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Turtle School Byron Bay Dive Centre and Whale Watching
4.6
254 reviewsAbout
This company provides snorkelling tours and scuba dive in Cape Byron Marine Park - Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Marine Sanctuary all year round. During winter, they organise Whale Watching tours - the only ones departing directly from Byron Bay.
They hold a permit from the NSW government for scientific research within the park. Their focus is on sea turtles, especially the Loggerhead turtles, as they are close to extinction locally. They run citizen science and conservation workshops with the aim of collecting sea turtle photographs for photo-identification of individuals and population monitoring.
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Available Tours
Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour
Immerse yourself in the waters surrounding Nguthungulli Julian Rocks, Byron Bay. Home to more than 1000 marine species, including sharks, rays, loggerhead, green & hawksbill sea turtles and over 500 species of tropical and temperate fish. Min. 10 years old. Kids under 18 need to be supervised by an adult at all times This activity involves open-water swimming.
Whale watching Byron Bay (Jun-Oct)
Their marine scientist-guided whale watching boat tour is the only one launching from Byron Bay and offers you the opportunity to appreciate these magnificent creatures during their annual migration - one of the longest of any mammal! Min. 5 years old. Kids under 18 need to be supervised by an adult at all times If you are in doubt of the requirements please refer to the above Health and Safety policies or contact them. They may reschedule if conditions aren't ideal. Safety first! If they don't see whales, you can come for a return tour (subject to availability).
Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Fun Dive
This experience offers a unique opportunity to swim alongside majestic animals in one of Australia's oldest and most diversely beautiful marine sanctuaries, Nguthungulli Julian Rocks (NJR), which is home to more than 1000 marine species. We will embark on a thrilling SCUBA adventure at NJR Nature Reserve. Here, you will have the opportunity to swim along sea turtles, leopard sharks, mantas, eagle rays, grey nurse sharks, and more than 500 different species of fish! If they happen to spot a turtle, they will try to capture a clear picture of its face – collecting valuable photo-identification data is essential for our scientific work to monitor, protect, and better understand them! If you are looking for a stunning, comforting, and environmentally friendly activity in Byron Bay, this is your tour!
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Reviews & Ratings
k2damen
Google review
I actually booked on to a dive trip on late notice (the day before) and these guys were happy to accommodate me. They’re a smaller school but very professional, great equipment and since they’re primarily a turtle conservation group they have so much information on the marine life in the area. Also booking with them also funds research so even more reason to choose them over others. Had a great dive, seen so many leopard sharks (10+) and multiple turtles, big thanks to Josh and Carmen!
Antigone Simmons
Google review
Had a fantastic small group (8) whale watching experience with Turtle school - Byron Bay Dive Centre. Located in a cute cottage in a central location, the staff were extremely friendly and the welcome briefing was wonderful. The tour itself was amazing - we saw and heard the whales and the tour ran like clockwork. Josh was very knowledge. Thanks so much for a magical experience.
Karina Brus
Google review
I went on a snorkeling tour to the Julian Rocks. The weather was terrible, but the tour wasn't canceled. We saw no underwater inhabitants because visibility was terrible, only a few small fish were barely visible. The tour didn't follow the itinerary. Because of the bad weather, we didn't swim along the rocks, as stated by the tour guide. Instead, we floundered in one spot in the murky water for 30-40 minutes. The tour was also on an inflatable vessel, and we weren't even allowed to put on life jackets because we were in such a hurry. I felt unsafe because the waves were big. Due to the time difference between Gold Coast and Byron bay, I was late for the tour 9.00 am, and they charged me twice to move me on the tour at 10.30. I ended up freezing, and there wasn't even a hot shower, only cold. I didn't get the service, but I paid for it twice. When I asked for a refund for at least one tour (I paid twice), they refused, citing their policies. I wouldn't do this horrible snorkelling even if I was paid for it. The photo shows a poster with sea creatures that we didn't see. And other photo with weather conditions.
Brian Edye
Google review
What a great snorkelling trip to Julian Rocks in Byron Bay. The staff were all very friendly and extremely professional. A very clear presentation to start and a reminder of the safety procedures. Then it was off to the boat for a trip to the rocks Naomi led the snorkel session while Josh kept the boat nearby. All very safe and the visibility was clear with loads of brightly coloured fish and even a turtle. Absolutely magical on the way back to shore as a mummy and calf whale swam near the boat showing off their moves!
India Leask
Google review
The best thing I’ve ever done! Don’t think, just book it! Awesome team and gear - the photos speak for themselves! (You can rent a GoPro off them too) ☺️🌊🐠🐬🐙🐢✨
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Where you'll be
90-96 Jonson Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481