One great way to unwind during our free time outside of work or school is by engaging in sports or outdoor activities. Being active and fully immersing ourselves in these activities not only benefits our physical health but also boosts our mental well-being.
Johor, with its abundant natural landscapes and vast open spaces, offers numerous ecotourism spots and parks perfect for indulging in your favourite activities like dirt biking and go-karting. It’s suitable for locals in Malaysia looking for a holiday destination within our country, or even Singapore visitors looking to for an outdoor locations that offers more space.
#1 Stars Archery
Stars Archery is an indoor archery outlet situated in the Paradigm Mall and Toppen Shopping Centre, both of which are only around 20 minutes away from the Johor Bahru Checkpoint.
If you’ve always wanted to pick up a new sport, Stars Archery offers packages from as low as RM18 per player for 20 arrows. The outlet does not require customers to have experience to play and there is equipment for rent as well. Players will however need to be at least 7 years old. For more savings, there are value packages if you come in groups. Students also enjoy cheaper prices at RM15 per player for 20 arrows.
| Packages | Price | Features |
| 20 arrows | RM18 (single player) | – |
| 52 arrows | RM48 (2 players) | Free 8 arrows |
| 88 arrows | RM78 (3 players) | Free 18 arrows |
| 172 arrows | RM128 (4 players) | Free 28 arrows |
| Student Packages (Weekdays and non-public holidays only from 10AM – 5PM) | ||
| 20 arrows | RM15 (single player) | – |
| 52 arrows | RM39 (2 players) | Free 8 arrows |
| 88 arrows | RM63 (3 players) | Free 18 arrows |
| 172 arrows | RM103 (4 players) | Free 28 arrows |
| Traditional bamboo arrows | ||
| 18 traditional bamboo arrows | RM20 (single player) | – |
| 46 traditional bamboo arrows | RM46 (2 players) | Free 8 arrows |
| Blowpipe (Add-on with any archery package) | ||
| 10 shots | RM5 | – |
| 20 shots | RM8 | – |
| 40 shots | RM15 | – |
| Bulk special | ||
| 275 arrows | RM168 | – |
| Bring your own bow and arrows | ||
| Bring a minimum of 12 arrows | RM55 per hour (single player) | – |
Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM
Cost per person: From RM15
Locations:
Stars Archery Paradigm Mall
Lot 3F-28, Level 3, Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, Jalan Skudai, Johor Bahru, Johor 81200
Stars Archery Toppen Shopping Centre
Lot 3.13, 3rd Floor, Toppen Shopping Centre, No. 33A, Jln Harmonium, Taman Desa Tebrau, 81100 Johor Bahru
#2 Austin Heights Water And Adventure Park
Austin Heights Water and Adventure Park in Mount Austin, Johor Bahru has three parks, which are the Water Park, Adventure Park and Sports and Leisure Park.
The Adventure Park features seven rope courses with 51 obstacle elements, which can be enjoyed by anyone with a minimum height of 140cm, at a starting price of RM80 per pax. Meanwhile, the Water Park has more than 10 slides and is accessible to young toddlers as well from only RM12. Besides, there is also a kart drifting park, basketball trampoline park and skating park.
For those seeking a mix of water and dry park fun, the Austin Heights Water and Adventure Park could be the place for you.
| Tickets | Prices |
| Water Park (single entry) | |
| Above 120cm | RM80 |
| Below 3 years old | RM12 |
| 120cm and below | RM70 |
| Senior citizens aged 60 and above | RM70 |
| Adventure Park (single entry) | |
| Admission | RM80 |
| Companion pass | RM12 |
| Skating Rink (weekend and PH rates apply) | |
| Admission | RM25 |
| Companion pass | RM5 |
| Rental of skates | RM5 |
| Kart drifting | |
| 10-min admission | RM25 |
| Basketball Trampoline Jump Street | |
| 1-hour admission | RM25 |
| Companion pass | RM5 |
| Grip socks | RM5 |
| Combo tickets | |
| Water Park + Adventure Park | RM150 |
| Water Park + Adventure Park Annual Pass | RM488 |
| Adventure Park + Jump Street (60 mins) | RM100 |
| Water Park (above 120cm) + Jump Street (60 mins) | RM100 |
| Water Park (120cm & below) + Jump Street (60 mins) | RM90 |
| Jump Street (60 mins) + Skating Rink (Includes socks, excludes shoes) | RM99 for two |
| 2 Pax – Jump Street (60 mins) (Includes Socks) + Drift Kart (10 mins) | RM88 for two |
| Monthly/Annual Pass | |
| Annual Pass for Water Park | RM268 |
| Annual Pass for Adventure Park | RM268 |
| Monthly Pass for Jump Street | RM100 |
Opening hours: 10AM – 6PM, closed on Tue and Wed
Cost per person: From RM25
Locations: 71, Jalan Austin Heights 8/1, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
#3 EnerG X Park
EnerG X Park is an indoor park situated within Sunway Big Box Retail Park in Johor Bahru. The park offers 16 sports and fun activities for children and adults including dodge ball, trampoline basketball, wall climbing, zip-lining, electric go-karting, rope and obstacle courses.
