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CONNECT by joining exciting shore activities!

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Find an activity that suits your schedule and interest.


By type of activity

• all activities
• FREE activities
• for kids and the family
• heritage
• citizen science
• diving 
• kayaking
• walks
• talks, workshops, performances, exhibitions, movies 
• competitions
• events in mandarin

By location of activity

• all islands
  
• Northern shores, West: Lim Chu Kang, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Kranji, Mandai
  
• Northern shores, East: Seletar, Sembawang Beach, Khatib Bongsu, Punggol, Coney Island, Pasir Ris, Changi, Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa, Pulau Sekudu, Pulau Tekong
  
• Eastern shores: East Coast Park, Tanah Merah
  
• Southern shores: Berlayar Creek, Labrador, Sentosa, Kusu Island, Seringat Island, Lazarus Island, Pulau Tekukor, St John's Island, Sisters Islands, Lazarus Island, Pulau Jong, Pulau Hantu, Pulau Semakau, Raffles Lighthouse

When is the best time to visit a shore?

Most of Singapore's best shores remain an unintended secret. Submerged most of the time, a rich variety of plants and animals thrive unseen. This wondrous intertidal zone is only exposed during the lowest tides. Extreme low spring tides are brief and happen only during a few months in a year, usually well before sunrise.

But there is always something to see on our shores at any tide. At a not-so-low tide, you can see interesting marine life on rocky shores, in mangroves and coastal forests. High tide is when you are most likely to see fascinating animals such as otters, crocodiles, sea turtles, fishes and more. More about the tides.

Shore boardwalks to explore on your own

FREE! Don't need to register, don't need a guide. Don't need to wait for low tide. Just go when you feel like it. Some are wheelchair and pram friendly. Many are close to public transport. Most are adjacent to playgrounds, dog runs and other amenities for your whole family. Here's some boardwalks you can explore on your own ...

Get close to marine life, whatever the tide.

On the mainland

Berlayar Creek Boardwalk: mangroves in the heart of the city

FREE. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. Open 24 hours. Wheelchair accessible. Right next to Labrador MRT station. More and what to see and do there.

Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk: Fun for the family
FREE. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. Open 24 hours, not lighted at night. Wheelchair accessible. 10-minute walk from Pasir Ris MRT station. More on what to see and do there.

Changi Coastal Boardwalk
A short stretch facing mangroves at Changi Creek, then along the shore. FREE. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. Open 24 hours. Coastal boardwalk is wheelchair accessible. More in NParks' pdfs of self-guided walks at Changi Coastal Boardwalk and Changi Beach Park.

Coney Island Park
Has a short trail through a small mangrove. FREE. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. The park gates open 7am to 7pm. Some parts are wheelchair friendly. More in NParks' pdf of a self-guided walk at this park.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
FREE. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. 7am-7pm. Some routes like the mangrove boardwalk are wheelchair friendly, but others are earthen paths, so not suitable for wheelchairs and a little challenging for prams. More on what to see and do there.

Admiralty Park
Has a short trail through a small mangrove. FREE. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. Open 24 hours, lighted from 7am to 7pm. More in NParks' pdf of a self-guided walk at this park.

West Coast Park Marsh Garden
A small viewing platform over a small tidal marsh. FREE. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. Open 24 hours, lighted from 7am to 7pm. More in NParks' pdf of a self-guided walk at this park.

Offshore islands

Chek Jawa boardwalk: An easy family adventure
FREE. Open every day including weekends and public holidays. 8.30am-6pm. There are earthen paths to and from the boardwalk, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs and a little challenging for prams. More on how to get to Pulau Ubin and to Chek Jawa and what to see and do there.

Southern Islands to explore on your own

Take the ferry and visit 4 islands! Kusu Island and St John's Island which is connected by a land bridge to Lazarus Island and Seringat-Kias. Ferry services offered by Island Cruise and Marine South Ferries departing from Marina South Ferry Terminal, next to Marina South MRT station.

On St. John's Island, visit the Marine Park Public Gallery which has a marine pool! More in NParks' pdf of a self-guided walk on this island.

Viewing pool of marine animals at the Marine Park Public Gallery.

Year round activities

Here are activities organised all year round on many shores and offshore islands. Check out the links for latest updates from the organisers.

Explore our shores by kayak with Kayakasia

Join Kayakasia to explore a wide range of shores by kayak. From mangroves on the mainland and on Pulau Ubin, to the Southern Islands. Most are suitable for beginners and families with kids.

Shore walks for kids by Young Nautilus

Specially for kids and families, join Young Nautilus on a wide range of shores (and other wild places) to discover and learn. Expose your children to science and nature, see in action what they have learnt in schools about wildlife! Here's their public programmes.

FREE Sisters Islands Marine Park intertidal walks with NParks

[Update: NParks ceased offering these walks in 2020]. During low tide at Big Sisters Islands, join intertidal walks led by volunteer guides. More details by NParks. See also the Sisters Islands Marine Park blog and facebook group.

Kids getting up close with marine life during a guided walk.

Chek Jawa intertidal walks with Ubin NParks

During low tide at Chek Jawa, join intertidal walks led by volunteer guides. More details by NParks.

Amazing creatures of Chek Jawa!

FREE St John's Island and Marine Park Gallery tour with NParks

Every first Sunday, join this 2.8km walk by volunteer guides of the forest and high shores of the island. With a stop at the Marine Park Public Gallery which includes a viewing pool and other fascinating live exhibits. You can also explore St John’s Island on your own by downloading the DIY trail e-guide or grab a copy of the DIY trail guide at the Marine Park Public Gallery. More details by NParks.

Viewing pool at the Marine Park Public Gallery.

FREE Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve tours with NParks

Every Saturday, join walks by volunteer guides focusing on different themes each week. From birdwatching to learning about mangroves and mangrove dwellers. More details by NParks.

Wonderful birds and marine life at Sungei Buloh.

FREE Chek Jawa Boardwalk tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs

Every month, specially for families and kids, join a boardwalk tour by volunteer guides. There's lots to see even if the tide is not low. More details by the Naked Hermit Crabs.

Fun for the family at Chek Jawa boardwalk.

Pulau Hantu dives with the Hantu Bloggers

Every month, join a unique and educational dive experience in our very own reefs by volunteer dive guides. More details by The Hantu Blog.

Dive to see the awesome underwater life at Pulau Hantu.

FREE Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk tour with the Naked Hermit Crabs

During school holidays, specially for families and kids, join a tour by volunteer guides at this boardwalk just minutes from Pasir Ris MRT. More details by the Naked Hermit Crabs.

Family fun at Pasir Ris mangrove boardwalk.

MORE walks and activities

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