Diving Julian Rocks in Byron Bay INSANE BIODIVERSITY - Freediving Road Trip Ep. 3

Freediving Julian Rocks is special! I don't think i've dived anywhere that was as bio diverse as this little rock just off the coast of Byron Bay. There were schools of rays, spotted eagle rays, a crazy amount of fish species, turtles, sharks- honestly the place had everything!
We went with friends of ours that we met at Deep Week. We took our boat, the Ellie-nautical out through the Brunswick Heads Bar. It was my first bar crossing in our boat so I was a bit nervous!
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[@Ethicsmusic]

i dont know if im too sensitive but all this beauty gave a couple of tears. cheers from Mexico

[@AdamFreediver]

You're not too sensitive at all. This place was beautiful enough to make anyone emotional.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

man those rays are gorgeous!

[@deanlaffan2390]

It was my pleasure to meet Jarmbi on the same Deep Week you did. His presentation at Apneista was amazing. What a beautiful supportive community it is in freediving. So good to see you Jarmbi ! Thanks Adam and Erin !

[@_hadez470]

I cant tell you how much I appreciate this series. It really means alot to me to see all those nice divesites. (I dud work n travel and stayed in Byron Bay / Lennox Head for a long time. But back then I wasnt into freediving so now I can see the best of two worlds: great Australian places I know and amazing divesites I missed ;P)

[@AdamFreediver]

Thank you! :) I love making these videos :) So stoked you enjoy them!

[@yamandaddy]

I propoed to my partner diving Julian Rocks with a bolder opal ring, she said yes and on our way back we saw a rainbow and dolphins jumping under it! Such an epic place with good memories!

[@sammychicken3457]

Phenomenal history. Love it. Sting rays I think are the birds of the sea. They are so gracious and fluent in their movements. Thank you for yet another wonderful vlog. Take care on your travels & enjoy.

[@AdamFreediver]

You're so right Sammy! They're so graceful and they do fly! :)

[@tazzytiger77]

My favourite thing I've seen diving Julian rocks are the eggshell cowries especially when they're covered up by their mantle stunning

[@rohtopia]

Man this is so beautiful. I can't wait to be back in the water. Thank you for capturing it all

[@felix.salmon]

Wow looks like a great trip! The marine life on Nguthungulli was crazy!! Thanks for including some of the indigenous history in the area, that was great to hear 🙂

[@johnpaulmichaelechavez436]

Hi Adam 🙂 I always love to see you dive, there is always this kind of excitement to see what's below the surface to see how things are going on there and the diversity of life. Keep diving and keep safe. Thank you for sharing the joy.

[@cloudcarver1405]

Those rays! So beautiful, like whimsical spirits travelling to another world. Also 9:07 is frame worthy!

[@AdamFreediver]

They're like birds in the ocean :) I love how they move!

[@Protoman888]

Was waiting all week for this vid to drop. Nice timing mate!

[@sylvainbernard1784]

Just one word:whoawwwww!!!!

[@m1qu3l87]

Finally another video! :)

[@CLFurlong]

Wow! Epic man! This is incredible! Thanks for sharing! Great content for Melbourne’s lockdown!

[@brianking973]

Love your videos. God bless from Mississippi Gulf Coast USA

[@AdamFreediver]

Thank you Brian! Do you do much diving in the Gulf?

[@brianking973]

@@AdamFreediver I do some snorkeling and a little free diving. Nothing like you guys, mostly just some artificial reefs and jetties.

[@cariinaa1423]

Omg that school of rays!! Absolutely gorgeous 😍 Great Video as always and really good to understand 😉 Thanks! I hope one day I can do that too!

[@AdamFreediver]

I know right!!!!! I was trying to keep my face cool on camera but inside I was going nuts haha

[@cariinaa1423]

@@AdamFreediver Haha I can see how you try not to Smile too much xD

[@antonioangeloviii4748]

i love your happy upbeat chirpy attitude. if everything was like that. there wouldn't be any wars or crime. perhaps good diet and fitness are key.

[@HPTM]

Be safe and have a great trip!

[@AdamFreediver]

Thank you buddy!! :)

[@michenesi]

Wow! you got got in the same boat with Wolverine! Amazing place!

[@lmdnightl7170]

How can anyone dislike this?!

[@mariecollevati804]

Amazingly, beautiful the history of the area! You are very lucky to live in Australia. I can’t wait to dive there and see all these animals. The school of rays would be a dream come true!

[@theshadow7201]

I've been there myself. Such an awesome Diving Spot.

[@Conspiracymom]

When I went diving there in 2011 I also saw those Rays🌊🏖️. Unforgettable.

[@chillnowwe63]

adam,chill n great thanks for sharing.

[@AdamFreediver]

Thank you!! :)

[@danielmillington1492]

Amazing! I miss Australia!

[@southerncrossphones]

Amazing video of all the Rays! That looks like an awesome spot to dive.

[@AdamFreediver]

Right! I'll be back there soon and hopefully we get a clear day :)

[@canadianfreediver5537]

Nice camera work Dude!

[@willowguyler1435]

Been watching your videos for a while now and absolutely love them in a Brunswick heads local always out at Julian rocks and broken head would of been so cool to see you out there, recently I had an accident which resulted in braking my ribs and puncturing my lung so learning breathe holding skills after that had been quite hard!!

[@powerofeus]

Epic ep. Hope some day leave my desk and make a tip like that. I really love dive and freediving. Thanks for sharing that. See ya on the next ep.! =D

[@AdamFreediver]

Such a pleasure to share :) thanks for watching!

