Try Go-Karting in Sydney (Top 7 Race Tracks)

Go-karting is a fun and exciting sport that is suitable for all ages, and luckily, there are quite a few race venues to choose from in Sydney.

Each twist, each turn, and each burst of speed on these go-karting tracks is a love letter to thrill-seekers and speed junkies alike. With circuits catering to rookies and professionals, these tracks are not just arenas for races. They are grand stages where fun, challenge, and excitement play the leading roles.

Keep reading to learn more about go-karting and where to find Sydney’s best indoor and outdoor race tracks.

Before you go out and try one of the below go-karting race tracks, here are a few tips for the best and safest experience:

• Always listen to instructions, stick to the rules and pay attention to the flag and light signals.
• If you’re racing at a slower speed than others on the track, let them overtake on the straights or go wide on the turns.
• Leave sliding and drifting to experienced racers; it will just slow you down.
• Brake gently on the straights before turning, not during the turn.
• Always keep the front tyres in control to maintain the best race line.
• Only overtake slower drivers when it is safe to do so.
• Go wide before cutting into the turn, and then accelerate at the apex.

We have tried and tested the following seven go-kart race tracks in Sydney and had a ton of fun!

1. Hyper Karting

Hyper Karting is one of Sydney’s newest additions to go-karting race tracks, and it’s such a great addition. If you’ve done go-karting before, then you will know how bad those race tracks can smell and how noisy they can be.

Enter Hyper Karting at Moore Park’s The Entertainment Quarter. Visiting Hyper Karting is almost like stepping into a calm and peaceful rainforest. Okay, that’s not true, but you definitely won’t have to deal with harmful fumes and constant noise.

That is because Hyper uses German-made electric go-karts with zero emissions or fumes. They can go just as fast, if not faster, than traditional go-karts. You will be racing on the 5th level of the main car park on an exhilarating 410-metre long indoor race track.

Hyper Karting is open seven days per week. Online bookings are recommended.

2. Extreme Indoor Go Karting

The popular Extreme Indoor Go Karting venue in Villawood is home to no less than three different race tracks. Their flagship Extreme Track is 500 metres long and features a fast-paced overpass bridge and a double underpass. With unrestricted 270cc petrol karts, this race track is one of Sydney’s fastest.

With 300 metres, the Sprint Track is a bit shorter but allows for high-intensity racing with multiple overtaking points. The Rookie Track is suitable for younger kids and for those who’ve never done go-karting before.

Extreme Indoor Go Karting is open seven days per week, but the Extreme Track is only open from Monday to Friday.

3. Fastlane Karting Sydney

Fastlane Karting Sydney in Minto has two exciting go-karting tracks available. The Main Track is 570 metres long and is for regular go-kart racing sessions outdoors.

The Drift Track is with 160 metres much shorter, and is suitable for junior drivers or for those who simply want to practise their drifting skills.

Fastlane Karting Sydney is open seven days per week. Bookings can be made online.

4. Entertainment Park E-Karting

As the name suggests, E-Karting at Entertainment Park in Bankstown means you’re going to race in electric karts, like Hyper Karting in Moore Park.

Not only that, but the track at Entertainment Park is also the largest indoor electric kart racing track in New South Wales. The karts can reach speeds of up to 85 km/h on the newly built track.

What’s more, Entertainment Park is also home to a large bowling alley, a spectacular virtual reality arena, an arcade, and even a racing car simulator facility. Fun guaranteed!

Entertainment Park is open Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm.

5. Ultimate Karting Sydney

Claiming to have the fastest indoor go-kart race track in Australia, Ultimate Karting Sydney in Smeaton Grange offers a thrilling racing experience in European state-of-the-art go-karts on a 6-metre wide track. The track is not only wide, but it also offers superior grip on a concrete surface.

Choose between 270cc go-karts (for age 14+) and 200cc go-karts (for age 7+), both designed and built for maximum safety and performance.

You can either just walk in or book ahead, but for larger groups, it’s recommended to book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Ultimate Karting Sydney is open seven days per week. Bookings can be made online.

6. Picton Karting Track

Picton Karting Track is the first outdoor go-karting race track on this list.

Go-karting outdoors typically means longer and wider race tracks and higher speeds, and as such, is not the most suitable for kids. However, some outdoor race tracks do offer junior karts, and so does Picton.

The Pro Circuit at Picton Karting is for the serious racers. It’s 640 metres long and 8 metres wide and includes an almost 200 metres long straight.

The Rookie Circuit is suitable for junior drivers and for those who need to get used to the karts and the sport of go-karting.

Picton Karting Track is open seven days per week from 10 am to 5 pm.

7. Luddenham Raceway Go Karting

Luddenham Raceway Go Karting has a 600-metre long Pro Circuit (age 15 years and over) and a 200-metre long Rookie Circuit.

The Pro Circuit has 12 high-speed flowing corners, allowing for a smooth driving experience and high speeds. Various elevation changes on the track also add to the experience.

The Rookie Circuit has nine flowing corners and is suitable for kids aged 8 to 14 years old. Both tracks meet and exceed the highest safety standards, and full safety briefings and driving instructions result in a great day out.

Luddenham Raceway Go Karting is open seven days per week. It’s recommended to call ahead for availability.