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Chek Jawa
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Let a guide really show you Chek Jawa!
Going on a tour with a volunteer guide is the best way to see and learn more about this special shore. The walks are suitable for children aged 5 and above. But not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Suitable footwear is essential for safety.

Chek Jawa intertidal walks
These walks are conducted by volunteers from Pulau Ubin NParks at suitably low tides.

You will need to pre-register. Places fill up fast. Walk dates are usually publicised on a quarterly basis and posted on the NParks website. To book, call the Pulau Ubin Hotline (Tel: 6542-4108) or visit the Ubin Information Kiosk between 8.30 am and 5pm.

Wef Jan 08, these walks are no longer free. More details on booking arrangements and fees on the NParks website. See also Chek Jawa guided tours no longer free by Shobana Kesava, Straits Times 12 Dec 07;

On reaching Chek Jawa, nature guides will be at hand to take visitors on a 45-minutes walk to experience the amazing marine life there. Participants must wear appropriate covered footwear e.g. sneakers and canvas shoes (slippers and sandals are not suitable). Please follow the instructions of the guide, and stay on the designated route.

Chek Jawa guided boardwalk tours
Since the Chek Jawa boardwalk was launch in Jul 07, we can visit at any tide. The volunteers with the Naked Hermit Crabs conduct free guided tours of the boardwalk.

More tips for visitors
More on how to get to Pulau Ubin and to Chek Jawa.
More about preparing for a trip to the shores, more FAQs about visiting the shores, and how to take photos on the shores.
Chek Jawa
intertidal walk


When?

When the tide is suitably low.

latest walk dates
11 Dec (Thu) 3pm
12 Dec (Fri) 3pm
13 Dec (Sat) 4pm

Available for booking from 1Dec 08 onwards
9 Jan 09 (Fri) 2pm
10 Jan 09 (Sat) 3pm
11 Jan 09 (Sun) 4pm
7 Feb 09 (Sat) 2pm
8 Feb 09 (Sun) 3pm
9 Feb 09 (Mon) 4pm
9 Mar 09 (Mon) 3pm
10 Mar 09 (Tue) 4pm

Available for booking from 1 Mar 09 onwards
1 Apr 09 (Wed) 8am
2 Apr 09 (Thu) 8am
3 Apr 09 (Fri) 10am
15 Apr 09 (Wed) 8am
16 Apr 09 (Thu) 8am
29 Apr 09 (Wed) 8am
30 Apr 09 (Thu) 8am
1 May 09 (Fri) 8am
2 May 09 (Sat) 10am
15 May 09 (Fri) 8am
28 May 09 (Thu) 8am
29 May 09 (Fri) 8am
30 May 09 (Sat) 8am
31 May 09 (Sun) 9am
13 Jun 09 (Sat) 8am
14 Jun 09 (Sun) 8an
27 Jun 09 (Sat) 8am
28 Jun 09 (Sun) 8am
29 Jun 09 (Mon) 9am

from the NParks website

Cost? Chek Jawa intertidal walks no longer free wef Jan 08 more details on the NParks website and in this ST article

Duration?
About 45 mins.

Trail grade?
Not suitable for prams and wheelchairs. Suitable for children but not the very youngest.

Where to meet?
At the Chek Jawa Information Kiosk

Pre-booking required!
To join the guided tour, you will need to pre-book with NParks.

Contact

Ubin Information Kiosk
6542-4108


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