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
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

