Chek Jawa Wetlands

In shortChek Jawa Wetlands is free to enter and open daily from 7am to 7pm, at Chek Jawa Wetlands, Pulau Ubin. Checked October 2026.

Nature · free

Duration

3 hours

The take

Sandy shore, mangroves, seagrass and coastal forest at the eastern end of Pulau Ubin, all free. Part of the 1.1km Coastal Loop is closed until the end of April 2027, so plan your walk around the Mangrove Loop, the open coastal stretch and Jejawi Tower.

Good to know

Free; wetlands open 7am–7pm daily, boardwalk 9am–5pm. Stay on the trail

Coastal Loop partly closed for works until the end of April 2027. Jejawi Tower and House No. 1 visitor centre stay open

The guided intertidal tour is suspended for pontoon works and listed separately

Bring cash for the bumboat, the small ferry from Changi Point: about S$4

Finding it: Chek Jawa, eastern Pulau Ubin: about 3km or 40 min on foot from the jetty, or about 30 min by bike

Hours checked October 2026

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Before you go

How do I get from the Pulau Ubin jetty to Chek Jawa?

Chek Jawa is about 3km from the Pulau Ubin jetty. You can hire a van or rent a bicycle in the main village, or walk for around 40 minutes. Bicycles and vehicles are parked at designated lots near Punai Hut, so ask for a lock when you rent. The Ubin bumboat gets you to the jetty.

Sources: National Parks Board

What tide is best for Chek Jawa?

Chek Jawa's different shore habitats show at low tides of 0.5 metres and below, so check the tide table before you go. Come at a lower tide for the intertidal flats, and the boardwalks and the 21-metre Jejawi Tower are still worth climbing for the canopy and the birds at any other time.

Sources: National Parks Board

How long are the Chek Jawa boardwalks?

The Coastal Loop is 600m and the Mangrove Loop 500m, and both start at the visitor centre with lookout platforms, a floating pontoon and shelters. A section of the Coastal Loop is closed for maintenance, and the Mangrove Loop stays open. The wetlands are open 7am to 7pm.

Sources: National Parks BoardChecked November 2026