Dive with giant guitarfish and eastern shovelnose rays at Julian Rocks off Byron Bay, a marine reserve where tropical and temperate waters meet. In the Australian summer the reserve also hosts the world's largest aggregation of leopard sharks, along with wobbegongs, turtles and reef mantas. The warm-water season runs from November to April, best from January to March.
Dive with giant guitarfish and eastern shovelnose rays at Julian Rocks off Byron Bay, a marine reserve where tropical and temperate waters meet. In the Australian summer the reserve also hosts the world's largest aggregation of leopard sharks, along with wobbegongs, turtles and reef mantas. The warm-water season runs from November to April, best from January to March.
Up to 72% sighting chance in Julian Rocks (Byron Bay, NSW, Australia). Best months: February, March, January.
The giant guitarfish and the eastern shovelnose ray, shark-like rays that share the reef with leopard sharks and wobbegongs.
November to April, peaking January to March, when warm currents bring the biggest leopard shark aggregation and the clearest water.
Yes, Julian Rocks is a short boat ride from Byron Bay with sites for a range of levels, though conditions vary.
Leopard sharks, three species of wobbegong, reef mantas, eagle rays and turtles in summer.