Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Nature Reserve

Address: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 3 Hindhede Dr, Singapore 589318

Website: https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/bukit-timah-nature-reserve

Hours: Daily 7:00am-7:00pm (check local signage)

Admission: Free (reserve entry); guided tours and nature centre programs may have fees

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is a small protected area in central Singapore that contains the island’s highest natural point, Bukit Timah Hill. It preserves one of the largest areas of primary tropical rainforest remaining in Singapore.

The reserve features a network of trails and paths of varying difficulty that cross rainforest and rocky outcrops; the hill summit reaches 163.63 meters above sea level. It is a focal point for nature study, short hikes and biodiversity observation within the city-state.

The area has been protected to conserve native flora and fauna and has long been used for scientific study and recreation. Management focuses on habitat conservation and visitor facilities appropriate to a compact urban reserve.

Located within the central-north part of Singapore, the reserve is a short drive or bus ride from the central business district and other urban neighborhoods.

• Highest natural point: Contains Bukit Timah Hill, the highest natural point in Singapore at 163.63 meters above sea level.
• Accessibility: Reserve area is compact and centrally located, making it accessible from multiple entry points in Singapore for short hikes and nature walks.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is a short drive from central Singapore and is served by public buses; the closest MRT is Beauty World (Downtown Line), followed by a 10-20 minute bus or taxi ride to Hindhede Drive and the visitor centre.

• Arrive early on weekends to avoid crowds at main trailheads and the summit boardwalk.
• Take the Hindhede Nature Trail for the shortest route to the quarry/summit viewpoint (about 30-45 minutes).
• Visit the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Visitor Centre for trail maps and advice; park rangers can update on trail conditions.