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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.
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Check out http://www.diygokarts.com/
Below is just a small taste of what's available.
Look online for many other Go Kart tracks .
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
X-mas & Easter holidays 9.00am - 10.00pm
X-mas 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 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
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
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
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
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
And for those of you who want to get into some serious karting:
Australian Karting Associations
NSW- http://www.akansw.com.au/
VIC- http://www.vka.asn.au/
QLD- http://www.akaqld.asn.au/home.asp
SA- http://www.dka.org.au/
NT- http://www.dka.org.au/
WA- http://www.kartingwa.com.au/
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