Cod Hole (Julian Rocks)

Best time to dive

June to October

What you might see

• Manta rayLikely
• Moray eelLikely
• Nurse sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - no - deeper scuba-only feature; Julian Rocks snorkel tours operate over shallower zones (The Nursery)

Safety notes

overhead/cavern swim-through requires buoyancy control and no-touch discipline; grey nurse sharks protected - no touching/chasing/cornering, flash discouraged; current at exposed tip; boat traffic; depth requires NDL attention

Permits & fees

Julian Rocks Nguthungulli Nature Reserve / Cape Byron Marine Park sanctuary (no-take) zone; no specific per-diver entry fee verified

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Byron Bay