Pulau Ubin
 

Activities

Ubin provides a much-needed escapade from the hustle and bustle of city life in Singapore. Its natural and rustic charm draws about 300,000 visitors each year. The idyllic setting is ideal for outdoor activities.

Rent a bicycle, or bring your own, to visit villages scattered round the island. Ride through coconut and rubber plantations, or pause at fruit orchards … perhaps you will chance upon a few durians or mangosteens!

Taxi vans are also available for hire. Fares are not metered and should be negotiated beforehand. Shelters are scattered throughout the island and provide a good rest stop. Keep in mind that the roads in Ubin are shared by vehicles, so avoid resting on the roads and keep to the left when traveling.

Bring your tents and head out for beach campsites at Noordin, Mamam or the new Jelutong campsite. Try your hand at fishing, or gaze at the myriad stars of Ubin’s night sky. Camping permits are not required but designated campfire pits are found only at Jelutong campsite. Toilet facilities are available at all campsites but bear in mind that the water is not suitable for drinking or bathing.

For a more comfortable stay, the MCC Ubin Resort has well furnished chalets and a swimming lagoon. You can contact them at 6385-6166. Alternatively, if you prefer an accomodation closer to Ubin town and jetty, you can consider staying at the newly opened Ubin Lodge managed by YESS group. They can be contacted at 62208623

If you like being close to nature, join our guided tours and discover Ubin’s amazing diversity of plants and animals. Look for the handsome Red Junglefowl, ancestor of the domestic chicken, and watch the antics of the Oriental Pied Hornbill. Perhaps, you will come face to face with a Wild Pig, or even the very rare Leopard Cat. Learn about the interesting adaptations of our mangrove plants and marvel at the beautiful blooms of their seashore cousins.

Dining


There are four Chinese restaurants and a Muslim stall on the main street of the island, and another restaurant at the MCC Ubin Resort. These are the only eating places on the island so bring food along if you intend to wander far.

Visitor Guidelines

  1. Exercise responsibility for your personal safety.
  2. Consult the National Parks Board if you are planning a group activity. The island is more crowded on weekends, school and public holidays.
  3. Refrain from setting up any markers, checkpoints or signs without authorization
  4. Use only designated roads and tracks, and keep to the left, in a single file.
  5. Keep away from granite quarries, ponds and rivers.
  6. Put on protective gear when cycling and ensure that your bicycle is in good working condition before setting off. When cycling downhill or negotiating a bend, switch to a lower gear and slow down by braking gently.
  7. Water from public toilets and wells is not suitable for drinking or bathing.
  8. Avoid feeding, touching, harassing or capturing any wild animal.
  9. Hornets and wild bees are potentially dangerous when disturbed – stay clear of any
    nest or hive and report its location to the National Parks Board immediately.
  10. In case of emergency, please call the Pulau Ubin Police Post at 6542-8664, or the NParks Information Kiosk at 65424-108 (Opening hours: 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.)