There are two types of universal passes that allow you to enjoy all the activities, except for electric go-karting. If you’re purchasing the universal pass, you can add on RM20 to ride the go-karts. Without the universal pass, you will need to pay RM30 to ride the go-kart.
| Passes | Days | Hours | Prices |
| Universal Pass
|
Friday – Sunday & Public Holidays | Before 7PM | RM68 |
| After 7PM | RM58 | ||
| Monday – Thursday | Before 7PM | RM58 | |
| After 7PM | RM48 | ||
| Electric Go-Kart (Add-on) | – | – | RM20 |
| Electric Go-Kart (A la carte) | – | – | RM30 for 10 minutes |
| Surcharge for Electric G-Kart | – | – | · RM5 (grip socks), RM5 (gloves) |
Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM
Cost per person: RM30 – RM98
Location: Sunway Big Box Retail Park, Pusat Komersial Sunway Marketplace, Persiaran Medini 5, Sunway City, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
#4 RUD Karting
For those who are looking to indulge in go-karting, you can head to RUD Karting Medini‘s outdoor track situated in Nusajaya, Johor Bahru. Besides go-kart tracks that are open till late in the night, there are also lounge areas, food and beverage outlets and karaoke rooms for groups to hang out and destress.
You can purchase go-kart tickets at the following prices per session. Each session lasts 10 minutes.
| Karts | Requirements | Prices Per Session |
| Basic Kart (6HP) | 150 cm and above | 1 for RM55 |
| B-Stage 1 (8HP) | 150 cm and above | 1 for RM75 |
| 3 for RM195 | ||
| Twin-Seat Kart (10 HP) | 130cm and above | 1 for RM75 |
| 3 for RM210 | ||
| B-Super Stage (10HP) | 150 cm and above | 3 for RM350 |
| B-Ultra Stage (13HP) | 150 cm and above | 3 for RM450 |
The B-Stage 1 package is only available for single riders. To rent the B-Ultra Stage, you will need to have a RUD House Licence or proof of having received in-house coaching.
Alternatively, if you prefer to ride the go-karts indoors, you can opt for the other branch located within Sutera Mall, Johor Bahru. This branch also features a 400-meter track and karts for younger children with a minimum height of 60cm and above.
The RUD Karting Sutera Mall branch offers one-day passes and tickets per session.
| Karts | Requirements | Prices Per Session |
| Basic E (1.5KW) | 60cm and above | RM99 per day |
| Basic E (1.5KW) | 60cm and above | RM35 per session |
| Basic E+ (3.3KW) | 80cm to 170cm | RM60 per session |
| RM120 for 3 sessions (non-shareable) | ||
| Stage Two (12HP) | 150cm and above | RM75 per session |
| RM195 for 3 sessions (shareable) |
RUD Karting Medini
Opening hours: 11AM – 2AM
Cost per person: From RM55 per session
Location: PTD 200284, Persiaran Medini Sentral 6, Bandar Medini Iskandar, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
RUD Karting Sutera Mall
Opening hours: 11AM – 12AM except on Saturdays with extended hours from 11AM – 2AM
Cost per person: From RM35 per session
Location: L2-648, Sutera Mall, 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor
#5 X Park
X Park boasts a mix of around 12 sports and adventure activities across a space of 32 acres in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru. If you’re not sure what to do, you can consider this venue as it has something for everyone from go-karting to paintball and kayaking. This includes a lake feature for water sports and chalet-style accommodations.
| Activities | Prices |
| Go-kart | |
| Fast kart (10 mins) | RM70 |
| Double kart (10 mins) | RM70 |
| Kiddie kart (10 mins) | RM35 |
| Mini race | Available upon booking |
| ATV | |
| 180 cc (20 mins) | RM40 |
| 250cc (20 mins) | RM60 |
| 180cc (75 mins) | RM160 |
| 250cc (75 mins) | RM180 |
| Paintball | |
| Target shooting (25 pellets) | RM25 |
| Target shooting (60 pellets) | RM40 |
| War game (200 pellets) | RM85 |
| War game (300 pellets) | RM105 |
| War game (500 pellets) | RM155 |
| Archery | |
| 20 arrows | RM20 |
| Rope courses | |
| High rope Level 1 (per trip) | RM45 |
| High rope Level 2 (per trip) | RM65 |
| High rope Level 1 & 2 | RM85 |
| Flying fox (per flight) | RM55 |
| Futsal | |
| Peak (5PM – 12AM) | RM120 per hour |
| Off peak (8AM – 5PM) | RM90 per hour |
| Bubbleball Futsal | RM380 per hour |
| RM700 for 2 hours | |
| Badminton | |
| Peak (5PM – 12AM) | RM25 per hour |
| Off peak (8AM – 5PM) | RM20 per hour |
| Golf | |
| 100 balls (8AM – 6PM) | RM15 |
| 100 balls (6PM – 1AM) | RM18 |
| Water sports (available Mon – Thu 2PM – 12AM, Fri – Sun & PH 10AM – 7PM) | |
| Swan boat, kayak, stand up paddle | RM50 per pax |
| Swan boat | RM20 per pax |
| Chalet accommodation | |
| Up to 2 persons | RM240 per night |
| Up to 8 persons | RM780 per night |
Opening hours: 2PM – 12AM from Mon – Thu, 10AM – 12AM from Fri – Sun
Cost per person: From RM15
Location: Jalan Medini Selatan 2 Medini Zone F, Bandar Medini Iskandar, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
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