Central Catchment Nature Reserve and MacRitchie Reservoir Park
SINGAPORE GUIDE TO THE BEST NATURE PARK
Known as a green lung in the centre of Singapore, the Central Catchment Nature Reserve is the island’s largest reserve with more than 2,000 hectares of forest cover, supporting an extensive ecosystem of biodiversity. A popular attraction within the reserve is the Jelutong Tower, a seven-deck observation tower with unobstructed views of the forest. Visitors will also be near the Nee Soon Swamp Forest, a rare primary freshwater swamp forest.
The nature reserve is also home to MacRitchie Reservoir Park, a good starting point for the 20-kilometre network of boardwalks and trails of varying difficulties and distances (from one and a half kilometres to six kilometres and beyond) that takes visitors through the forest and around the reservoir. It is worth trekking to the TreeTop Walk (Opening hours: Tue–Fri 9 am–5 pm; Sat-Sun & Public Holidays 8.30 am–5 pm), a 250-metre-long suspension bridge running between the two highest points in MacRitchie where visitors can enjoy expansive views of the forest canopy. Visitors are advised to hike towards the bridge by 4.45 pm from the Ranger Station as the gate closes at 5 pm.
MACRITCHIE RESERVOIR PARK
Water sports enthusiasts can choose to rent canoes and kayaks, and observe the beauty of nature from the glistening reservoir waters. The park has an amenities centre with lockers, showering facilities, drinking water points and food kiosks.
Central Catchment Nature Reserve
Address: 601 Island Club Road (Located close to Singapore Island Country Club, via Venus Drive)
Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens- parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature- reserves/central-catchment-nature-reserve
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–7pm
Nearest MRT: Marymount Station
MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Address: Along Lornie Road
Website: www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens- parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature- reserves/ macritchie-reservoir-park
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 24 hours
Nearest MRT: Caldecott Station / Marymount Station