Outdoor
Go Karting in North Island
Epic racing adventures start here in North Island.
The North Island offers a density of tracks that the South Island simply cannot match. The scene here is defined by diversity: in Auckland and Hamilton, you will find high-tech indoor drift tracks and electric centers. In Rotorua, the focus shifts to raw outdoor speed, home to the longest and fastest rental kart circuit in the country. For motorsport purists, the ability to race on the same tarmac as Supercars legends at Hampton Downs is a bucket-list experience.
The crown jewel of North Island rental karting is Off Road NZ (Raceline Karting) in Rotorua. This is not a family fun track; it is a professional-grade outdoor circuit running Sodi 390cc 4-stroke karts. These machines are capable of speeds close to 100 km/h on a 1.2km track with a massive 150-meter straight, making it arguably the most intense "Arrive & Drive" experience in New Zealand.
In the Auckland region, the action is split between indoor entertainment and outdoor grandeur. Game Over Auckland (Albany) leads the modern indoor scene with high-torque electric karts on a technical track. Just south of the city, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park offers a premium outdoor experience. Their 530m go-kart track sits adjacent to the national race circuit, running gas-powered karts that let you feel the heritage of the venue.
Hamilton is the spiritual home of drift karting. Blastacars offers a unique driving style on a slippery indoor surface, designed specifically to keep the kart sideways rather than gripping the apex. It’s a skill-based experience that differs wildly from traditional racing.
In Wellington, Daytona Adventure Park (Upper Hutt) serves as the capital's primary destination. It features a fleet of gas-powered Rimo karts and offers a mix of casual racing and team endurance events, keeping the sport alive for the lower North Island.
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Hampton Downs Go Karts
Whangamarino, Waikato
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KartSport Hamilton
Ōhaupō, Waikato
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KartSport Tokoroa
Tokoroa, Waikato
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KartSport Auckland–Mt Wellington
Wiri, Auckland
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ACE Motorsport Colin Dale
Penrose, Auckland
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Raceline Karting
Mamaku, Bay of Plenty
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KartSport Manawatu
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
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KartSport Hawke's Bay
Fernhill, Hawke’s Bay
Indoor
Game Over Auckland
Albany, Auckland
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X Karts
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
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Daytona Adventure Park
Upper Hutt, Wellington
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Kartsport Wellington
Upper Hutt, Wellington
Indoor
Indoor Raceway Porirua
Porirua, Wellington
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Daytona Indoor Raceway
Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
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Taupō Go Karts
Taupō, Waikato
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E-Volt Racing Matakana
Matakana, Auckland
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KartSport Taranaki
Waitara, Taranaki
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Kartsport Bay of Plenty
Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
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Blastacars Drift Karts
Hamilton,, Waikato
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DriftKartz
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
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Riverland Family Park
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
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KartSport Whangarei
Whangārei, Northland
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Eastland Kart Club
Matawhero, Gisborne
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The museum - permanently closed circuits
Bay Karts Outdoor Kart Racing
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
closed
Blastacars Drift Karts - Auckland
Henderson, Henderson-Massey, Auckland
closed
Extreme Indoor Karts
East Tamaki, Auckland
closed
Formula E Indoor Raceway
Māngere, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
closed
Naki Nitro Indoor Karting
Bell Block, New Plymouth District, Taranaki
closed
Go karting in North Island - FAQs
Common questions about karting in the North Island.
Blastacars in Hamilton is the premier destination for drift karting. Unlike standard grip racing, their karts and track surface are designed specifically for sliding and drifting control. Drift Kartz in Rotorua also offers a dedicated slippery indoor track for sliding.
Yes, the Hampton Downs Go Karts are open to the public daily (weather permitting). You do not need to be part of a corporate day to race, but booking ahead is recommended, especially on weekends.
The Sodi 390cc karts at Off Road NZ in Rotorua are capable of reaching speeds close to 100 km/h (62 mph) on the main straight, making them significantly faster than standard indoor karts.