Park Detail

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Explore a rainforest rich with biodiversity on Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore's highest natural point. The nature reserve is 1 of 2 ASEAN Heritage Parks locally.

Note:

The Reserve is protected as part of the Central Nature Park Network. Find out more about nature reserves and parks.
Learn more about the Reserve's history.

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Notices:

The toilet at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve are closed for upgrading works from 1 November 2024. Please use the portable toilets or the toilets located in the Visitor Centre during this period.
Expected completion date: 28 February 2025
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Visitor information

Find out the park's opening hours, parking information, directions and other details

Location

End of Hindhede Drive

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Park information

Park size

163 hectares

Opening hours

7am to 7pm

Parking information

Carpark (near the visitor centre): 83 car lots, 10 motorcycle lots, 2 lots for handicapped visitors. Parking fees apply.

Pets not allowed

Nearby stations

Beauty World MRT station

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility detail

Wheelchair accessible only for the vicinities surrounding the exhibition halls and toilet blocks.

Dos and don'ts

Do not bring your pets (they are not allowed in order to protect the wildlife).
Do apply for a permit at least 1 month in advance if you are organising group activities involving more than 30 persons.
Find out more about the dos and don'ts, hiking etiquette and mountain biking etiquette you should follow when visiting the park.

What to see

Special features

Eco-Link@BKE

Wildlife can cross safely between the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Central Catchment Nature Reserve using Southeast Asia's first ecological bridge.

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Singapore's highest natural peak

Be surrounded by nature as you climb the 163-metre Bukit Timah Hill. Find a hiking trail that leads to the summit.

Undisturbed tropical forest

Explore one of Singapore's few primary rainforests, home to a high percentage of Singapore's plant, animal and insect life.

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Plants and animals

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

A glossy-feathered black bird with two long tail feathers that have rackets at the tips.

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Kayu Pontianak / Red Dhup

This species is a large buttressed-tree which grows up to 50m tall. Look out for its red leaves and fruits. This tree is conserved as a heritage tree.

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Singapore's tallest rainforest tree

Look out for a Sereya standing at 60m, as tall as a 20-storey HDB block!

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Malayan Colugo

This grey or reddish brown mammal has an extensive skin membrane that allows it to glide between trees. It usually clings to tree trunks and branches.

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What to do

Activities:

Heritage appreciation

Look out for a heritage marker near the Visitor’s Centre to learn more about the battles that were fought in the area during World War II.

Upcoming events

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GUIDED TOURS | RECURRING Free

Nature Appreciation Walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Sat, 18 Jan 2025
09:30AM - 10:30AM

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Mapboard at Visitor Centre

WORKSHOP | RECURRING $9.17

Coco & Friends Programme

Sat, 08 Feb 2025
09:30AM - 10:30AM

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

WORKSHOP | RECURRING $9.17

Coco & Friends Programme

Sat, 08 Mar 2025
09:30AM - 10:30AM

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre

Amenities

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