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Hampton Downs Go Karts

📍 Whangamarino, Waikato

★4.5(799 Google reviews)💰$369-$539👶5+

Hampton Downs Go Karts sits beside the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park south of Auckland. The circuit runs outdoor karts including tandem two-person karts, making it accessible for riders who want to share the experience.

✓ friendly staff✓ tandem karts✓ birthday outing✓ great facilities✓ first-timer friendly

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers describe the tandem kart as a standout - 'quite fun and enjoyable time with my little one, worth the long drive from shore.' First-timers report the experience as 'absolutely amazing' and note the team is 'really nice.' Multiple reviewers say they are coming back.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Tandem karts seat one adult and one child - useful for younger riders not yet on solo karts
⏰Birthday party packages are available - worth enquiring when booking a group
🎟️Free parking on site
🚗Café on site for post-session meals

💬 What Families Are Saying

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799 Google reviews

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Jayekob Shann

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Driven past this place on the motorway soo many times. So decided try it for a birthday outing and it was SOOOO MUCH FUN zooming round the track The Team is really nice. The guy in the counter today was super chatty which was nice First time there but will be back.”

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Jim Pang

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Nice facilities and friendly team, first time experience was absolutely amazing, they have Tandem for two persons ride, quite fun and enjoyable time with my little one,worth the long drive from shore.”

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Prii Sen

9 months ago

★★★★★

“Fun place! Love the go kart here and also the great vibes. Staff are so friendly! 100% coming back well done with keeping everything up to date.”

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Overview

Hampton Downs Go Karts occupies the grounds of the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park on the North Island's main trunk corridor. The outdoor circuit accommodates solo and tandem karts, with the two-seater option allowing an adult to ride alongside a child. The team runs a structured induction for first-timers, and the broader venue includes a café, viewing areas, and ample free parking. Birthday packages are offered. Minimum age is five years.

🕐 Opening Hours

Wednesday08:30-17:00
Thursday08:30-17:00
Friday08:30-17:00
Saturday08:30-18:30
Sunday08:30-17:00
Free to use

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