Decommissioning of NEAR app on 24 April 2026
As part of streamlining our digital services, we will be decommissioning the NEAR app on 24 April 2026 (Fri).
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Phyll My Trail
Personalise your trail with Phyll My Trail feature, which allows you to create, publish and share your own trails with the community.
Participate in events
Join the latest events to stand a chance to win prizes.
Spot AR mascots
Visit the Coast-to-Coast Trail and interact with the AR Animal at each checkpoint.
About the app
The NParks Explore A Route (NEAR) mobile app was developed to complement the Coast-to-Coast Trail (C2C), as well as the Route Island Route (RIR) and Park Connector Network (PCN) for an interactive curated walking experience island-wide.
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Venture into scenic places with ease
Get active by creating trails of your own with our self-mapping feature "Phyll My Trail", or share your experiences with the NEAR community, be it gorgeous sightings or interesting info on places.
