Dairy Farm Nature Park

1/5 Wallace Trail

2/5 A rustic trail

3/5 Lookout Point

4/5 Wallace Education Centre

5/5 Wallace Education Centre

Set in a rustic environment with multiple trails for hiking and biking, the 75-hectare Dairy Farm Nature Park offers a host of recreational activities and amenities such as a nature trail and former quarry. The park is known for the Wallace Education Centre which features a permanent exhibition on the renowned English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace to honour his contributions to natural science. Arriving on 18 April 1854, Wallace used Singapore as a base to study the natural history of the Malay Archipelago for eight years. A contemporary of Charles Darwin, Wallace is the other “father” behind the theory of evolution.

Wallace Education Centre

Formerly a cow shed, the Wallace Education Centre now houses an education gallery where visitors can learn about the biogeography and biodiversity of our region. Visitors of all ages will enjoy learning about insects and other resident wildlife in Dairy Farm through the various interactive exhibits. Highlights include exploring the natural world with magnifying glasses in the Citizen Science Lab, 3D models of biodiversity found in the area and a trick-eye wall. Themed exhibitions are also regularly held in the gallery. As it no longer functions as a dairy farm, there are no real cows at Dairy Farm Nature Park.

Wallace Trail

Constructed in 2009 and subsequently extended in 2020, the Wallace Trail is a 2.2 km nature trail dedicated to Alfred Russel Wallace that stretches from Hillview MRT station to the Wallace Education Centre. In 1854, Wallace stopped over in Singapore during his journey to the Malay Archipelago, and collected many species of beetles in the vicinity of the Dairy Farm site.

On this trail, discover the flora and fauna of Dairy Farm Nature Park through Wallace’s eyes while simultaneously learning about the history of the area through artefacts from the past. Don’t forget to check out the unobstructed view of the surrounding secondary forest from the new viewing deck.

Community Nursery

Singapore’s first community nursery has just been set up at Dairy Farm Nature Park. Volunteers will propagate and nurture endangered native plants from seeds or wildlings collected from the nearby forests of Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserve. The plants will contribute to NParks' efforts such as the One Million Trees movement. If you are interested in volunteering, you may sign up as a Central Nature Reserve volunteer here.

Location

Along Dairy Farm Road

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Park Information

Park Size: 75 hectares

How to get there

By bus:

1) Alight at Petir Road: 966, 971, 973 (Bus stop ID: 44369 & 44361)

2) Alight at Upper Bukit Timah Road, Hillview Station: 67, 75, 170, 176, 178, 184, 961, 961M, 963, 970, 973 (Bus stop ID: 43061 & 43069)

3) Alight at Dairy Farm Road: 973 (Bus stop ID: 43961 & 43969)

By MRT:

Alight at Hillview MRT Station, take Exit A

It is about 1.5 km from the station to the Wallace Education Centre

Nature Park Opening Hours

7am to 7pm daily (entering or remaining in the park after 7pm is not allowed)

Wallace Education Centre Opening Hours

8.30 am to 5pm (Tuesday to Sunday only)

Closed on every Monday

Singapore Quarry Opening Hours

8am to 5.30pm daily

Carpark Opening Hours

24 hours daily

Accessibility Info

- Wheelchair accessible to Wallace Education Centre from Carpark B

Smoke-free park

Specific Do’s & Don’ts:

1. No pets allowed in the nature park. Dogs on leashes are only allowed on the tarmac road only and not nature trails.

2. No feeding of monkeys and other wild animals.

IMPORTANT:

For your safety, please do not enter the nature reserve and forested areas during stormy weather as such inclement weather may cause trees and branches to fall.

Do note that when planning to go outdoors, dial-a-weather at 65427788 for a weather forecast.

Nearby Park Connectors

Hillview PC

Notices

Important Notice for Hiking Permit/Exercise Groups

If you wish to organise a hike in the nature park with a total of 30 people or more, please complete this application form and submit at least one month before the date of the activity.
For organised outdoor exercise classes, please refer to this page on our website to register with SportSG and submit an application to NParks at least 1 week in advance. Please comply with the latest safe management measures under the COVID-19 regulations.
For hiking and organised groups, a maximum of 50 persons per day is allowed into the nature park. If the quota has been met for the day, visitors are required to opt for another day.

Dairy Farm Nature Park Map

Get in touch with nature by exploring the rustic trails at Dairy Farm Nature Park. Learn about the local biodiversity and history of this buffer park through educational signages placed along on the trails. For the more adventurous ones, start your walk at the Wallace Trail outside Hillview MRT for a full scenic experience!

Dairy Farm Nature Park Map
Wallace Trail

This 2.2 km trail which starts from Carpark A (outside Hillview MRT station) is ideal for nature lovers, bird enthusiasts and families.

Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
Estimated walking time: around 1hour one-way
Trail Etiquette

On your journey of discovery, remember some simple tips to help make park visits enjoyable for everyone.
Click on the Trail Etiquette to find out more.

Trail Etiquette

Hiking/Trail Activities

This trail is ideal for nature lovers, bird enthusiasts and families.

Please refer to the Important Notice above for updates regarding our hiking permit application.
Mountain Biking Trail

The Bukit Timah Mountain Bike Trail is a designated trail for mountain biking enthusiasts. In the interest of all visitors' safety, hikers, walkers, joggers and other visitors not engaged in mountain biking activities are not permitted on the Mountain Bike Trail. Instead, please use the many designated hiking trails in and around Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. In turn, visitors engaging in mountain biking activities should only use the Mountain Bike Trail and not venture into the trails meant for hikers, walkers and joggers. By cooperating with one another, we can all have a safe and pleasant experience in the Nature Reserve.
Photography

Dairy Farm Nature Park is quite a favourite among amateur and professional photographers due to the large number of bird species available here, such as the Crimson Sunbird, Racket-Tailed Drongo, and many more.

Volunteering

Keen to be part of our biodiversity conservation efforts? Translate your passion into action and sign up as a Central Nature Reserve volunteer!

Sign up as a volunteer