Nestled comfortably on the outskirts of our little red dot, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life, it is hardly peculiar if you have no idea what to find in the area. Resting on the northeastern side of Singapore, you won’t confuse it with your next cosmopolitan city but that’s not to say there isn’t a thing or two you can do there with your family.
Get Wet and Wild
What: Water sports, Boating, Fishing, Obtain a boating licence
Where: Marina Country Club, 600 Ponggol Seventeenth Avenue, Singapore 829734
Website: http://www.marinacountryclub.com.sg/marina_walk.html
How to get there: No private transportation? Not to worry. The country club offers free bus shuttle service from Sengkang MRT Station. Similarly, alight at Nibong LRT station to get to the club.
Where: Marina Country Club, 600 Ponggol Seventeenth Avenue, Singapore 829734
Website: http://www.marinacountryclub.com.sg/marina_walk.html
How to get there: No private transportation? Not to worry. The country club offers free bus shuttle service from Sengkang MRT Station. Similarly, alight at Nibong LRT station to get to the club.
Open to the public, Marina Country Club is the place to be for various water sports. Here, the young and young at heart are able to take up new challenges and build wonderful memories.
Experience the thrill of your life right here at Asia’s largest wakeboarding hub with 45 wakeboarding boats for hire.
Whether you are a beginner dipping your toes in the cool waters of the boardwalk, a leisure rider or an aspiring sportsman, rest assured that you are in the safe hands of the experienced crew members.
But perhaps extreme sports is not your thing. Fret not for there are other leisure activities that you can enjoy.
The country club has experienced contacts who are able to arrange a leisurely boat ride down the marina for you and your family. Take in the scenery and enjoy the relaxing ride while bonding with your loved ones.
If you are a fishing enthusiast, you will be taken to the best spots for the catch of the day. Imagine the great seafood dinner spread. Yum!
Another unique activity is the boating licence that you can obtain that the club. Already have a car and/or a motorcycle licence? Why not add on a boating licence? The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has officially appointed Marina Country Club as one of their training centres for boating enthusiasts wanting to sail the high seas. Now you can be your own sea captain.
Private vehicle owners can park their cars at the carpark that has ample lots.
Giddy Up!
What: Horse riding, Resort stay
Where:Gallop Stable (Punggol Ranch) 900 Punggol Road Singapore 829168
How to get there:Bus No.84 from Punggol Interchange
Where:Gallop Stable (Punggol Ranch) 900 Punggol Road Singapore 829168
How to get there:Bus No.84 from Punggol Interchange
“Mum, can I have a pony please?”
We all know that it is impossible for Singaporeans to own a pony or a horse in an HDB flat where the majority live. But did you know that it IS possible to stay at a horse ranch right in Singapore? Located at 900 Punggol Road, you can now stay near horses and have a unique staycation. Set up as a resortstyle accommodation, you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the hectic Singapore lifestyle by staying in the Gallop Wagon with your loved ones.
We’ve all had dreams of wanting to be a cowboy or a cowgirl sometime in our life before. Tick it off your bucket list here! From ponies to donkeys and horses, you can ride them all. But of course, if you are a fullgrown adult, let’s not torture the poor pony, yeah? Whether you decide to go for a onetime ride or take a set of lessons, the stable has experienced trainers who are on hand to guide you down the trails.
So gallop your way to the ranch for a wonderful experience that you won’t soon forget.
Soccer? Golf? Why not both?
What: Soccer Golf (Punggol Ranch)
Where: 900 Punggol Road (end) – Track 24 Singapore 829168
Where: 900 Punggol Road (end) – Track 24 Singapore 829168
Brought to you by WOW Experience, soccer golf is one of the newest activity that you can experience at Punggol Ranch. Be it a fun corporate day or just bringing the kiddos out for some sun, anyone can enjoy this sport at an affordable rate.
However do remember to make an appointment before heading down to ensure that you will have the entire course to hone your skills to be the next Tiger Woods or Ronaldo or be your own Ronaldo Woods.
Located at Punggol Ranch, this is the first location for this new sport in partnership with Gallop Stables and Bacon & Booze. So you can technically spend your weekend or those long public holidays at the Ranch. Soak in the morning sun with a horse ride, some afternoon sun with soccer golf then chill in the evening at Bacon & Boozewith a nice dinner before retreating to your Gallop Wagon. Just a suggestion, of course. Either way, it will be tonnes of fun with your loved ones for a memorable experience at Punggol.
Pew! Pew!
What: Combat Skirmish
Where: 900 Punggol Road, Singapore 829168
Where: 900 Punggol Road, Singapore 829168
If you are up in the mood for some gun action minus the pain. you should try Combat Skirmish a laser shooting experience. Sharpen your aiming skills as you "kill" your opponents on the field.
