We saw many interesting sights like a tree with 10cm long spikes all. Jan 02, 2010 however, i was unfamiliar with where the entrance to the tree top walk was. Remember that the pace of walk on paths and trails is slower than on paved roads. To get to the treetop walk you will need to take a 2. Shot in january 20 on a gopro hd hero 3 black edition camera with head mount. Central catchment nature reserve macritchie reservoir is part. Feb 19, 2019 this is my 2nd treetop walk experience. The bridge is 250m long and has a height of 25m from the highest point. Love macritchie walk 30 jun 20 article for posting. We qing to enter tree top walk because there is limit for the people quantity on the bridge. We took a turn off the tame boardwalks to a dirt path. I did some research and to my surprise, the nearest entrance to the tree top walk is at venus avenue which is located after thomson plaza towards sembawang. This is very much further from the main entrance of the macritchie reservoir, which most of us are used to. The treetop walk ttw is the highlight of several long hiking routes in macritchie that brings you through the different stages of a mature secondary forest.
Jul 05, 2014 as the distance to the tree top walk is around 4. Tree top walk is a long walking route through the forest in macritchie. Recently, i visited the macritchie treetop walk, and was by far one of the. Macritchie reservoir treetop walk bitten by the travel bug. Filter by state all states current colorado 1 connecticut 2 illinois 1 michigan 2 new york 1 ohio 2 ontario 1 utah 2. From macritchie reservoir park, the distance is approximately 4. Jan 27, 20 here is some video footage of the hsbc macritchie treetop walk in singapore. Therefore, a round trip including the treetop walk is about 7 to 10 km 35 hours depending on your walking pace.
Exploring macritchie reservoir including treetop walk in singapore even i am so afraid of height could be ideal. Beside runners, macritchie reservoir park is a perfect spot for nature lovers to spend a day wandering around, kayakers to paddle through the pristine water and families to bond over hiking to the treetop walk. Jul 23, 2017 the nearest entry towards tree top trail is via venus drive carpark. What you need to know about our new macritchie reservoir. Macritchie nature trail singapore all you need to know. However, i was unfamiliar with where the entrance to the tree top walk was. We started the trail by entering from the end of venus drive and walked on into the forest, through steep roads and finally reached the tree top walk. An estate beside macritchie reservoir, upper thomson is popular for food and recreation. Cross the bridge to get to the trail located to your right.
Initially the trail followed a stream then through the remains of an abandoned kampong. Macritchie reservoir is singapores oldest reservoir. Next, we visit the old ktm malayan railway bridge at bukit timah. From venue drive, the distance to the treetop walk suspension bridge is approximately 2. The valley of the giants tree top walk is an internationally recognised naturebased tourism attraction, which is located between denmark and walpole in the walpolenornalup national park and in the heart of the walpole wilderness. Treetop walk central catchment nature reserve parks. Treetop walk singapore 2020 all you need to know before. A 250metre suspension bridge that provides an aerial view of the surrounding forest, the macritchie treetop walk is one of the most breathtaking nature spots in singapore. Explore singapore revisiting macritchie trail tree top.
Unlike the usual love macritchie walk at venus loop, the walk on 1 march 2014 was held at prunuspetai trail part of the central catchment nature reserve. We started the trail by entering from the end of venus drive and. Tree top walk explore parks wa parks and wildlife service. Tree top walk experience the excitement of exploring the canopy of the magnificent tingle forest on the 600metre tree top walk, which has a gentle gradient suitable for children, wheelchairs and the elderly. The macritchie treetop walk is a 250m stretch of freestanding suspension bridge in the middle of macritchie reservoir. Macritchie reservoir park has became a popular location for exercise enthusiasts. Join the toddycats in discovering the forest and its amazing wildlife.
The treetop walk is perhaps the most wellknown in the central water catchment and macritchie reservoir area, but its part of a relatively extensive network. The best macritchie nature trail and reservoir park tours. You can get to the treetop walk either from the macritchie reservoir park or from the carpark at venus drive. A couple of kilometers inside of macritchie reservoir youll find the treetop walk. Tree top walk valley of the giants naturebased tourism wa. Macritchie reservoir park central catchment nature.
