Nature & History Trip to St John's & Lazarus Islands | Peatixtag:peatix.com,2011:12021-11-15T09:35:38+08:00PeatixJane IyerNature & History Trip to St John's & Lazarus Islands tag:peatix.com,2018:event-3244002018-04-27T08:30:00SGT2018-04-27T08:30:00SGTA few kilometres south of Singapore lies a secret beach with clear waters and white sands on St John's Island, one of the country's many beautiful offshore islands. St John's Island was once a quarantine centre for immigrants coming into Singapore who had cholera, beri-beri and leprosy. It was later used to house political prisoners and drug rehabilitators - you can still see the high barbed wire fences - and was also a refuge for Vietnamese boat peopleToday, both St John's and its neighbour Lazarus Island are known as places for a day trip away from the city, so come & join us as we explore the nature and history of these beautiful pieces or paradise!