Mount Austin Family Day Trip Guide  Johor’s Top Kid-Friendly District (2025 Edition)

Play zones, kid cafés, creativity workshops – all packed into one family-friendly destination!

Mount Austin is one of Johor Bahru’s most vibrant areas for families, packed with indoor playlands, themed cafés, enrichment centres, and even family hotels.
Here’s how to enjoy a fun, balanced day with your kids — from morning play to evening wind-down.

 Morning: Active Play & Exploration

Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park

Location: Jalan Austin Heights
Best for: Ages 5+
Why go: Splash zones, zip lines, tree rope challenges — outdoor fun for active kids
Tip: Book online early to avoid long queues on weekends

Little Kingdom Playland @ Aeon Tebrau City

Indoors, air-conditioned
Best for: Ages 2–6
Highlights: Pretend play kitchens, building blocks, dress-up corners

Lunch: Kid-Friendly Cafés

The Atlas Maison

Jalan Austin Heights 8/4
Family perks: Kids' menu, books corner, high chairs
c Recommended: Chicken rice, mini noodles, fruit smoothies
Parent tip: “So calm, clean, and kid-friendly — everyone enjoyed the meal.”

Just Want Coffee – The Factory 30

Jalan Mutiara Emas 8
Spacious café with industrial vibe
Toddler-friendly: Plenty of space for strollers, baby chairs available

Afternoon: Arts or Quiet Time

Artivo School of Creativity

In the Mount Austin commercial district
Ages: 3+
What’s offered: Drawing, crafting, sensory art
Book single trial classes online

BookXcess Big Box (Relaxing Book Stop)

Nearby Nusajaya (optional detour)
Huge children’s section with budget-friendly books
A calming end to the day or return-route option

Optional: Family Stayover Spot

Midori Concept Hotel (Family-Themed Rooms)

Teddy bear themes, mini tents, kids’ beds
Clean, spacious, baby-safe facilities
Central Mount Austin, walkable to cafés & play zones

Sample Day Itinerary (For Ages 3–8)

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