Darwin Kart Hire
Darwin Kart Hire
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Come and experience all the thrills of Karting at one of Australia’s premier Karting circuits! Our dedicated Kart Racing Circuit just 10min from CBD , is over a kilometer length featuring fast and slow corners and interesting elevation changes. Our European karts are the closest you’ll get to a full racing kart giving you the true experience of racing at speeds up to 70 km/h and feeling the grip as you explore your limits around the corners. Darwin Kart Hire is perfect for a drop by hour of excitement with a few family or friends or event for Birthdays, Work Functions, Bucks and Hens nights, Team Building, Corporate Events, Sponsors Promotional Events and Fund Raisers. Our facilities; air-conditioned reception / cafe area, good selection of cold drinks and snacks. (catering can be organized for any event). From countless excellent reviews - "this will be one of your most memorable experiences from your trip to Darwin" We can open early or stay late just call to arrange a time.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Tain H
1 contribution
May 2021 • Friends
Speeding through the finish gives you the taste, ~just one more win~. The warm, crisp Darwin breeze pushing against your face as you turn onto each straight, the mixed smells of rubber and nature colliding, the sense of clarity you feel when you save that wrong move. It just shows you go karting is not just a sport... it's an art.
Overall it was such a fun activity to do with me mates, the staff were hella friendly. Would recommend coming here with mates or family
Overall it was such a fun activity to do with me mates, the staff were hella friendly. Would recommend coming here with mates or family
Written 20 May 2021
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Tain
Apologies for not seeing you review before this. I feel you have the passion for driving like I do, I have always said driving if you do it for more than getting from A to B, can be art, its like a golf swing, a few people make it look so beautiful it is ART but for many of us the challenge to get a perfect lap is what brings us back. Thanks for the great review
Written 10 November 2023
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TBremner19
Howard Springs, Australia30 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Went down to Darwin Kart Hire to try it out. The staff were friendly. There were racing suits and helmets provided.
We were given a quick rundown on the rules and how the karts worked as well as what to do if you had any issues on the track.
There were a variety of session options to choose from as well as the option to buy more time while you were there.
There wete locers to keep your stuff in while you were out on the track and and air conditioned area for rest breaks.
The best thing about this place is they have "double karts" so parents can take their young kids (age restrictions apply). While we were there, we saw a couple of parents taking their kids out in the karts. They had a ball.
I would recommend this to anyone. But beware, you will feel it the next day in your shoulders and arms- especially if you have not done it before.
We were given a quick rundown on the rules and how the karts worked as well as what to do if you had any issues on the track.
There were a variety of session options to choose from as well as the option to buy more time while you were there.
There wete locers to keep your stuff in while you were out on the track and and air conditioned area for rest breaks.
The best thing about this place is they have "double karts" so parents can take their young kids (age restrictions apply). While we were there, we saw a couple of parents taking their kids out in the karts. They had a ball.
I would recommend this to anyone. But beware, you will feel it the next day in your shoulders and arms- especially if you have not done it before.
Written 8 October 2017
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Thanks for taking the time to write a thoriough and detailed review, our double karts are always in demand and it is a great experience for the younger kids (minimum age 4), once they are 7 they can drive themselves in our junior karts, It is often hard to tell who has the most fun the parents or the kids!
thank you for the positive review and choosing to visit Darwin kart hire
Written 10 October 2017
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JackyY4
Darwin, Australia13 contributions
July 2017 • Friends
We had a great day at the Darwin Kart Hire. All go-kart are of good quality and fun to drive. I will be back soon.
Written 30 July 2017
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Thanks for the great review, say hello next time you drop in, we enjoy giving extra laps to our regular customers
Written 1 August 2017
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Cath B
3 contributions
July 2017 • Family
A great day in the hire karts for my 2 kids. Excellent track and friendly staff. Highly recommended. Kids hope to come back to test track in their own race karts.
Written 5 July 2017
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Thanks for taking the time to give our business a great review, It is gratifying to know our efforts to make your visit enjoyable are noted, when you come back to the track with your own karts come and say hello, if you need any assistance with your own karts feel free to drop by
Written 2 August 2017
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maanc0
Darwin, Australia1 contribution
July 2017 • Friends
Great fun on an awesome competition grade track. $33 for 10 mins or $55 for 2*10 mins (worth it).
Staff friendly welcoming and helpful.
Staff friendly welcoming and helpful.
Written 3 July 2017
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Thank you for coming by Darwin Kart Hire and we appretiate yuou taking the time to review on trip advisor.
Being a long time kart racer it is my goal for everyone to have a great experience racing around this fantastic and challenging track on fast reliable go-karts
Hope to see you again.
