What to do and see in Byron Shire, New South Wales: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

June 9, 2021 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in Byron Shire, Australia including Sundive Byron Bay, Byron Stand Up Paddle, Blackdog Surf School Byron Bay, Mojosurf, Byron Bay Style Surfing School, Byron Bay Eco Cruises & Kayaks, Blue Bay Whale Watching, Blue Bay Divers, Byron Bay Kitesurfing, Surf Getaways.
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1. Sundive Byron Bay

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Sundive Byron Bay

Welcome to Sundive Byron Bay located in Byron Bay, one of Australia's most popular travel destinations, Julian Rocks Marine Park is rated as one of the top five scuba diving locations in Australia. The mixing of tropical warm currents with cooler temperate waters makes the diving near Byron Bay unique. Due to its amazing diversity and abundance of fish life with over 1000 recorded species of tropical, temperate and pelagic fish, Julian Rocks has earned a reputation as being one of the most prolific fish dives in the world. Whales, Dolphins, Manta Rays, Leopard Sharks, the endangered Grey Nurse Shark and three species of Turtle are all common visitors to Julian Rocks. All the action is just 10 minutes from Byron Bay's main beach! Sundive is Byron Bay's only PADI 5 Star Dive Centre. Since it was established in 1988, Sundive has earned numerous PADI service awards and is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in diver training.

2. Byron Stand Up Paddle

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Byron Stand Up Paddle

We love showing people our little slice of paradise in the Cape Byron Marine Park down the beautiful Brunswick River. Groups are small (max 8 people) to be able to give you personalised instruction & for you to really soak in the peacefulness & beautiful surroundings. You'll feel far away from the hustle & bustle floating along surrounded by nature. We love sharing our local knowledge, having grown up in this beautiful part of the world. We've had this business since December 2014 and love to give all our customers the red carpet treatment (even making home made snacks). We can honestly say, "We love our job!" Our customers regularly say, "It's easier than I expected!" So come unplug & unwind with your friends, family, partner or solo and give stand up paddling a go with us. Tour start times: Tour start times vary with tides. Please call for more details

3. Blackdog Surf School Byron Bay

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Blackdog Surf School Byron Bay

Blackdog Surf School has been teaching surf lessons on the beautiful beaches of Byron Bay since 2001. We are a family run business and we pride ourselves on the high quality lessons we provide, putting your fun and safety first. We off small group lessons every day, private lessons and surfboard hire at competitive prices.

4. Mojosurf

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Mojosurf

Mojosurf have become the superior Learn To Surf Australia / surf school Australia adventure company, and we are proud to offer you the highest quality equipment, transport, coaching and accommodation. Mojosurf has set the standard on becoming the ultimate Surf School Australia. We are your one-stop shop for all things Learn to Surf Australia.

5. Byron Bay Style Surfing School

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Byron Bay Style Surfing School

Hi Mates, Gaz Morgan & Welcome to Style Surfing School in Byron Bay... I have been surfing around Byron Bay since the 1970s. Do you want to make sure you get More & the BEST Surfing Lesson in town, then check us out. Style Surf is 1 of 4 Schools who hold the licence to surf the waves in town in Byron Bay. We are a Local Family Owned & Operated surf school for more than 22 years right here. More Local Knowledge, More Instruction in your lesson, More time surfing, More Surfing Tips, More Surfboard knowledge. More Everything I have surfed in Byron Bay my whole life, I have been teaching surf skills since the 1980s and now run this school since 1998. No surf school knows More about surfing in Byron Bay. Happy Days & Catch you in the waves. Gaz. Look Out for FALSE ADVERTISING in Byron Bay. The only 4 are: 1. Style Surf. 2. Blackdog. 3. Byron Bay. 4. Lets Go. All other schools must drive to Ballina for their group lessons. That is 30 minutes away. ASK THE LOCALS & Look B4 U Book.

6. Byron Bay Eco Cruises & Kayaks

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Byron Bay Eco Cruises & Kayaks

The best Eco River Cruise with a fun informative commentary and small numbers. Enjoy free refreshments and person service as you cruise this beautiful waterway, part of Cape Byron Marine Park. Hall of Fame inductees for Ecotourism at the North Coast Tourism Awards 2019. Winner NSW Tourism Awards 2016 & 2017 for Ecotourism & Bronze in 2018, Finalist Australian Tourism Awards 2016 & 2017. Ecotourism Award Winner of the North Coast Regional Tourism Awards 2013 & 2016 & 2018, runner-up 2014. Highly Commended award in the Ecotourism Australia Awards 2013.

7. Blue Bay Whale Watching

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Blue Bay Whale Watching

Welcome to Blue Bay Whale Watching, Byron Bay’s most comfortable Whale Watching tours. Come and enjoy an intimate encounter with our majestic Humpback Whales from the comfort of our 8.5m Cougar Cat “Bay Warrior” without getting wet. Whale sightings are guaranteed or get a second trip free (our success rate in 2012 was 100%). Experience the thrill of seeing Humpback Whales breach and witness the curiosity and playfulness of these magnificent giants. We are the only whale watching operator in the Cape Byron Marine Park whose customers step safely onboard our vessel at the Brunswick Heads/ Byron Bay Boat Harbour without getting wet. The “Bay Warrior” was purposely built for comfort and stability. It has a large cabin for those who feel the cold or want to keep their camera gear dry while still observing the whales. Our stable back deck is also sheltered from the sun and the rain which makes for comfortable viewing for all passengers. The “Bay Warrior” is the only whale watching vessel in Byron Bay with a cabin, shelter from the weather and a toilet. We believe in making our customers as comfortable as possible, so you and your friends and family can fully enjoy their Byron Bay whale watching experience. Small group sizes of no more than 12 passengers per trip allow our friendly professional crew to give you the personalized service you’d expect from the charter operator of your choice.

8. Blue Bay Divers

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Blue Bay Divers

Welcome to Blue Bay Divers, divers’ first choice when diving Byron Bay and its surrounding reefs. Enjoy the comfort of our 8.5m Cougar Cat “Bay Warrior”, Byron Bay’s most spacious and comfortable dive, snorkel and whale watching boat. Our friendly professional dive charter service is conveniently located in the beautiful boat harbour of Brunswick Heads, Northern NSW. Let us take you to such fascinating dive destinations as Julian Rocks, rated one of Australia’s top dive sites, but also places where no other operator will take you such as legendary Windarra Banks “The Cod Grounds”, Black Rock, the Cape Pinnacle and many more dive sites in the Byron Bay area. With so many fantastic dive sites around, we are striving to give our customers variety and excitement according to their experience level. At Blue Bay Divers we believe in good old fashioned customer service. We are dedicated to make your dive experience exciting but safe and to offer the best personalized service possible. Our friendly experienced staff will go the extra mile to make our customers comfortable and happy.

9. Byron Bay Kitesurfing

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Byron Bay Kitesurfing

Byron Bay Kitesurfing - Kite and SUP Lessons, Shop & Hire plus Local tour info and booking!

10. Surf Getaways

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Surf Getaways

Surf Getaways is a surf travel company dedicated to empowering women of all ages to embrace the joy of surfing with increased confidence, fitness and improved skills. Combining unrivalled local knowledge and access to the best female surf coaching, surf guiding, accommodation and activity specialists, Surf Getaways will ensure you experience the ultimate luxury holiday or learn to surf lesson.

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