The reserve contains the remains of a British battery built in 1886 to defend the western entrance to Keppel Harbour.
During World War II, the site was the location of a fierce battle between the Malay Regiment and the Japanese army.
The reserve features a rare rocky shore habitat, which hosts a variety of sea creatures like sea anemones and crabs during low tide.
The 'Dragon's Tooth Gate' (Long Ya Men), a legendary rock formation that served as a navigational aid for ancient mariners, was located nearby.
It is the only nature reserve in Singapore that combines historical military architecture with coastal forest biodiversity.
The park is home to a significant population of the endangered White-bellied Sea Eagle.
The cliff face at the reserve is composed of sedimentary rocks that are among the oldest in Singapore.
Labrador Nature Reserve is a coastal secondary forest and rocky shore habitat located on the southern tip of Singapore's main island. It is the only rocky sea cliff on the mainland, providing a distinct geological profile compared to Singapore's typical sandy beaches. The reserve contains remnants of the British colonial coastal defense system, including the 19th-century Fort Pasir Panjang. The area is a designated Nature Reserve and home to diverse wildlife, including the oriental magpie-robin, macaques, and various marine life along the intertidal zone. Visitors can explore a network of jungle trekking trails and a paved promenade overlooking the Keppel Harbour. The park features a unique fossil-rich outcrop that dates back to the Palaeozoic era. The site offers expansive views of the Sentosa island and the industrial container ports.
The red-roofed pavilion overlooking the harbor provides the iconic view of the rocky cliff and sea.
Bring mosquito repellent as the dense forest cover attracts insects throughout the day.
Check the tide charts before visiting if your goal is to explore the rocky intertidal zone.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate the natural forest paths safely.
Do not attempt to traverse the intertidal rocks during high tide, as they become slippery and submerged.
Stay on marked trails to protect native flora, and do not feed the local wildlife, especially the macaques.
