8 - Lennox Heads ???Cape Byron

Free-diving adventures down in Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve.

Feisty fella dancing for us Nguthungulli, Julian Rocks Marine Park. Have to love a Mantis Shrimp ?? It's known to have the strongest punch of any creature in the animal kingdom .. small but mighty!!

It's ocean party time June 1st is the night to celebrate our INCREDIBLE coastline and for all ocean warriors to unite ? Did you know the Northern Rivers coastline is being designated as a @mission_blue hope spot? Come find out more at the official launch event! @patagoniabyronbay is the place 6pm-8:30pm is the time Uniting to protect our coastline is the purpose @yummifyveganchef is the food @stoneandwood & @thehiddenseawine are the bevs @lbennettmusic is the soundtrack Link in our Bio for tickets. See you there ?

FAQ: ???How long does your free divers get in the water??? This is a question we are asked ALOT When you come out with us for a trip to #julianrocks on a free dive or snorkel you can have up to 3 and half hours in the water ?? A lot of our regular free divers love this because it means they have more time in the water and better chance of having incredible encounters like this moment captured with an eagle ray Our dedicated #bluebay team are on surface watch throughout this time and of course if you need a break we have hot drinks and snacks on board ?? Keen to explore the rocks ? Book in for a dive Click link in bio Send us a DM Looking forward to hearing from you

One of the beautiful leopards of Julian Rocks Diving with @sundivebyronbay and @alex_lenaa

Having a chat with a Leopard Shark.

TURTLE ??? JULIAN ROCKS

When an old mate comes in to visit.

A day spent swimming with mantas, leopard sharks, stingrays, turtles and heaps of fish!

This jellyfish had iridescent stingers that glistened in the sunlight. It was tricky to photograph as it floated past my kayak. I zoomed in and this is what I got! It was pale pink and very translucent.

Foam is your friend. Don't be scared of it. A little bit of extra foam here and there is good for the soul and your surfing.

BFC legend Jon Povey diving at Juilan Rocks on Australia Day with the lovely Leopard Sharks Kirsten

You wouldn???t believe what showed up today SWIPE TO SEE We were super lucky to have countless leopard sharks, turtles , eagle rays, a grey nurse shark AND a manta ray! Our dive guide Gian even saw a Clown Frogfish!! Let this be your sign to not let rain to deter you from diving ?? rain does not affect the visibility at Julian Rocks as we???re not diving in the run-off from the river and it???s far enough off shore for that ??? Visibility can be affected only by ocean currents and wind direction out there. Also, what better thing to do on a rainy day than go diving as you???ll get wet anyway Wanting to book on? Send us a DM Click link in bio

Studying the bottlenose dolphins of Byron Bay with #dolphinresearchaustralia and Traditional Owners. Traditional Owners Nickolla Clark and Leon Kelly recently joined Cape Byron Marine Park staff and Dolphin Research Australia out on the water to study the resident bottlenose dolphins of Byron Bay. The Arakwal people are Traditional Owners of much of the land and Sea Country in and around Cape Byron Marine Park. Dolphins are an important totem species to Arakwal people and to the broader community. Nickolla and Leon recently completed their (Certificate II - Maritime Operations) coxswains training, organised by DPI Fisheries under the Marine Estate Management Strategy. This was a great way for them to gain their sea time, a requirement for becoming a certified coxswain.

Near where I live, there are Julian Rocks. It???s been a while since I wanted to visit, and I haven???t been disappointed at all. There???s so much life in such a small spot!

Nothing beats swimming with a large shiver of Leopard Sharks at Julian Rocks in summer. It???s natural beauty, peaceful yet exciting, they???re majestic and can be quite dorky at the same time. Thanks for more beautiful footage @finsandphotography We could watch this all day!

Fun diving. @ #nguthungulli with @harveyn916 and the turtles and greynurses @sundivebyronbay

Studying the bottlenose dolphins of Byron Bay with #dolphinresearchaustralia and Traditional Owners. Traditional Owners Nickolla Clark and Leon Kelly recently joined Cape Byron Marine Park staff and Dolphin Research Australia out on the water to study the resident bottlenose dolphins of Byron Bay. The Arakwal people are Traditional Owners of much of the land and Sea Country in and around Cape Byron Marine Park. Dolphins are an important totem species to Arakwal people and to the broader community. Nickolla and Leon recently completed their (Certificate II - Maritime Operations) coxswains training, organised by DPI Fisheries under the Marine Estate Management Strategy. This was a great way for them to gain their sea time, a requirement for becoming a certified coxswain.

Getting under the surface. What better way to explore all the riches of our NSW marine estate than by diving. This picture of budding underwater photographer Oscar was taken at Julian Rocks at Cape Byron Marine Park while completing his Open Water Diver Certificate. Scroll right to see an amazing Leopard Shark (one of 20!) Oscar encountered while diving. Thanks for the inspiration @oscarunderwater - diving is now on our must do list for this summer.

Julian Rocks, Nguthungulli??- Byron Bay.

What???s your favourite friend to dive with underwater?

