Five Fingers Reef

About

A snorkeling spot with shallow waters teeming with colorful corals, tropical fish, turtles, giant clams, and blue spotted stingrays.

Why go

• An underrated part of the Ningaloo Reef
• Paradise in Coral Bay
• The reef sits right off the shore

Must try

• Snorkel Five Fingers Reef from shore
• See colourful corals and tropical fish
• Spot turtles
• See blue spotted stingrays
• Swim with manta rays

Pro tips

• 4WD recommended for the sandy track
• Walk the sandy track if no 4WD
• Drop tyre pressure to 16-20 psi for driving
• Best visited at 5pm when sharks are active
• Stay left to find more coral

Good to know

• Track is 4WD-only
• Get there early, it was a parking lot by lunch
• Flies can be pretty bad

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (301 reviews)

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