Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia

Julian Rocks, traditionally called Nguthungulli, emerged from a volcanic eruption over 20 million years ago near Byron Bay, off Cape Byron. These barren granite formations are now a part of the Cape Byron Marine Park and offer several diving sites. The underwater landscape at Julian Rocks features caves, walls, pinnacles, trenches, and an impressive variety of rock formations.

The combination of warm tropical and cool temperate waters fosters a unique underwater biodiversity. Julian Rocks is home to over 1,000 marine species...