The even-more terrifying ride here, though, is the GX-5 G Xtreme Swing, where you're pulled to a knee-wobbling height before being released into a freefall that sends you zooming towards the pavement. You'll hear those brave enough to try it, scream when the latch is released and then nothing — the fear steals their screams. Have fun!

For most visitors, trekking in Singapore means ambling through the myriad shopping malls in an air-conditioned stupor. If you want to go for a proper hike, have a taxi driver drop you off at the car park at Venus Drive (off Upper Thomson Road) at MacRitchie Reservoir. From there, follow the signs and in about 2.5km, you'll come to a bridge suspended 25m above the ground where the fun really begins. The bridge itself is 250m long and if you're really lucky, you'll be able to spot high-flying wildlife such as lemurs and long-tailed macaques. You'll also get a great view of the neighbouring Lower Pierce Reservoir. The entire walk takes between three and five hours, so dress light, bring lots of water and get an early start.

If you've always wanted to give wakeboarding or waterskiing a try, this is a great place. Ski 360 consists of an enclosed man-made lagoon where you can gear up and get towed along the light chop via a variable-speed cable. If you're more than just a beginner, a series of ramps lets you show off your stuff to the not-so-adventurous diners at the decent waterside cafe.

If the treetop walk doesn't satisfy your inner ape, then this attraction surely will. Consisting of shaky rope bridges, narrow ladders and a series of four zip lines, the course takes about two hours to complete and will have you moving from tree tops to forest floor like a howler monkey. Or is that howling?

With its towering buildings and shopping palaces, it's sometimes easy to forget Singapore is an island. As such, it offers a fair number of ways to get wet and wild. Your best bet is to head to Mana Mana in East Coast Park, where you can rent windsurfers, kayaks, small sailboats or SUPs (stand-up paddle boards). They offer short "taster" rentals as well as lessons.