Unlike paintball, Combat Skirmish does not hurt or leave ugly bruises that will last for a good week or so. You can choose from a range of guns to hunt down your "prey". With that said, it is an activity that can be enjoyed by both the young and young at heart.
It will also be a great teambonding activity for the office where you can legitimately "target" your boss for all the workload he/she has piled on you. What a great stress reliever!
So do give it a try and who knows if you'll be back for more.
Fun in the Sun!
What: Picnic, KiteFlying
Where: Punggol Waterway Park
How to get there: Punggol MRT, Damai (LRT)
Where: Punggol Waterway Park
How to get there: Punggol MRT, Damai (LRT)
Close to nine kilometres long, Punggol Waterway Park is great for just about any outdoor activity. With hardly a highrise building in sight, the recreational area remains one of the hidden gems when it comes to enjoying the beauty of Mother Nature. Clear your mind with a jog or cycle along the scenic park connector where you can relieve stress and have a good workout. The kids will get a kick out of it too! Bring a ball and some toys and use the open greenery to play the most imaginative games you can think of. Or you could simply bring it back to basics and fly a kite with your little ones. You are bound to work up an appetite too. And with restaurants located mainly at the end of the park, packing a couple of sandwiches and having a picnic at a chosen spot just might be the best idea.
Catch The Ball
What: Futsal, Prawning
Where:Tebing Lane
How to get there:Punggol MRT,Riviera (LRT)
Where:Tebing Lane
How to get there:Punggol MRT,Riviera (LRT)
These two activities hardly seem like a perfect match but think about it for a second, who could resist freshly cooked prawns after hours of sweating it out on the pitch? Located at the end of Punggol , Tebing Lane remains one of the more popular Punggol destinations for large families to gather. With the English Premier League (EPL) already underway, your kids are bound to be itching to get onto the pitch to show off their footballing prowess. Get the neighbours and relatives in and very soon you will have your minor league ready!
From attaching bait onto the hooks of your rod to waiting patiently for that tiny prawn to get entangled, prawning seems too tough a chore for the family to enjoy. However, fill in that free time with stories of your past and minigames and your children will be leaving with so much more than a bucket full of prawns in their bellies! Plus, it’s about time they learnt where food comes from.
| Off Peak Hours | MonFri (9am6pm) excl.PH | $50/court/hr |
| Peak Hours | MonFri (6pm2am) Weekends & PH (9am2pm) | $95/court/hr |
Prawn Fishing
Booking Rate:
$18 per rod 1 hr
$28 per rod 2 hr
$33 per rod 3 hr
*Additional hour will be charged at $11 per hour.
$18 per rod 1 hr
$28 per rod 2 hr
$33 per rod 3 hr
*Additional hour will be charged at $11 per hour.
Makan Time!
What: Seafood feast
Where:Punggol Settlement
How to get there:Punggol MRT, Damai(LRT)
Where:Punggol Settlement
How to get there:Punggol MRT, Damai(LRT)
Back in the day, Punggol was mostly known as a hub for water sports and amazing seafood. Keeping to its roots, Punggol remains one of the most soughtafter places to get a seafood fix. From restaurants such as Jing Long Seafood Restaurant and House of Seafood, you’ll be eating crab till you’re full of it! Jing Long is also famous for having one of the better seafood horfunand crispy squid which makes it a musttry if you do decide to pop by.
House of Seafood
3 Punggol Point Road
#0101/02, The Punggol Settlement
Daily: 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Damai (Punggol LRT)
#0101/02, The Punggol Settlement
Daily: 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Damai (Punggol LRT)
Jing Long Seafood Restaurant
3 Punggol Point Road
#0103/04/05, The Punggol Settlement
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Damai (Punggol LRT)
#0103/04/05, The Punggol Settlement
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 11.30pm
Nearest Station: Damai (Punggol LRT)
Whether you wish to take up new challenge to cross off your bucket list or just a chillax session with friends, you can do it all at Punggol the latest place to hang out and build your home at.
White 白米粉 restaurant
Craving for white bee hoon that is famous in Sembawang? You can now get it at Punggol Settlement too!
Though this 2nd outlet just opened early this year, this restaurant goes way back to 17 years ago serving up the dishes that warms your heart. They are still serving their signature dishes such as the signature White Beehoon, Homemade Fried Beancurd and more.
- See more at: http://web.asia1.com/hilife/the-fun-place-to-live#sthash.ZSkqwE0s.dpufSource: HiLife By Qing Jian (Asia1)