19 Mar (Sat) morning: Free guided walk at Chek Jawa Boardwalk

Finding a place to go to during the weekend of this March school holidays? Look no further! Join the Naked Hermit Crabs as we explore Chek Jawa and get the chance to spot many marine and terrestrial critters! Click here to sign up.

Date: 19 Mar (Sat) 
Meeting time: 9.30am 
Meeting place: Chek Jawa Information Kiosk, Pulau Ubin 
Duration of walk: Around 2 hours 
Cost: Free (donations are accepted)

Click here to access the Online Registration Form for Chek Jawa Boardwalk.

Browse through the photos below to give you an idea what you will experience during our walks. We look forward to seeing you at Chek Jawa!

Click here to get more information about getting to Chek Jawa, what to bring, what to prepare for the outing.

More Information

More about Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin, how to get there, and what to see and do.

How to get the Chek Jawa

1. At Changi Point Ferry Terminal, (Lorong Bekukong, Changi Village), catch the bumboat to Pulau Ubin.

2. At the Ubin Jetty, you will see many drivers and their taxis (vans) waiting for passengers. Tell the taxi driver to take you to Chek Jawa.

3. You will alight at Punai Hut. Chek Jawa is just a short walk from Punai Hut. Make sure you get the telephone number of the driver so that you can call him/her for the return trip.

4. We will be waiting for you at the Chek Jawa Information Kiosk.

FAQS

Q: Suitable attire?

A: Comfortable outdoor clothes and walking shoes

Q: What should I bring?

A: Drinking water (important), rain gear, hat/baseball cap. Optional: change of attire, camera, binoculars.

Q: Age restriction?

A: None as long as the participants are prepared to walk 2 km, climb a 6-storey high tower, able to tolerate the hot sun or wet weather, and be responsible for their own well-being during the walk.

Q: How do I recognise the guides?

A: Look out for our placard with a Naked Hermit Crab on it (as seen below)! We will be the ones doing a roll-call at Chek Jawa Information Kiosk. As long as you make it to Chek Jawa, you will definitely see us.

Look out for our sign!

Q: What if it rains?

A: This is a rain-or-shine event. The Crabs will be there at Chek Jawa regardless of the weather. Usually we are able to resume the walk once the rain stops. Please come prepared with rainwear. You make your own decision whether to come or not in the event of bad weather.