We all want to have fun sometimes and let all the pressures of life be washed away.

In fact, we should find ways to channel our inner child who is always lurking beneath the surface.

You might have probably heard doctors recommending on having more outdoor exercises to keep sickness at bay.
The question is, where should we start the outdoor activities in Johor Bahru area?

Here’s a list of 16 fun outdoor activities that guarantee to leave you a precious yet memorable experience!

Whether for a weekend with your friends, family or colleagues, these activities will absolutely get you relaxed both physically and mentally.

1. Go Karting

There are a couple of places with awesome karting facilities around Malaysia. One of these is the Plentong Circuit also known as the Permas Jaya Circuit.

This circuit has been in existence for over ten years and covers over ten acres of land. It’s, in fact, one of the longest karting facilities in Malaysia!

If you’re bringing along your little ones, it is important to ensure their safety (and yours too) by making sure they wear helmets and seat harnesses each time they go Karting.

Plentong Circuit is located just 20 km from Johor Bahru and can be accessed through a variety of channels. One being via the North-South Expressway or through the various Railway Links from Johor.

Plentong Circuit is only 30 minutes from the Singapore Check Point which is one of the ways of accessing it.

2. UTM Equine Park

Another horse riding facility is UTM Equine Park which offers leisure rides where you can choose to go with or without an instructor, Trail Rides, a short fun ride and a lesson package consisting of 8 riding sessions.

3. Golfing Country Clubs

There are numerous golf courses and golf clubs available in and around Johor where you can go and have some golfing fun. Taxi from Singapore to Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort takes about 35 minutes to drive accessible through the Singapore – Johor Causeway.

The resort has won numerous accolades through the years including being ranked the second best gold club in Malaysia.

Membership is open only for golf and recreation with the options being Individual, Family and Corporate Social membership. Some of the benefits include some significant discounts on golf playing, food, and drinks at the club.

4. Legoland Malaysia Water Park

If you are carrying along with your child, the day trip to JB would not be complete without a visit to one or two water parks in Johor, Legoland Malaysia Water Park is one.

Legoland is a huge water and theme park with the water park divided into Wave Pool, Joker Soaker which is very popular with little kids and Giant Water Playground. If you are one of the hydrophobic few, this is a great place to get rid of it.

5. Le Grandeur Palm Resort

For an ATV Riding experience of a lifetime, try out the Le Grandeur Palm Resort, a new massive 300-room resort just three minutes from the Senai airport, which is the fastest way from Singapore

Additional facilities include tennis and squash courts, a huge swimming pool, meeting and conference facilities and a fitness center..