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Go karting in Far North Queensland
Discover tropical karting action across Cairns and Far North Queensland.
In Far North Queensland, the go-karting scene takes full advantage of the region's stunning outdoor environments. From the coastal action in Cairns to the scenic Atherton Tablelands and the dedicated club tracks in Townsville, karting here is all about high-speed outdoor racing. The tropical climate means that tracks offer unique wet weather racing experiences and fantastic night racing under floodlights.
The go-karting market in Far North Queensland offers excellent public hire tracks and a strong community for competitive owner-drivers.
1. The Coastal Hire Hub (Cairns) For accessible public hire racing directly in the city, Cairns Go Karts (or Cairns Kart Hire) is the primary destination. Operating seven days a week, this venue features a 450-metre outdoor circuit designed with a minefield of hairpin turns, uphill climbs, and cambered corners. They utilize 6.5 horsepower, 200cc race karts and uniquely offer wet weather racing as well as night racing until 10 p.m..
2. The Atherton Tablelands Experience (Mareeba) Situated about an hour's drive from Cairns is the Makotrac International Racetrack in Mareeba. This world-class facility caters to everyone from first-timers to club racers.
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Go Kart Action (Hire Track): The public hire circuit is 411 metres long and 7 metres wide, featuring a covered pit area to shield drivers from the tropical sun.
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International Track (Owner-Drivers): For serious drivers who possess their own competition go-karts, the facility boasts a larger 1350-metre international track. The Cairns & District Kart Racing Club holds its race meetings here, utilizing various licensed configurations up to 1176 metres.
3. Grassroots Racing in Townsville Further south, the Townsville Kart Club operates out of the Suncity Raceway located on Shaw Road in the Bohle. This Karting Australia affiliated track is a long-established, family-friendly club that promotes good sportsmanship and offers excellent facilities for competitive owner-drivers.
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Makotrac International Racetrack
Mareeba, Far North Queensland
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Cairns Kart Hire
Cairns, Far North Queensland
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Weipa Motorsport Complex
Weipa, Far North Queensland
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Go karting in Far North Queensland - FAQs
Common questions about go-karting in Far North Queensland.
No, the go-karting venue in Cairns City (Cairns Kart Hire Track / Cairns Go Karts) is fully outdoor. However, they do offer wet weather racing.
Yes, Cairns Go Karts offers both single and double karts, allowing younger children to experience the track alongside an adult driver.
No. While Makotrac has a 1350-metre international track for owner-drivers, they also operate "Go Kart Action," a 411-metre track specifically open to the public for hire racing.
Currently, all race meetings for the Cairns & District Kart Racing Club are held at the Makotrac International Racetrack in Mareeba, which is about an hour's drive from the Cairns CBD.