Take a walk on this tree top walk and experience the tropical rainforest. The nearest entry towards tree top trail is via venus drive carpark. Tree top walk macritchie in singapore attraction in singapore. The bridge was completed in july 2004, and the treetop walk was officially launched on 5 november 2004. To mark the new best practice for my wellbeing in 2019, i would like to start with something unknown to me and still practical. A round trip including the treetop walk is about 7 km to 10 km 35 hrs. It was completed in 1868 largely because of a donation from tan kim seng.
Getting in touch with the nature, treetop walk is our ultimate destination from the long hiking routes in macritchie. Jan 28, 2018 the next love macritchie walk with the nus toddycats. The macritchie reservoir park is one of runners favourite trails in singapore. The bridge was completed in july 2004, and the treetop walk was. Although the walk onto the tree top walk may take you a good 45 mins to an hour, the views from the sky bridge is stunning.
Macritchie nature trail singapore 2020 all you need to. Tree top walk in macritchie reservoir park singapore. The shortest route in and out is via venus drive carpark. Macritchie reservoir tree top walk singapore hiking. Dec 06, 2016 macritchie reservoir parknature trailtree top walk. Sedim tttw is a 925 metres long canopy walk located in gunung.
Yellowcasette is at macritchie reservoir tree top walk. This is the rusty oil fruit elaeocarpus ferrugineus. In particular, do look out for a tree with orange, velvety leaves on the right side of the treetop walk. At the venus drive carpark we started on the treetop walk.
The next love macritchie walk with the nus toddycats. Singapore treetop walk, at the largest catchment area in singapore. Macritchie reservoir parknature trailtree top walk. The tree top walk at macritchie reservoir takes you through the different stages of a mature secondary forest. At its highest, the bridge is 25 meters above the ground, not 250 meters like i said in the video oops. The tree top walk has over 600 metres of elevated walkway including towers and suspended arms that put the visitor right into the forest.
November 9, 2017 posts about macritchie reservoir tree top walk. The trails in macritchie reservoir appeal to both tourist and locals alike. Flora linger at the treetop walk and see if you can spot interesting tree species. Macritchie reservoir is singapores oldest and largest reservoir. Mar 15, 2014 unlike the usual love macritchie walk at venus loop, the walk on 1 march 2014 was held at prunuspetai trail part of the central catchment nature reserve. Trek to the tree top walk takes about an hour and a half to two depending on which carpark you start from. In addition to the boardwalk, another popular attraction is the hsbc treetop walk, a 250 m aerial freestanding suspension bridge spanning bukit peirce and bukit kalang which are the two highest points in macritchie. Keep on driving past island country club and you will be driving up a hill.
Its the first of its kind in singapore and southeast asia. I suggest driving to venus drive off upper thomson road because from here its a shorter 45mins to 1hour walk compared to the 1. We started the trail by entering from the end of venus drive and walked on into the forest, through steep roads. The treetop walk, one of the parks main draws, is a suspension bridge walking trail high up in the trees. Macritchie reservoir park, singapore 298717, singapore. The tree top walk is perhaps the most beautiful view of green space in singapore. Macritchie reservoir park central catchment nature reserve. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. A naturebased attraction, in australias south west between denmark and walpole in the walpole wildernessnornalup national park. It was still very wide and level, perfect for kids. We saw many interesting sights like a tree with 10cm long spikes all round its trunk, huge yam plant leaves, pond skaters, squirrels, a family. Come join us and learn about the conservation issues surrounding the proposed cross island mrt line crl through the central catchment nature reserve. Another gem in a small country macritchie nature trail. If the walk too strenuous, you can back track or use the alternative new route via sime track, terentang trail and then macritchie nature trail.
