Plongée à Julian Rocks — Australia

Julian Rocks is a granite pinnacle just 2.5 km offshore from Byron Bay, sitting at the convergence of tropical and temperate currents. Grey nurse sharks aggregate here in winter while leopard sharks carpet the sandy bottom in summer. The Byron Bay lifestyle makes topside time as appealing as the diving.

Score
69.3
Visibilité
8–25m
Température
19–27°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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World Class
Intermediate
Julian Rocks
AustraliaPacific Ocean
69.3

SCORE

-28.6386°N

153.6358°E

Julian Rocks is a granite pinnacle just 2.5 km offshore from Byron Bay, sitting at the convergence of tropical and temperate currents. Grey nurse sharks aggregate here in winter while leopard sharks carpet the sandy bottom in summer. The Byron Bay lifestyle makes topside time as appealing as the diving.

Byron Bay's Marine Sanctuary Crossroads

Visibility8–25 m
Temperature19–27°C
Max Depth22 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$130
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML80.0CH62.0VIS65.0SV55.0TMP72.0DA58.0OP78.0TS88.0GT78.0VAL65.0CRD55.0SP75.0

Marine Life

80.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
78
Megafauna Encounters
85
Reef Fish Abundance
75
Macro Life
72
Endemic Species
65
Marine Life Diversity
80.0
Coral & Reef Health
62.0
Visibility & Conditions
65.0
Dive Site Variety
55.0
Water Temperature
72.0
Depth & Access
58.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
88.0
Getting There
78.0
Value & Cost
65.0
Crowding
55.0
Social Proof
75.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Cape Byron lighthouse walksurfingByron Bay marketswhale watching

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Cape Byron lighthouse
  • Byron Bay Arts & Industry Estate

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber100 km — Wesley Hospital Hyperbaric Centre, Brisbane
Nearest Hospital5 km

Byron Bay Hospital handles non-critical cases; chamber in Brisbane (100 km) via road or helicopter

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Sundive Byron Bay

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Byron Bay Dive Centre

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