Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka)
Singapore
Enjoy Views of a Gorgeous Quarry from the Back of an Elephant and a Pig; Puaka Hill
Summary Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Summary
Bukit Puaka is the highest point on Pulau Ubin Island, Singapore. From the top, there is a beautiful view of Ubin Granite Quarry.
Legend has it that many years ago a pig, a frog and an elephant raced to Johor, but none of them made it, so they turned to stone. The pig and the elephant became Pulau Ubin, which means granite Island in Malay, and the frog became Pulau Sekudu, a tiny Islet, also known as Frog Island.
Climbing Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Height and Distance
Natural Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Natural Height
74 m (243 ft)
Natural Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Hiking Period
It takes 15-20 minutes to get to the top of Puaka Hill.
Difficulty Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Hiking Difficulty
Difficulty Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Terrain
The trail leads through a green secondary forest, filled with false staghorn ferns, Tembusu evergreen trees, and other verdant vegetation. The trail is fairly easy, starting off on a tarred path which turns into a dirt path with later sections becoming muddy and rocky.
It’s a short, rocky walk, on a reasonable incline to the top. The trail is narrow and is very muddy when wet.
From the top of the hill, you’ll look down on Ubin Granite Quarry and have sweeping views of Mainland Singapore and Malaysia.
Difficulty Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Weather
Pulau Ubin has a tropical rainforest climate. The weather is generally muggy, hot and rainy year-round.
The temperatures are fairly consistent throughout the year. During the day average temperatures range between 30°C and 32°C (86°F and 90°F), and at nighttime average temperatures range between 25°C and 26°C (77°F and 79°F). The hottest month is April with an average of 32°C (90°F), and the coolest month is January, with an average of 30°C (86°F).
The rainiest periods are from March to May and October to January.
The best time to visit the island is either in early February or from June to September when it is drier than the rest of the year.
Difficulty Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Equipment
Wear comfortable closed footwear and take insect repellent as well as sunscreen and a hat.
Facilities Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Support Facilities
Facilities Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Rest Stops & Facilities
The walk up to the top of Puaka Hill is short, so there shouldn’t be any need for rest stops. There are, however, 4 rest stops, each with their own view.
Facilities Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Guides and Porters
There is no need for a guide on this short walk. The trail is clear with many other visitors each day.
Accessibility Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Accessibility and Safety
Accessibility Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Location
Puaka Hill can be found on Pulau Ubin Island on the eastern side of Mainland Singapore. To get there is easy. It takes 30 minutes by car to drive from Singapore City to Changi Ferry Point Terminal, and then a 10-minute boat ride from there to Pulau Ubin.
Accessibility Puaka Hill (Bukit Puaka) Singapore - Safety
Pulau Ubin is considered safe, even at night. The trail up Puaka Hill has many visitors every day, even becoming crowded at times. During the week there are fewer visitors compared to the weekend.