Batam Attractions & Recreations

Batam attractions are numerous and there is something to offer for all travelers, ranging from sporting & leisure activities, to relaxing & peaceful activities. Whether you are by yourself or with your friends or family, Batam has something for you!

Listed below is a selection of attractions & activities to make your stay in Batam an enjoyable one.

Balerang Bridge

They say, if you have not visited Balerang bridge, you have not been to Batam.

Barelang Islands consists of 6 islands south of Batam. Barelang gets its name as an acronym from 3 of the island's names - Batam, Rempang & Galang. Bridge construction started in 1992 and took several years to complete as there were no roads on the islands or any other infrastructure. During construction a main road was built that runs down through the center of each island, with roads branching off to various locations. It is about a 40 min trip from the 1st bridge to the end of the last island, The bridges have been named after rulers of the Melayu & Riau Kingdoms that ruled during the fifteenth to eighteenth centuries. It is a very popular place for locals & tourists, as the bridge is almost 40 meters above the water and provides spectacular ocean & island views.

Waterfront recreation

Most of the outdoor recreation is located at The Waterfront City (western side of the island).There are several attractions & activities available in this area, such as water & sea sports activities, (Cable Ski Park) a fishing pond, (Taman Pancing Fishing Pond) kart racing track, a football field, as well as a b10 Pin Bowling for playing with the kids.

There are also several restaurants & bars in the area, so you can enjoy some fine dinning or a drink with friends while you are out & about!

Conveniently located near Holiday Inn & Harris Resort (15 minute walk or 5 minutes by taxi)

Fast Go Karts race around on a purpose built track, just great for the speed junkies! Test out your skills by racing against the clock or with your team mates. The price is SGD$16 for 10 mins per driver.

The Cable Ski Park is open every day from 9.00 am until sunset.

Taman Pancing Fishing Pond
A fresh water lake stocked with local varieties of fish, you can try your luck a catching a fish!

Beaches

Batam is not known for picturesque beaches and the best ones are owned by resorts. Still, Melur is one of the last few non-monopolised beaches pretty enough for a seaside stopover. Facilities are spartan but there are local shacks selling drinks. Pack your own picnic mat and beach stools if you are into soaking up the sun.
An hour’s ride from the major ferry terminals, the public beach is located on the southern Galang island, connected to mainland Batam by the Barelang highway bridge system. Your best shot is to hire a full-day taxi or join a minibus group from Batam town centre. Contact me at 62-81372571557 for this arrangement.
It gets crowded with locals and tourists on weekends but put a group together and you can own the sun and sand if you hightail it there on a weekday.