Giant Clams Garden (Clam Garden)

Giant Clam Garden (also known as Clam Gardens) is a world-class snorkeling site set in Watsons Bay on Lizard Island, part of the Great Barrier Reef's northern Ribbon Reefs. This shallow, sandy-bottomed bay is home to a dense congregation of giant clams (Tridacna gigas), many over a century old and reaching up to 2 metres in length, their vivid mantles displaying electric blues, greens, and purples. The clams are scattered among healthy coral bommies and gardens of hard corals, with crystal-clear water offering excellent visibility. The site is easily accessible from the shore — just a short walk from the Lizard Island Resort — making it one of the most accessible and spectacular clam-viewing experiences in the world.