Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve

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Julian Rocks Aquatic Reserve
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Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve

Checked 14 Oct 2026, 1:05 pm

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About

Julian Rocks is 80 hectares of aquatic reserve with many species of tropical and temperate fish. The aquatic reserve is designed to protect marine life. Consequently collecting or destroying animals is prohibited, as is spear fishing. Activities include: diving, bird watching, and photography.

Diving: renowned for its diversity of fish, corals and sponges.

Bird watching: the rocks are also a bird sanctuary for gulls, terns, tattlers, cormorants and plovers. The return of seabirds to the rocks at sunset provides spectacular viewing and a great opportunity for the photographer.

The park at a glance

Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Nature Reserve was created in March 1961. It covers an area of 0.4ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.

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Get in touch

Byron Bay office

02 6639 8300npws.tweedbyron@environment.nsw.gov.au

22 Tallow Beach Road, Byron Bay 2481

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Off Cape Byron

Byron Bay NSW 2481