"Nature Haven in a Rubbish Dump" Pulau Semakau by bpacker

Pulau Semakau Travel Guide: 15 reviews and 30 photos

Pulau Semakau

Singapore is a squeaky clean place. Yes siree, we're so damm hygenic that even our rubbish landfill area smells good and can support a diverse ecosystem of rare plants and animals! I'm not joking, Pulau Semakau, an artificial island created off the west coast of Singapore, is a little haven for marine biologists and a sometime naturalists like myself. You can come here on an inter-tidal walk to check out the inhabitants on the seagrass lagoon. Bird your brains out (yes, there ARE pacific egrets here!) or try your hand at angling. As for myself, I was here on a Sunday morning, wading my booties off on a sea-grassy landscape with some folks from the Raffles Museum of Biodiversity. If you think I've lost it,you're not far from wrong. Just how many loonies would wake up at 5am to check out worms on a seabed? The thing is, I'll do this again come September during the migratory season. This time, instead of worms, I'll be checking out my feathered beloveds. This my friend, is worth waking up for.

Since I already have a page full of crabs, seashells and corals, I loathe to create another one. Click here to look at my Ubin page. I'll simply keep this page for general info and as an online birding journal.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Bird and Marine Haven
Cons:Mossie Haven
In a nutshell:Nature Haven in a Gigantic Rubbish Dump

Intro Updated May 22, 2006
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Reviews (12)

Checking out the Marine Life - Pulau Semakau

Checking out the Marine Life Things to Do (5)

This little sotong (squid) is so cute that I've decided to put it here. It was spotted off the sea-grass lagoon in Pulau... more travel advice

Checking out the Mangrove Trees - Pulau Semakau

Checking out the Mangrove Trees Things to Do (5)

Other birding your brains out, angling and wading the waters in Pulau Semakau, you can also check out the unusual... more travel advice

Fishing in Pulau Semakau - Pulau Semakau

Fishing at Pulau Semakau Things to Do (5)

Besides the walks and birding activities, sport fishing is another activity you can do in Pulau Semakau. It's quite a... more travel advice

Chinese Egret? Pulau Semakau - Pulau Semakau

Birding at Pulau Semakau Things to Do (5)

Birding is another activity that you can do in Pulau Semakau. The remoteness of this place somehow attracts a rich... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (5)
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beetlebummer Mar 31, 2009 at 7:46 AM

What great tips and coverage of the Pulau Semakau you had. Been wanting to visit our local offshore islands...great job!
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RoyJava Jun 21, 2008 at 12:40 AM

Super Pulau Semakau VT Pages, even it is not for me *smile* ... very interesting, great pics, loved the Brahminy Kite, thanks Glen, greets RoyJava, The Hague Holland
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hunterV Mar 2, 2008 at 1:00 AM

Oh yes, thanx! Very useful and interesting!
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guntor57 Feb 23, 2008 at 9:51 AM

what do you think about the impact on eco balance island of langkawi when chicken skins are given to the eaglels . my opinion is in a few years the eagles can not fly and they will be full of chrorestorol
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kyoub Nov 20, 2007 at 4:19 PM

I agree, this little tour would be worth getting up early to do. I will have to keep that in mind for next time. Nice page!
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y_lyn May 27, 2007 at 6:47 PM

I just signed up a kusu island reefwalk trip with the Blue Volunteers.... going to wake up ard 4am in the morning too! The Semakau trip is quite expensive, but I think definitely worth it right? :)
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hassan_abu Mar 22, 2007 at 3:07 AM

Semakau? I thought thats a little garbage dump island. Interesting to know other lovely creatures reside on that island too. Does the island smells? (sorry for being so naive).
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xuessium Nov 28, 2006 at 6:06 AM

Unfortunately, most Singaporeans, let alone tourists can make their way here, G....(a pity)
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JLBG Sep 23, 2006 at 9:10 PM

You bring very special sights of Singapore! All your tips on Pulau Semakau are truly amazing! Excellent photos!
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victorwkf Jun 8, 2006 at 5:05 AM

Interesting island, bet a lot of singaporeans dont know about it :)