It was a lazy morning...Duo Bui woke up late that morning and rushed to pack her stuff! She was a bit sleepy but excited at the thought of a leisure walk at Labrador Nature Reserve >.<
Labrador Nature Reserve is a park of tranquility and natural wonders. It has a path built on the edge of the secondary forest that provides a prime view of the cliff side vegetation and a panoramic view of the sea.
It is very accessible if you take public transport. You can also take train and alight at Labrador Station, it will take you about 10 - 15mins to walk to Labrador Nature Reserve. If you drive, you can go all the way in...as there are several carparks along the stretch of the road as well as next to the entrance of the park...
Carpark A is at the top of the hill - it leads to the historical sites and the top of the aerial staircase that leads down to the shore and the Reserve.
Carpark B is at ground level. The shore is about a 10-min walk on level ground from this carpark.
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| 408 | HarbourFront Bus Interchange (Loop) | Operates Only During Weekends & Public Holidays | |
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| Entrance to the park |
Labrador Nature Reserve also known as Labrador Park (拉柏多公园), is located in the southern part of Singapore.
It contains the only rocky sea-cliff on the mainland that used to be open to public but is now closed for safety reasons. Its a pity that we now could no longer admire the 300 metres Labrador beach where a variety of marine flora and fauna grow. Plants including the sea-grapes, sea-fan and red algae...
Since end of 2001, 10 hectares of coastal secondary vegetation and its rocky shore have been gazetted as a nature reserve.
Labrador Nature Reserve contains many historical relics from World War II and earlier. It has a long history, dating back to the 19th century. It played a significant role in the history of Singapore.
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| Broad walkway by the sea... |
Duo Bui had a late night the day before and hence was still feeling sheepish when she reached the park and was not exactly in the mood to take any photo! BH Monkey on the other hand was looking wide awake and fresh >.<
However when she start strolling down the path...she felt rejuvenated..the smell of the sea water...the chirping of the birds 'recalled' her soul back ^.^
She took out her camera and started taking shots...
The entire nature reserve, together with the current park, used to be called Pasir Panjang Beach, or Long Beach. The area used to be coastal land at high tide, and rocky beach at low tide.
After land reclamation took place, seawalls are formed together with the grassy park you see now...
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| Water cooler available to quench your thirst! |
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BBQ Pits and benches available in the park too..
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Labrador was one of the five designated nature reserves established in 1951. On 10 Nov 2001, it was announced that Labrador Park would be gazetted as a Nature Reserve, which came to pass on 01 Jan 2002. As you walk the path around this little yet BIG park...open up all your sensory and get ready...not only will you you find interesting Flora & Fauna, you will learn more about the history of Singapore...
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| Reminder for park users... |
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| A little history about the jetty |
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| Huge roots..taller than we are |
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| Huge spider feeding on its prey!! Scary! (Courtesy of Monkey) |
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| Monkey Swing...is that what we call it? It brings back Duo Bui's memories when she was a kid... |
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| Directions into the forest |
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| Path into the secret garden...(Courtesy of Monkey) |
Besides the natural areas they have yet to step foot into, Duo Bui noted that the park is fully 'equipped' with BBQ pits, fitness corner, jogging and cycling trails and a promenade along the shore...
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| Long Way up...Up and Away |
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| Along these paths...you can find... |
After climbing the long fleet of stairs up...both friends were almost out of breath...>_< well..guess not so much for Monkey but a tiny little bit for Duo Bui..haha...
There are several paths you could take depending on what you would like to see...
There are many signs inside this area and you will not feel lost..not so much as what Duo Bui felt during her previous walk >.^
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| More stairs... |
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| Learn more about the plant... |
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| Old fort...(Courtesy of Monkey) |
Up here, you can find the old British fort - Fort Pasir Panjang.The cliff’s high vantage point led the British to identify it as a defence site to protect the entrance to the harbours of Singapore. It was one of nine sites in which the British had set up their batteries, and is part of the British overall defense system for Singapore.
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| Do you see light?...(Courtesy of Monkey) |
" Sometimes when you thought things are bad..don't despair..have faith..gather strength..Open your eyes to see,open your heart ears to listen, open your heart to feel...there are people in the dark holding your hand, walking with you and guiding you towards light once more ^.^ "
As you walk further uphill, you will discover more...
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| More about the tunnel... |
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| Nicely built toilets.. |
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| NParks office can be found here...(Courtesy of Monkey) |
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| A nice little cafe at the top of the hill |
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| Cosy place to take a rest... |
The friends did not have a chance to enjoy themselves at this cafe known as Eco Gourmet Cafe though as the day is still young >.^ but Duo Bui will go back one day and share with you what she discover ya?!!
Walk further up and you will find this...
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| Any idea?? Make a guess! (Courtesy of Monkey) |
Well..there is definitely more to see at Labrador Nature Reserve than these!! Duo Bui will share more with you in time to come!
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