Cape Byron Marine Park is our most northerly of all 6 NSW marine parks. Check out this awesome new video to learn more about it! You can watch the whole thing on the NSW Marine Parks YouTube playlist.

The colours of daybreak in The Bay

What a magic day! Manta, Leopard Sharks and Grey Nurse Shark all in one dive! ?????? This is truly special!

Which one do you prefer? I took this photo last year when I was in Byron Bay for my PADI rescue certificate. Does anyone know if the leopard sharks have come back yet for the summer months?

There???s nothing quite like following leopard sharks through the needles???.

Cruising towards the Cod Hole with this beauty & her entourage. Photo: Brian Pool

Christmas edition : best shots from our home Dive n*4 Julian Rocks (Byron Bay, NSW) and an amazing Dive n*5 South Solitary Island (Coffs Harbour, NSW), where we spotted for few seconds a school of Scalloped Hammerheads . Photo 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 by @tomasacarvalho

A Day in the Bay. It doesn't get much better than this! We surfaced from our dive to find two Humpbacks swimming past the mooring site. For the next 30 minutes we had the most beautiful interaction with a pod of five whales. Extraordinary experience ?

Awesome diving @ Julian Rocks. Plenty of fish, sharks and huge turtles

Marine parks 101. Ever wondered what marine parks are all about? Then read on... Marine parks in NSW are zoned to conserve marine biodiversity, maintain ecological processes and provide for a range of sustainable uses, such as fishing, diving, boating, snorkelling and tourism. Check out the location of our NSW marine parks. To learn more about marine parks and their zones, download the NSW FishSmart app or check out our website from the link in our bio. IMAGE: NSW Marine Parks map

Byron bay.

Julian Rocks, Byron Bay While catching waves or watching our Adaptive Surf Pro Comp next year, you will see Julian Rocks, one of the most famous dive sites in Australia Situated 2.5 km from Main Beach, one of our surf locations, it is home to our marine life, with over 1000 species From the beautiful Sea Turtles to the amazing Manta Rays, different fish species, Grey Nurse Sharks, and playful Dolphins ??? Julian Rocks is a true underwater paradise.

First experience using @aquatech_imagingsolutions housing. Happy and great day with @wildbyronseasafaris

Tibur??n Leopardo

Afternoon snack

These winter days are pure magic and refreshing for the soul!

Big, green and vegetarian... Did you know that the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore amongst sea turtle species? It's incredible to think that they can grow to 180 kg in weight and more than a metre in width on a diet of just seagrass and algae. Found mainly in tropical and subtropical waters throughout the world, this green turtle was snapped enjoying the waters of Julian Rocks in Cape Byron Marine Park by budding photographer Oscar Trisley. Green turtles are amazing long-distance travellers with females reported to travel up to 2,600 km on their migration from their nesting grounds to feeding grounds. To put this in perspective, that???s like swimming from Melbourne to Cairns and a bit more! Green turtles are classified as threatened in NSW, with one key threat to them being the ingestion of marine plastic. By cutting down on plastic and picking up litter on our beaches, you can do your bit to save these unique sea creatures.

Pic4 2Day ???Above Julian Rocks, Byron Bay??? from www.brobes.com ??? for megawallart.com

Birds eye perspective of Byron Bay coastline ?

I???m not usually one for the outdoors (bar the occasional al fresco dining) but today I ventured into the great beyond for a spot of adventuring. ??????? ??? The morning began with the extreme privilege of having @joshuairv take me for a flight from Ballina. The views of the area were phenomenal with the Richmond River veining its way through the region. We circled inland to Alstonville, then down to Evans Head and then north to Lennox Heads. ??? Unfortunately rain had impeded the journey further north to Byron, but it was still spectacular nonetheless. The perspective from the sky was astonishing, and you don???t actually realise how high up you are until you notice the ant sized people scattered across the beaches. ??? My journey by air was followed up by a journey on the seas with @burton.bing and @mattymoses.maher. The whale watching tour was lead by the wonderfully informative and charismatic guide Glen of @wildbyronseasafaris, with his gentle and jovial manner reflective of the ocean mammoths we saw on our tour. ??? Right off the bat, we were met with a playful calf who had bemused us with a flurry of tail slaps. We travelled to the majestic Julian Rock and on the way back, a mother and her youngling greeted us with some flipper waves afore the perfectly picturesque Wategos Beach. ??? An excellent way to spend a sunny day in the Byron Shire. ???

LION FISH???NURSERY???JULIAN ROCKS

Posted @withregram ??? @brodiewmedia Life???s tough as a turtle

???Nguthungulli??- Father of the world ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Julian Rocks

Did you know there are nine surf schools currently listed in Byron Bay? ??? With an estimated population of just over 5000 people, that???s around one surf school per 600 residents. So either the good people of Byron are very well trained surfers, or the waters of Cape Byron Marine Park that surround Byron Bay are a very popular place for tourists to learn to surf. Byron Bay has been cited as the number one place in Australia to learn to surf. Surfing is just one of the amazing activities you can enjoy at Cape Byron Marine Park. Look closely at the aerial pic showing two different surf schools in the Cape Bay Marine Park.

