GO KARTS
Go Karts invoke thoughts of speed, the roar of engines,
a rush of thrill and excitement!
Kids and adults alike enjoy testing their skills and battling friends and foes for first place!
So why not try Go-Kart racing next time you are planning a party, corporate event or a fun packed family day out?
There are quite a few Go Kart tracks around Australia. Some states have several. So, if you live in a major city or town, you are bound to find one somewhere near you.
Australian Karting Associations are listed at the end of the article, for the more serious Go-Karter.
Below is great example of what's available. Look online for many other Go Kart tracks. (All prices, dates and times, correct at time of writing - check for current details.)
GO KART TRACKS QUEENSLAND
Karting In Paradise QLD
Track 1.3km in length, 8 metres wide, has a long main straight of 150 metres & undulating terrain. 18 karts. The track often plays host to the V8 Supercar drivers & teams.
Prices $27- $110.
Open 7 days
8:30am - 5:30pm weekdays
8:00am - 5:30pm weekends, till dark with bookings.
Address: Darlington Park Raceway, corner of Stanmore and Peachy Road, Ormeau QLD.
Phone: (07) 3382 6000
Kingston Park Raceway QLD
3 great tracks. Public hires, parties, corporate hires.
Various packs, including karting and other entertainments available, from just under $30 up to over $100 per person.
Opening hours:
| Sunday, Monday and Tuesday |
10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday and Thursday |
10am - 9pm |
| Friday and Saturday |
10am - 10pm |
| Christmas Day |
Closed |
Address: 20 Mudgee Street, Kingston Brisbane Queensland 4114
Phone:(+61) 7 3826 2222
Big Kart Track QLD
The track is 1.2 km in length and 8 metres wide. Pit your wits against big sweeping bends, challenging chicanes, hair-raising hairpins and super-charged straights.
Opening Hours:
| Sun - Thu |
9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Fri - Sat |
9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Junior track: all days |
9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Xmas & Easter holidays |
9.00am - 10.00pm |
| Xmas day |
Closed |
BIG KART TRACK
$28.00 for 15 minutes
$44.00 for 30 minutes
$66.00 for 60 minutes
$25 groups 12+
$40 groups 12+
$60 groups 12+
$22 groups 30+
$35 groups 30+
$55 groups 30+
KIDS TRACK
$18.00 for 10 minutes on a junior go-kart
$22.00 for 10 minutes on a Double Seater (adult with small child)
BUNGY BULLET
This is one adrenalin packed ride on a dual seat reverse Bungy experience that shoots you in the air 50 meters in one second!!
$25.00 per person per blast
$20.00 per person per blast with a group discount
ACTION DEAL
$66.00 per person
$60.00/person with a group discount - Save on the 30 minutes go-kart ride and a get a bonus Bungy Bullet blast!
Packages also available.
Address: Glass House Mountains Tourist Drive
PO Box 80 Landsborough Queensland 4550
Phone: +61 7 5494 1613
GO KART TRACKS VICTORIA
GO Kart Sport Racing VIC
Parties, public, corporate.
Size of Facility - over 60,000 square feet
Length of track - 480 meters
Number of Karts - 40
Housed in a giant hanger.
Introductory 10 minutes session only $29.00.
Karts to suit all (Driver must be over 10 years of age)
$29.00 for 15 laps
$39.00 for 20 laps
$53.00 for 30 laps
$70.00 for 40 laps
Address: 244-248 Chesterville Road, Moorabbin, Victoria,
near Cochranes Road, just 1.5 Km from the
Westfield Southland Shopping Centre on Nepean Highway.
Phone:(03) 9555 4111
Ace Karts VIC
Public, parties, corporate. Gift vouchers available.
20 minutes from the Melbourne CBD
700 metre outdoor floodlit circuit, a 105 metre long straight where go-karts can reach speeds of up to 75km/h.
Different races and karts range from $35- $125
Address: 20 Carrington Dr, Sunshine. VIC
Just off Western Ring Rd.
Ph (03) 9360 5005
GO KART TRACKS NEW SOUTH WALES
Kartatak Raceway NSW
Public, parties, corporate.
220 or 300 metre track. Every Go Kart is equipped with a remote timing system that allows you to accurately track your best times down to 1/100th of a second.
Prices from $17-$92, depending on type of kart and time, plus 10 ride packs available.
Opening hours:
| Monday - Thursday |
12:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Friday |
12:00pm - 11:00pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am - 11:00pm |
| Sunday |
10:00am - 10:00pm |
40 - 50 Arncliffe St, Arncliffe, Sydney NSW, 2205
Phone 02-9597-7077
Fax 02-9599-4476
Go Karts Go NSW
Public. corporate, driver education. 10 minutes for $18 -
15 minutes for $25
Driving licence $5 - valid for 12 months
Opening Hours:
Monday & Tuesday 12 noon - 8pm
Wednesday - Friday 12 noon - 10pm
Saturday, School Holidays & Public Holidays 10am - 10pm
Sundays 10am - 8pm
Address: Marathon Stadium, Broadmeadow NSW 2298
Phone: 02 4952 9129
GO KART TRACKS SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Kart Mania Indoor Go-kart Racing SA
Grand Prix Track
13 yrs and over to be 148 cm tall
$20 25 Lap Sprint
$14.00 15 Lap Mini Sprint
$2.00 1 Day Membership
$6.00 12 Month Membership Rookie Track - 9 yrs and over to be 138 cm tall
$10.00 20 Laps Single Seater Kart
$13.00 20 Laps Double Seater Kart
$2.00 12 Month Membership Plus various group packages.
Monday - Friday 12 noon - 9 pm
Weekends and Public Holidays 11 am - 9 pm
Address: 6 Deacon Avenue, Richmond, South Australia, 5033
Phone: 08 8443 9755
GO KART TRACKS TASMANIA
Kart-Mania Hobart Indoor Go-Kart Racing TAS
Address: Royal Showgrounds
Glenorchy TAS 7010
Phone: +61 (0)3 6273-2418
Indoor Kart Hire O'Connor WA
Perth's biggest and best indoor kart centre with 2 separate tracks.
Fast racekarts and no traction action slidekarts.
Open 7 days, 10am to late.
From 5 min $13.00
10 min $20.00
30 min $50.00
Address: 1 Sainsbury Rd, O'Connor WA 6163
Phone: (08) 9314 2435
GO KART TRACKS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Kart World Belmont WA
Public, corporate, groups.
One of Perth's best entertainment attractions.
$18.50 - $65.00, depending on kart type and time.
Plus special packs and discounts.
Open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
Address: 8 Cowcher Place, Belmont WA 6104
Phone: (08) 9479 1200
AUSTRALIAN KARTING ASSOCIATIONS
And for those of you who want to get into some serious karting:
Australian Karting Associations
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