JB road trips less than 1 hour away

Our beloved neighbour across the causeway has much to offer, from 24/7 foot massages to affordable F&B options. But beyond the mouth-watering street food and the iconic Pasar Karat night market is a string of hidden places that are off the beaten track. 

Think Asia’s largest spice farm, an indoor trampoline park, and a firefly boat ride at night. Best of all, these are all under an hour’s drive from JB – making them ideal road trips for you and the fam. Buckle up and keep on scrolling to find out more.

1. Pengerang – Seaview cafe & temple hopping

Pengerang is a seaside town that lies on the south east of Johor just shy of Desaru. Although mostly an industrial town for oil and gas plants, it has its fair share of things for tourists to do.