Labrador Nature Reserve

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Description

The Park is an oasis of tranquility and natural wonder. The park offers a picturesque view of the sea. A Staircase built on the edge of the secondary forest will offer a prime view of the cliff side vegetation coupled with a panoramic view of the sea. It is not uncommon to hear songs sung by a variety of bird species, including the Oriental Magpie-robin and Black-naped Oriole. While you are taking a leisurely stroll along one of the nature trails, you can spot squirrels scurrying up trees.

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» History & Attractions

Rocky sea-cliff
Labrador Nature Reserve contains the only rocky sea-cliff on the main island of Singapore that is accessible to the public for recreation, education and scientific research. Labrador was originally gazetted as a nature reserve under the old Nature Reserves Ordinance. More recently, the 10 ha coastal secondary vegetation and the rocky shore have been gazetted as a Nature Reserve since 1 January 2002.

Flora and Fauna
Labrador Nature Reserve has a rich variety of flora and fauna that will delight nature lovers. More than 50 kinds of birds, including the Blue-crowned Hanging Parrot, the Rufous Woodpecker and Abbott's Babbler, have been seen here. Tree species like Symplocos adenophylla, Eugenia grandis (Sea Apple), Rhodamnia cinerea (Silverback), Ixonanthes reticulate can be seen here.

Some 11 species of butterflies have also been recorded here. Birds, spiders and thousands of insects, some too small to be seen, all have their functions in keeping the rich forest a self-perpetuating habitat.

Labrador rocky shore
Fronting the 30m high cliff sides, the 300 metre Labrador rocky shore is extremely rich in marine flora and fauna. Plants such as the sea-grapes, sea-fan and red algae provide food for the fauna at the beach. The animals exploit the environment created by an exposed rocky shore, with some sheltered muddy zones, and show many adaptations to feeding on mud, burrowing, swimming, self-defence and display.

The rocky shore at Labrador Nature Reserve is a gazetted nature reserve and it is the only habitat with rocky shore or cliff vegetation on the mainland that is accessible for education and scientific research.

We have closed it to protect and conserve this representative marine ecosystem. It will be open only for educational group visits and scientific research.

For application, please write to NParks_mailbox@nparks.gov.sg.

War Relics
Besides its rich biodiversity, this headland played a significant role in the history of Singapore during World War II. Remnants of the past like the war relics, tunnels and a fort enable visitors to have an interactive learning experience of the military history of the British rule during that era.

Students, especially, will benefit from the educational value of these war relics that are now surrounded by natural forest. The military installations were built on the highest points, now inside the Nature Reserve, overlooking the Park below.

Labrador Secret Tunnels
Operating hours: 10am - 7pm (Daily). Last entry for Hourly Guided Tour at 6pm.

Descriptions: Safely tucked away in a nature reserve, these wartime tunnels used by the British Army during the World War II were not discovered till 2001. Discover the secret tunnel amidst an oasis of tranquility and natural wonder!

Comchest Green
The new extension area of 1ha was named Comchest Green. It was officially opened by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on the 17 Nov 2008. Situated close to the sea, the park is a therapeutic place for elderly and people with disabilities. Its idyllic surroundings, the soothing sound of the sea lapping the shore, the scent of the cool sea breeze and the many beautiful and colourful species of flowers deliver a calming effect, which can help to reduce depression, stress and anxiety. Visitors can also look forward to new amenities such as a promenade area, look-out deck, shelters and seating area.

» Getting There

By Bus:
From Pasir Panjang Roard - Services 10, 30, 51, 143 and 176. Alight along Pasir Panjang Road (same side as or opposite PSA building) and proceed on foot via Labrador Villa Road

From Alexandra Road - Services 61, 93, 97, 100, 166 and 963. Alight along Alexandra Road (same side or opposite NOL Building) and proceed on foot via Labrador Villa Road.
Service Parks 408 plies between HarbourFront Bus interchange and Labrador Park on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 11am to 9pm. The service departs the interchange every 30 minutes.

By Car:
Enter Labrador Villa Road, off Pasir Panjang Road, park at Carpark A, Car Park B or Car Park C

Guided Tours for Tunnels:
Guided Tours of the war tunnels are now conducted daily from 10am - 7pm (last entrance at 6 pm. Call 63396833 for more information). The charges for the tour are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Prices are inclusive of the prevailing 7% GST

» Opening Hours

Labrador Secret Tunnels: from 10 am to 7pm daily. *Last entry for Hourly Guided Tour at 6pm.
Tunnel closed from 26 Oct 2009 - 01 Feb 2010 for repairing works.

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