Jul 15, 2014 for those who need a bit more directions, venus avenue is found off thompson road, in the direction towards singapore island country club. The serene macritchie nature trail is a long walking path with a high swing bridge that takes you through a nature walk way above ground level. Driver s guide mobile version map of selected area. Getting in touch with the nature, treetop walk is our ultimate destination from the long hiking routes in. Things to do near macritchie reservoir on tripadvisor. You could save a little bit of time and effort by entering the trail over to venus. What you need to know about our new macritchie reservoir park. Worth it for the views, total immersion in the jungle and for glimpses of wildlif. Night walk at venus drive 30 jan 2015 night walk at pasir ris park 23 jan 2015 night walk at macritchie reservoir 16 jan 2015 night walk at yio chu kang road 09 jan 2015 night walk at venus drive 02 jan 2015 2014 69 december 5 november 7 october 6 september 4. And with this guide, you wont get lost looking for the treetop walk again. Open for registration love macritchie walk with nus. These numbers are for oneway, so remember to double it for returning 9km return will take 34 hours.
Tree top walk, macritchie reservoir, singapore macritchie. The macritchie reservoir is a nature kissed place with more than one trails to explore the area. Macritchie treetop walk, singapore times of india travel. Its a 250 meter suspension bridge and gives a beautiful view of the surrounding area. In any case, you should be prepared to hike at least 6km on this day. The top 10 things to do near macritchie reservoir, singapore. The distance to the entrance of the treetop walk is approximately 4. The first 100m was across an open patch but for the remainder of the trail it was under cover of the forest canopy. The first treetop walk experience was achieved hooray in 2003 during my postgrad study at the university of melbourne. This is how the entry from carpark towards the trail look like.
Take the cab to the public car park at venus drive or the main car park at macritchie park. You can either drive to the venus drive carpark or take a bus to either of the flame tree park bus stops. Love macritchie walk at prunuspetai trail forest in. Here, you find good roti prata and golf clubs like island golf course, a haven for businessmen. This is a natural reserve know to the locals as a cross country mecca. A round trip including the treetop walk is about 7 km to 10 km 35 hrs depending on your walking pace.
I was dropped off at the car park which i later discovered was called venus drive where the shorter 2. For those who need a bit more directions, venus avenue is found off thompson road, in the direction towards singapore island country club. Here is my vlog from going to macritchie reservoir. Macritchie reservoir, singapore ticket price timings. Marymount mrt station, 2 km from the treetop walk the tree top walk can be found at the mc ritchie reservoir at the bukit timah nature reserve in singapore. It is also a great place to have some fresh air and morning walks. Walked the 7km loop from venus drive to the tree top walkway. We found 8 records for scott macritchie in connecticut, utah and 6 other states.
Recently, i visited the macritchie treetop walk, and was by far one of the most interesting, adventurous, and fascinating walks ive been to. Enter the country club and follow the island club road and keep driving. Love macritchie walk at prunuspetai trail forest in bloom. This video will bring you through the hiking route from venus drive to rifle range road in the central catchment nature reserve. It is still a good 6 km walk to get to the treetop and back and we couldnt find a shorter route so whatever paths you take be prepared for a. Explore singapore revisiting macritchie trail tree. The look of the ground below is dark or green most of the times. Support the rerouting of the cross island mrt line. The boardwalk around the perimeter of the macritchie reservoir brings the visitor through interesting secondary forest in the central. There is a station near the macritchie reservation for you to wash your trek shoes, tidy yourself up etc before you head home.
The treetop walk is nestled in the middle of the reservoir and there are many routes to the treetops. Take a pleasant stroll down the 3 kilometer trail through the clam of the jungle. Macritchie reservoir tree top walk singapore hiking trail. It is still a good 6 km walk to get to the treetop and back and we couldnt find a. Getting to the treetop walk as you continue to walk along the trail, you will reach a junction with a bridge. It was graded moderatehard and not without good reason. The tree top walk is 40 metres above the ground in the valley of the giants forest canopy. Otway fly treetop adventures is a nature based rainforest tree top walk and zip line tour offering a birds eye view of the majestic otways rain forest. Love macritchie walk 30 jun 20 article for posting on love macritchie author. Here is some video footage of the hsbc macritchie treetop walk in singapore. The walkway is a freestanding suspension bridge spanning bukit peirce. The distance to the entrance of the treetop walk takes about 1 hour or more. If you are like me and dont want a huge walk, if you get the bus to x bus stop, or ask a grab taxi driver to drop you at venus car park, you can start your walk to the treetop walk from here.
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