[@yakekaj]

Adam, great videos of your trip!! Out of interest what are your 'recreational' dive times like compared to your competitive ones?

[@motamato6416]

Amazing

[@gagewhitmore1219]

If only all the oceans still looked as beautiful as this. Pollution in the ocean needs to stop

[@siamakes4742]

oh my gusshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,realy beautiful, i want it

[@TheWinterfox10]

Adam, what's the name of the intro song? It's beautiful. I love your videos mate! Keep 'em coming

[@mr.lovelaugh2756]

So cooool

[@johnwilsonlee1086]

FCK! Wolverine cameo 🤣🤣🤣

[@clinton9118]

Love your videos ❤️ also that turtle was a male loggerhead not a green. Still awesome to see

[@edenmossey1296]

You should come to Maldives when this pandemic finishe 😁😁

[@Dorset_Phil]

Wow!

[@AdamFreediver]

:)

[@davetrevor-jones4652]

Adam I live in Byron Bay

[@albinoplatypus1]

Hi Adam! I was wondering what mask you are using in this video. I keep my facial hair trimmed short, but not clean shaven and I have struggled to find a mask that will seal properly. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks. Incredible video by the way!

[@xnoukiex2787]

Hey Adam. I love the video! Ever since I discovered your channel, I feel so inspired to go and take a freediving course. I am, however, a bit scared to do so, as everytime I put my Fins on and swim for a bit, I get these awful cramps in my feet. (Not my calves) and I dont know what to do about it. Do you have any tips?

[@Brandon-ch9eo]

Do you find that you point your feet really hard? Ive found that if I kick my feet with my toes pointed too hard, I can also get cramps in the bottoms of my feet. Another potential reason could be because your foot muscles just arent conditioned enough! So doing shorter times but more often may help as well.

[@AdamFreediver]

Hey :) I can't say for sure but I would be tempted to think that your fins are too small for you. Also what Brandon said could also be a factor. Try to relax your feet when you fin. Usually when people have this problem it's easy to fix. But an instructor will be able to see this straight away and help you out...so I think my friend it's time you took that course :)

[@xnoukiex2787]

Thanks to both of you for the advice!

[@norfix_]

I am 15 and I thought about starting freediving at least to some extend. I have a pool but I don't live near sea so the only time i dive is on holiday. I also somehow managed to learn frenzel equalisation from your tutorial. Any tips and tricks from anyone?

[@conjuringgg6036]

Hello Adam! I just got a question. I recently started freediving in Norway with spear and i wonder, whats the best way to gain more time under water. How to train my breath hold basicly? You got any good tips?

[@stanroyle3380]

plz do a dive somewhere on the gold coast

[@maicimyoshiki9715]

Hello! Very nice video! You have registered your channel. I support you.😉👍

[@bornodnoc1034]

Are you gonna cross into Qld?

[@nickmoore9896]

Adam, just how many wetsuits do you own?

[@AdamFreediver]

Hahaha soooooo many! I'd say about 15 suits. Most of them are Molchanovs suits and then I have a few different ones for spearfishing

[@andrewo8709]

what's the name of the beuchat wetsuit?

[@user-ud5zd8gr5g]

😍😍💚💚🌹🌹

[@titosdiving2402]

cool diver

[@Derekbitt1]

Dude looks like wolverine🤙

[@jaketaylor5754]

7:56.. be careful man. That thing killed something that wrestled crocodiles for money.

[@jackg9006]

Pardon my ignorance but what is dangerous about boating over/through a bar?!

[@AdamFreediver]

Basically when waves crash into the rivermouth it creates dangerous wave patterns and currents. We went through on a calm day but when the swell is larger it's not a good idea to go through :)

[@jackg9006]

@@AdamFreediver interesting. Thanks for reply!

[@mrkrabs4844]

Aren't you worried about sharks diving some of these places

[@dtminifun]

Adam I think you need to invest in a good mic

[@AdamFreediver]

hahaha yes! yes yes yes I do. Our sound is slowly getting better but in general we suck at sound haha

[@heyitsjunior7870]

Omg tackling surf in big fins is the worst. I have to body surf in get close tto standing and pop my fins off. Its the worst but looks hilarious to the beach goers

[@crabbypatty894]

First

[@AdamFreediver]

Yes you are! And you my friend have won the grand prize of 1,000,000 points!!

[@crabbypatty894]

@@AdamFreediver lol I like you bro from the free diver who barely holds his breath for 20 seconds underwater 😂

[@hajdukovic6286]

Why does that dude looks like wolverine

[@69Bassi69]

TINFOIL HAT WARNING

[@AdamFreediver]

I thought it was a pretty inspiring Aboriginal mythology :)

[@johnnykamuij6315]

@@AdamFreediver Me too. Love to hear more about it

[@stevet7635]

By all means explain a mythology, but don’t expect or demand we should all believe in it too! I never understand why some humans think their stories are so important in explaining the Universe, when the whole human race has only been around for the blink of an eye and the Universe was doing just fine before we got here. Anyway, great video and love the channel! X

[@69Bassi69]

@@AdamFreediver The mythology was super cool, but about praying at lay lines and having instant effect on the world etc was a lill much xd

[@scottwilliam7251]

You are taking your chances diving there. I came across a huge great white shark while diving there, I hid in the bottom in a cave with a giant turtle until my tank was dry, then made a dash for the surface and boat. My friend used to run a local dive service and he had to pull the legs of a man on his honeymoon into the boat and drive back to shore with the wife of the half eaten man. Take care, there a nicer and safer places to dive. Link to the story - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn2XmaR8ps-Uebs