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Kartsport Hamilton

📍 Ōhaupō, Waikato

4.8(91 Google reviews)💰$30-$85👶6+

Kartsport Hamilton operates an 865-metre permanent circuit at Ōhaupō hosting regional and national karting events. Multiple track configurations, dedicated age-specific classes, wooden pits, clubhouse, and on-site café.

top-quality circuitwelcoming communitynational eventsspectator friendlywooden pitsage-specific classes
★★★★★Featured review by Nicholas Grant

Great track, one of the best in the country. Very helpful club members. Great for getting started.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families already in the karting world or seriously considering entering the sport. The high-quality circuit and welcoming club community provide an ideal environment for young drivers to develop. Spectator-friendly wooden pits and a café make full-day event visits comfortable for the whole family.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Contact the club before your first visit — members actively help newcomers understand classes and equipment requirements
Spectators are welcome at events — the wooden pits and clubhouse provide comfortable viewing
🎟️Participants must bring their own kart and full safety gear including helmet and race suit

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.8

91 Google reviews

One of NZ's best tracks40%
Helpful welcoming community35%
Spectator-friendly facilities15%
National and regional events10%
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Nicholas Grant

2 years ago

Great track, one of the best in the country. Very helpful club members. Great for getting started.

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Naomi Martin

3 years ago

This is a very good quality track. My sister, the driver, loves racing around this track. With its wooden pits and clubhouse, it's good for the whole family. Good community too.

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Danny Gelb

7 years ago

Great place with lots of great people. Need you own kart and gear to race there though

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Andrew Cook

2 years ago

Great experience and felt a welcome visitor. Beautiful track. Was a great day out

Reviews from Google

Overview

Kartsport Hamilton (XPEL Raceway) runs an 865-metre permanent circuit at Ōhaupō, widely regarded as one of New Zealand's top karting venues. The track supports multiple configurations and hosts North Island and national events across dedicated age-specific classes. The wooden pits, clubhouse, and on-site café make it comfortable for spectators and competitors alike. Club members actively welcome newcomers and help families get started in the sport.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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