Labrador Nature Reserve

Overview

Labrador Nature Reserve is a 20-hectare coastal park preserving Singapore's last stretch of natural rocky sea cliff. Combining old-growth secondary forest, WW2 gun emplacements, and mangrove boardwalks, the reserve offers a rare glimpse of the island's pre-development coastline.

Highlights

• WW2 Gun Tunnels: Restored tunnels and artillery positions from Singapore's coastal defence network.
• Rocky Shore Walk: A boardwalk over the intertidal zone rich in crabs, mud lobsters, and sea anemones.
• Dragon's Teeth Gate Replica: A recreation of the historic natural rock formation that once marked the southern entrance to the harbour.

History

Named after a Labrador dog who helped local fishermen, the park preserves artillery batteries installed by the British in the 1880s and upgraded by the Japanese during the Occupation. The reserve was gazetted in 2002, saving the coastline from development.

Visitor Tips

• Low-tide visits are best for the rocky shore (check tide tables in advance).
• Walk the Southern Ridges connection: A linked trail leads from Labrador to Mount Faber and Henderson Waves.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.