If you're guilty of watching one too many Fast & Furious movie and have a need for speed, allow me to flag you down. I've rounded up the best go karting Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country has to offer and it'll make your heart race.
At Urban List, we're owning that racing is basically in our DNA, since the annual supercar racing event, The Gold Coast 500 is held right here on our shores. So take a pit stop, have someone squirt a whole bottle of water in your face and check out my top picks for the best go karting Gold Coast has to offer.
Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast
10 Spencer Rd, Nerang QLD 4211
A trip to Slideways Go Karting is the closest you'll come to pulling on a helmet and transforming into Daniel Riccardo, tearing up the Monaco circuit without the Euro flight. This three-level Gold Coast go karting track is open Tuesday to Sunday, and has a 500m long track that runs both indoors and outdoors.
Feel the adrenaline pump through your veins while you slide on this uniquely designed track made for maximum thrill and all skill levels. What makes this one of the best options for racing and drifting on the Gold Coast is the impressive lineup of events including Wednesday Race Nights for those over 14 years old for $80, with a reining champ.
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Game Over Gold Coast
88 Siganto Dr, Helensvale QLD 4212
This one-stop racing hub features Junior Race karts for seven to 12-year-olds and duo two-seater karts for adults and older kids. Adult karts reach a speedy 45km/h which has me both excited and terrified.
It's the combo of go karting, laser tag, mini gold, clip 'n climb, and an arcade that has me heading here with mates for a full day experience. Of particular note is the exhilarating Meathook Zip Coaster that dangles you from the roof above the Grand Prix circuit, then zooms you around the place. Game Over Gold Coast is one of omy top picks for go karting on the Gold Coast because there's heaps to do and top speeds to reach.
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Slideways Go Karting World Pimpama
232 Old Pacific Hwy, Pimpama QLD 4209
It's tight, it's twisty, it's a technical track that has racers exhaling with glee. Slideways Go Karting World Pimpama is best suited to more experienced karters, because there's a fair amount of bumping around to overtake on this high grip, outdoor track. Soak up the Gold Coast rays and go kart your heart out for 700 blissful metres, over and over again.
Beginners and pros alike love the speedy straights, tricky corners and I am personally pleased the track marshalls lay their eagle eyes over what's going on to keep everyone on track.
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