Green turtle

Who am I? For #triviatuesday we restart our marine creature quiz. A nice easy one today as we are including the full image as well as some clues. Today???s marine animals are occasional visitors to the waters surrounding Julian Rocks at Cape Byron Marine Park. Who am I? I am found in subtropical and tropical water I have 300 teeth and a scary looking tail, but I???m harmless Unlike my sting ray cousins, my whip like tail lacks a stinger I am a filter feeder Often called the gentle giant of the sea, I am the biggest of my type, growing to almost 7 m in width and weighing up to 2 tonnes (the weight of a hippopotamus!) I am??? Please add your answer in the comments below. Snapped an amazing marine creature in a NSW Marine Park we could use for our Trivia Tuesday quiz? Tag us and we will see what we can do.

How to spot a sea turtle without getting (very) wet... Keen to spot a sea turtle, but snorkelling or diving isn???t your thing? Then consider taking a sea kayaking trip out to a turtle hot spot in the Cape Byron Marine Park. Other than masking up and looking beneath the surface, taking a sea kayaking trip is the next best way to catch a glimpse of one of the three species of marine turtle that inhabit the waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. Remember, if you spot one in the marine park and take a good pic, be sure to tag us so we can share.

Views from Byron Bay!

THE soaring headland of Cape Byron, home to Byron Bay???s famous lighthouse, could be known by its Aboriginal name Walgun as part of a push for greater Indigenous recognition.

First grey nurse sighting, unreal!

Guide @divingbyronbay ??? June 2020

Finally! My third attempt with @abugandbeyond to Byron Bay to photograph the incredible Leopard Shark (Triakis semifasciata) finally saw our efforts rewarded with an encounter with this beautiful individual on Saturday morning.

THE NURSERY ??? JULIAN ROCKS @sundivebyronbay

Cape Byron Marine Park 40 km of coastlines stretching from Brunswick Heads to Lennox Head, as well as estuaries and coastal lakes and the iconic tourist town of Byron Bay. The waters of Cape Byron Marine Park are renowned for their world class surfing and as a place to spot humpback whales, dolphins, marine turtles and manta rays. Got any great pics of Cape Byron Marine Park? Tag us to share.

The other day when I was walking to the lighthouse, I was told that those islands very close to Byron Bay are considered one of the best diving spots in Australia. As a lover of the deep-sea , I already researched about it. In addition to the possibility of finding whales and dolphins along the way, it's also grey nurse shark season ! I am thrifty all the time, but this place deserves my hard-earned money in Australia hahahah. I already want to go before the end of the season. The island is called Julian Rocks, but its original name is Nguthungulli, which according to the local aborigines Arakwal, means Father of the World and it's considered a sacred place.

GREY NURSE ???JULIAN ROCKS

GNS ??? COD HOLE ??? JULIAN ROCKS

A wobbegong shark perched on top of the reef, at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay. They camouflage well against the rock and soft corals.

LIONFISH ??? NURSEY ??? JULIAN ROCKS

" CRUISING......

Sleepy leopard shark and some eastern pomfret from today???s dive.

This is where I can hear the Earths breath the loudest... And yet it is the quiet here that brings me home.

Plan on throwing in a line? Not sure what kind of fishing you can do where? Download the free FishSmart app for all the latest info you need to fish in and around marine parks in NSW! Recreational fishing is a very popular activity supported across the NSW marine park network. Marine Park zones are shown on the FishSmart app so you can easily check to see what zone you???re in and what activities are allowed and the rules that apply for fishing and other activities. Download the latest version of FishSmart NSW app from Google Play or the iTunes app store.

Cape Byron Marine Park??? @nswmarineparks Cape Byron Marine Park 40 km of coastlines stretching from Brunswick Heads to Lennox Head, as well as estuaries and coastal lakes and the iconic tourist town of Byron Bay. The waters of Cape Byron Marine Park are renowned for their world class surfing and as a place to spot humpback whales, dolphins, marine turtles and manta rays. Got any great pics of Cape Byron Marine Park? Tag us to share.

The turtles were out at Nguthungulli today @jessaben17 wearing the Turtles SeaBandz.

Getting out on the water to hook a beauty over the weekends? Keen to go fishing in one of our six beautiful NSW marine parks? Don???t forget to check your FishSmart App so you can keep track of what zone you???re in when you???re out and about and the fishing rules that apply. The app also includes information on bag and size limits, local tides and weather and a real-time map to locate your nearest FADs, Artificial Reefs and Recreational Fishing Havens. Download the latest version of FishSmart NSW app from Google Play or the iTunes app store.

A few shots from a recent free dive with @blueseafaris

Soaking up the sun ready for the last day of

We have a few different types of spear guns available Different features and prices to suit different budgets We also carry spear fishing accessories Come in and check out our range Open 7 days, we're now in the Industrial Estate, on the corner of Tasman and Centennial

Amazing creatures ?