Scuba Diving | Snorkel Trips

Scuba Diving

What to expect.

• Dive Byron Bay's Julian Rocks Marine Reserve. Julian Rocks is one of the few dive sites where you can swim with tropical species found on the Great Barrier Reef as well as species from Australia's deep Southern Ocean.
• Here the reserve is home to three different species of sea turtle, an assortment of rays including mantas, hard and soft corals, friendly wobbegong sharks and over four hundred different varieties of fish. All of this is only a five-minute boat ride from Byron Bay.
• People with all levels of diving experience are welcome. Join one of the guided dive trips and let the dive crew show you one of Australia's most spectacular dive sites.
  Whether you are an experienced diver, recently certified or haven't dived before, we will ensure you enjoy a safe and rewarding diving experience at Julian Rocks.
  

Dive courses offered include:

• 1 Day introductory dive
• Passport diver
• 4 day learn to dive course
• Advanced course
• Rescue course
• Dive master course
• Dive instructor course

issues PADI, SSI and NAUI diving certifications.

When can you go?
Dive trips run 7 days at 7.30am, 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.00pm

Equipment Provided
All equipment hire (if required), the boat ride (on which you can frequently see dolphins) and a dive guide to show you around on a dive of up to 50 minutes is provided.

Special Considerations

• Medical required by law in Australia

You cannot dive if you have:

• Asthma
• Severe Ear disorders
• Severe Lung disorder
• Severe Nervous System disorder
• Severe Heart disorder

What to bring

• Swimmers
• Towel
• Sunglasses
• Change of clothes

To make a booking enquiry or for more information email: experience@obrienguides.com.

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Snorkel Trips

What to expect

You will be amazed by the diversity of species and colour found in the reserve's clear shallow waters. Julian Rocks is one of the few dive sites where you can swim with tropical species found on the Great Barrier Reef as well as marine life from Australia's deep Southern Ocean. The reserve is home to three different species of sea turtle, an assortment of rays including mantas, hard and soft corals, friendly wobbegong sharks and over four hundred different species of fish. All of this is only a five-minute boat ride from Byron Bay. Up to 1 hour snorkel time.

When can I go?

Snorkel trips run 7 days 10.30am,1.30pm and 4.00pm

Equipment provided

• A snorkel trip to Julian Rocks Marine Reserve includes the boat ride, equipment hire (mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit) and a snorkel lesson (if required).
• Whilst snorkelling you are supervised by qualified dive staff who will ensure you get the most from your trip to Julian Rocks Marine Reserve.
• On your return to the dive shop you can get a hot shower before the dive crew will help you fill out your logbooks and identify some of the creatures you saw.

What to bring

• Swimmers
• Towel
• Sunglasses
• Change of clothes

To make a booking enquiry or for more information email: experience@obrienguides.com.

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