Picnic to Kusu Island
Intro:
Marina South Pier [Red line in SMRT] nicely ferries you to two Islands - St. John's Island and Kusu Island. I didn't realise that Kusu Island is a great picnic spot until I visited. Here I go with the write up on the nice time I had !
Plan your picnic:
a. Buy food and drink (water, beer or soft drinks) before you start the trip as there are no shops in both these islands.
b. Marina South Pier has some snack and souvenir shops.
c. Pls wear casual clothes and flip flops.
d. Do take sun glasses and sunscreen lotion.
e. How about taking bluetooth speakers if you are going in group ?
Where to Start:
Marina south pier and buy tickets for ferry - Adult price 18 SGD; Children 12 SGD. Ferry will first head to St. John's Island first before heading to Kusu Island... in a loop. Understanding the ferry schedule could be little tricky - just remember you are starting at Marina South pier and first stop is St John's ... and then to Kusu Island - plan your hops accordingly.
St. John's Island:
Bigger land when compared to Kusu Island. It used to have a quarantine station. It has some trekking routes, beaches, fishing spots. It has National marine laboratory too. Walk around, enjoy the water and walk along mangroves.
It can take 45-90 min to complete exploring the spots. Pls refer to the map before you start walking.
This island has got a nice Tua Pek Kong (Grand Uncle) or Da Bo Gong - chinese temple build around 1923. You can walk around the temple and head to tranquil beaches.... for swimming and play in waters. It has lot of huts - eat well and enjoy the time with your friends and relatives.
Head back: Enjoy the great views of Marina, Downtown views and click pictures.
Thank you for reading. Make it memorable for your friends and family ! Have fun.
Marina South Pier [Red line in SMRT] nicely ferries you to two Islands - St. John's Island and Kusu Island. I didn't realise that Kusu Island is a great picnic spot until I visited. Here I go with the write up on the nice time I had !
Plan your picnic:
a. Buy food and drink (water, beer or soft drinks) before you start the trip as there are no shops in both these islands.
b. Marina South Pier has some snack and souvenir shops.
c. Pls wear casual clothes and flip flops.
d. Do take sun glasses and sunscreen lotion.
e. How about taking bluetooth speakers if you are going in group ?
Where to Start:
Marina south pier and buy tickets for ferry - Adult price 18 SGD; Children 12 SGD. Ferry will first head to St. John's Island first before heading to Kusu Island... in a loop. Understanding the ferry schedule could be little tricky - just remember you are starting at Marina South pier and first stop is St John's ... and then to Kusu Island - plan your hops accordingly.
St. John's Island:
Bigger land when compared to Kusu Island. It used to have a quarantine station. It has some trekking routes, beaches, fishing spots. It has National marine laboratory too. Walk around, enjoy the water and walk along mangroves.
It can take 45-90 min to complete exploring the spots. Pls refer to the map before you start walking.
Kusu Island:
My favourite picnic spot is Kusu Island - you can go directly here without hopping down at St John's also. No compulsions.This island has got a nice Tua Pek Kong (Grand Uncle) or Da Bo Gong - chinese temple build around 1923. You can walk around the temple and head to tranquil beaches.... for swimming and play in waters. It has lot of huts - eat well and enjoy the time with your friends and relatives.
Head back: Enjoy the great views of Marina, Downtown views and click pictures.
Thank you for reading. Make it memorable for your friends and family ! Have fun.
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