Lazarus Island, known locally as Pulau Sekijang Pelepah, forms part of Singapore's Southern Islands archipelago and connects to St. John's Island via a scenic causeway. Once a forgotten destination, this pristine island has transformed into Singapore's best-kept secret, attracting visitors with its powdery white beaches surrounding a stunning C-shaped lagoon. Today, families and beach enthusiasts flock here seeking tranquil escapes just a 15-minute walk from St. John's Island, making it the perfect retreat for those craving sun, sand, and serenity away from urban life.
The Story behind the Island
Lazarus Island carries a dramatic past that shaped its present-day beauty. During the late 19th century, the island served as a remote prison facility with confinement structures housing inmates, including those sentenced to life imprisonment. The prison era ended abruptly following a daring prisoner escape, leading to the abandonment of these facilities. Nature then took its course through two transformative events: a devastating wildfire in 1902 that consumed the remaining prison structures, followed by another major blaze in 1914 that cleared the island's dense vegetation. These dramatic events inadvertently created the unspoiled, pristine landscape that visitors cherish today.
Lazarus Island carries a dramatic past that shaped its present-day beauty. During the late 19th century, the island served as a remote prison facility with confinement structures housing inmates, including those sentenced to life imprisonment. The prison era ended abruptly following a daring prisoner escape, leading to the abandonment of these facilities. Nature then took its course through two transformative events: a devastating wildfire in 1902 that consumed the remaining prison structures, followed by another major blaze in 1914 that cleared the island's dense vegetation. These dramatic events inadvertently created the unspoiled, pristine landscape that visitors cherish today.
Lazarus Island carries a dramatic past that shaped its present-day beauty. During the late 19th century, the island served as a remote prison facility with confinement structures housing inmates, including those sentenced to life imprisonment. The prison era ended abruptly following a daring prisoner escape, leading to the abandonment of these facilities. Nature then took its course through two transformative events: a devastating wildfire in 1902 that consumed the remaining prison structures, followed by another major blaze in 1914 that cleared the island's dense vegetation. These dramatic events inadvertently created the unspoiled, pristine landscape that visitors cherish today.
Fun Activities Available:
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Water Sports Adventures
Experience the crystal-clear waters of Eagle Bay through exciting activities at Lazarus Sea Sports Centre, where you can rent kayaks, water bikes, or paddleboards to explore the island's pristine coastline.
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Water Sports Adventures
Experience the crystal-clear waters of Eagle Bay through exciting activities at Lazarus Sea Sports Centre, where you can rent kayaks, water bikes, or paddleboards to explore the island's pristine coastline.
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Water Sports Adventures
Experience the crystal-clear waters of Eagle Bay through exciting activities at Lazarus Sea Sports Centre, where you can rent kayaks, water bikes, or paddleboards to explore the island's pristine coastline.
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Beach Picnics
Create lasting memories with family and friends by enjoying leisurely picnics on the island's immaculate sandy shores, perfect for spending quality time under the tropical sun.
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Beach Picnics
Create lasting memories with family and friends by enjoying leisurely picnics on the island's immaculate sandy shores, perfect for spending quality time under the tropical sun.
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Beach Picnics
Create lasting memories with family and friends by enjoying leisurely picnics on the island's immaculate sandy shores, perfect for spending quality time under the tropical sun.
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Sunbathing & Swimming
Relax on the island's famous C-shaped lagoon beaches, ideal for soaking up the sun and taking refreshing dips in the calm, clear waters of this tropical paradise.
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Sunbathing & Swimming
Relax on the island's famous C-shaped lagoon beaches, ideal for soaking up the sun and taking refreshing dips in the calm, clear waters of this tropical paradise.
03
Sunbathing & Swimming
Relax on the island's famous C-shaped lagoon beaches, ideal for soaking up the sun and taking refreshing dips in the calm, clear waters of this tropical paradise.
