 The town of Mersing, 135km from Johor Bahru City is one of the staging points to the islands of Pulau Tioman, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Besar, Pulau Sibu, Pulau Sibu Tengah and Pulau Tinggi. Visitors normally stay overnight at one of the hotels in this fishing port to catch the ferry services to the islands as the high tide is usually at 9.00am.
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The waterfalls are a favourite spot for picnics and relaxation. The water cascades 34 m down into a pool deep enough for swimming. Fully furnished chalets complete with cooking facilities are available for booking .
The Federation International Motorcycle (FIM)has given the honour to this circuit to host one of the legs of World Motorcycle Championship in 1998. It is one of only two legs to be held in Asia. Despite its international status, this circuit is open to any motorsport enthusiasts to sample the thrill and spill of high speed adventure.
A small village in Johor Lama was the seat of the Johor Sultanate after the fall of Malacca till the final destruction of the fort in 1587. The earth mount fort has since been restored.
Desaru – The village of casuarinas is 8km northeast of Johor Bahru and situated on a 20 km stretch of untouched beach in the southeast corner of the Peninsular. Ideal for swimming , boating, canoeing, fishing, snorkelling or jungle terkking. Golf enthu siasts can also play on an international 18 hole course.