Written 4 July 2017
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Regan P
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June 2017 • Friends
Wayne and Tina were absolutely amazing hosts. From the very fair prices to the amazing attitudes and do anything for you attitude!
Wayne was also a fantastic "coach" during our time. During sessions he would help us analyze racing lines and fix up our problems and even came onto the track for a few laps with us to show us the best lines!
Unbeatable karting experience!
Thank you both so much!
Wayne was also a fantastic "coach" during our time. During sessions he would help us analyze racing lines and fix up our problems and even came onto the track for a few laps with us to show us the best lines!
Unbeatable karting experience!
Thank you both so much!
Written 29 June 2017
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Hi again and thank you for the very positive review, we really enjoy the interaction with great people and watching them having a great time improving the racing lines and watching their lap times drop. It is very satisfying to see the excitement our karts and track create. Enjoy the rest of your travels hope to see you again.
Written 4 July 2017
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Matthew T
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
June 2017 • Friends
Absolutely great day, Wayne is a absolute legend. Best Karting experience I've ever had. Will be back next time I'm in Darwin.
Written 29 June 2017
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I don't think I'm a "legend" just enthusiastic about karting and want you to have a great experience driving in our karts at our facility, if you feel you had good personal service that is fantastic as it is what I want all our customers to feel, thank you for spending some of your holiday time with us and we look forward to catching up next time you come to Darwin
Written 4 July 2017
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Katie T
Melbourne, Australia24 contributions
July 2016 • Family
I was a bit worried when my kids and husband decided to go on this attraction. My 11 year old had never been on a Kart before and my 14 year old only a couple of times. The people who ran the business where so nice and safety conscience which put me at ease immediately. They explained the track, the process and how the session would run. Great people very passionate about their business.
All had a great time averaging speeds above 40 km per hour in well maintained Karts and a ripper track. Price includes racing suit and helmet, track times and a cracker time. 20 mins from centre of Darwin and great fun even for those (like me) who just watched.
All had a great time averaging speeds above 40 km per hour in well maintained Karts and a ripper track. Price includes racing suit and helmet, track times and a cracker time. 20 mins from centre of Darwin and great fun even for those (like me) who just watched.
Written 15 July 2016
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review it is most appreciated, we are so pleased your boys had a memorable experience, it is such a joy to see the younger kids so excited after their first time out on a race track in a Go-Kart, interestingly it is similar to the response you get from the first time karters at any age, 7-70!
Written 14 June 2017
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Carlos M
Newcastle, Australia169 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
A group of 9 of us had an excellent time at Darwin Kart Hire. For about $100 each, we were able to reserve our own races. We chose the Maxi Grand Prix option. The price included 4 races with each race being 6 laps around their long course. The first race was a practice run while the other three were Heats that were added to the final rankings. The first place winner received a really cool trophy to take home at the end. This is a great opportunity to book a fun afternoon with family, friends, or co workers. The race track is excellent. At certain stretches, you could take the kart to its fullest speed. However there are some tricky turns in which you will have to apply good technique if you want to remain as the lead. Taking a turn too fast will result in your kart running off the course and into the grass. Excellent fun attraction to do in Darwin. A short 10 minute drive from Darwin CBD.
Written 24 October 2014
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321CAM
apologies for missing your review, I really appreciate you taking the time to write a detailed review and so happy that your group had a great time. The GP events are very popular and gives people the opportunity to race on a world class karting track which otherwise is would be difficult without purchasing your own kart.
if you get back here let me know you posted a review and i will add on some bonus laps
Kind regards
Wayne
Written 1 May 2018
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Sam B
15 contributions
May 2021 • Family
Great owner very helpful, been 9 times, will be back. As much fun you can have on 4 wheels for a reasonable price, great location
Written 22 June 2021
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Hi Smbo, thank you for taking the time to review,
Written 10 November 2023
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Hello, to help you better with your question,
Our popular session is 2 x10 minutes for $56 per person or 2 x 15 minutes $77 per person. Minimum age for children is 7 yo with a height of 136 cm tall.
We also have Grand Prix for minimum of 10 people if you want to have a proper race with your mates. Booking is essential, drivers minimum age is 16 years for Grand Prix, with Parents signature. You can see our prices for Grand Prix and Arrive & Drive in our website. darwinkarthire
Written 7 October 2019
Hi. How long does it take to do one lap, and also what is the maximum racers at one time? Thankyou
Written 14 January 2019
thank you for the inquiry
1 lap approx 940m - fast time 58sec average time 60 sec
max number of karts on the track 18
Written 16 January 2019
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