Gunung Ledang Johor National Park

Gunung Ledang or Mount Ophir (1,276 m) is the highest mountain in Southern Peninsular Malaysia. It has a formidable presence and for centuries, it has had a reputation of being a profoundly spiritual place. Till this day, mystics still make their way up Gunung Ledang to retreat and meditate in search of a higher self.

As for Mountain Climbers, they will find the mountain a refreshing challenge and a test of stamina. There is plenty to explore on the way to the summit – shaped like the bow of a ship! Almost every bend of the trail reveals something new.

Mersing Islands

Mersing Islands consist of 6 clusters namely Aur, Tinggi, Pemanggil, Besar, Rawa and Sibu. It measures an area of more than 8,000 hectares with inclusive of 13 islands. Besides National Parks, all these islands are also being gazetted into Marine Parks.

Tanjung Piai Johor National Park

Tanjung Piai Johor National Park covers an area of over 926 hactares, 526 hactares of which are coastal mangroves. Its 8 km shoreline borders the Straits of Malacca.

Looming in the distance, out at sea, the traditional fishermen’s boats are dwarfed by the modern supertanker – a phenomenal sight and a humble reminder that you are standing at the edge of the world’s busiest waterway.

In Mainland Asia’s southernmost mangrove park, the only constant is change. The Johor National Park Corporation is committed to preserving this extraordinary legacy.

Kukup Island Johor National Park

Pulau Kukup measures approximately 647 hactares, and is surrounded by some 800 hactares of mudflats. It lies a stone’s throw away from the 150 year old fishing village of Kukup in Pontian, in an area steeped in history.

An important regional trading post at the turn of the century, Kukup is synonymous with tales of vanquished pirates, enterprising early pioneers, an abrupt decline in fortunes that very nearly reduced the place to a ghost town, and its subsequent revival as a modern-day tourist hub.

Endau Rompin Johor National Park (West Entry Point)

Endau-Rompin Selai is as far removed from all the trappings of modern civilization as anyone would possibly want to be. Being second entry point to Johor’s famed Endau-Rompin Johor National Park (located in the district of Segamat), it covers an area of 29,343 hectares.

It was opened to public after the Second Scientific Expedition back in 2002.

Endau Rompin Johor National Park (East Entry Point)

It is one of the very few remaining large tracts of lowland tropical rainforests in Peninsular Malaysia with a core area of undisturbed natural vegetation which has existed for millions of years.

Located in a district of Mersing, Endau-Rompin Peta covers a total of 19,562 hectares. Activities like jungle trekking, swimming, bird watching, night walk, canoeing/rafting and nature education.