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Taupo Kart Racing - Formula Challenge

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Boost your adrenaline and race your mates at exhilarating speeds behind the wheel of a powerful kart at Formula Challenge!

Boost your adrenaline and race your mates at exhilarating speeds behind the wheel of a powerful kart at Formula Challenge!

Highlights

  • Experience the rush of Karting at Formula Challenge!
  • Race on an exhilarating track made to test your driving skills in the French built Sodi 390cc kart
  • Feel the power of the biggest engine of any recreational kart in the world!
  • Suitable for all skill levels - from beginner to advanced
  • The perfect activity for friends and families!

Feel the need for speed?

Round up your mates or the family and experience the thrill of karting at Formula Challenge Taupo.

Boasting the most powerful recreational karts in the world, prepare for guaranteed fun and thrill as you zip around an epic purpose-built track at exhilarating speeds enjoying exciting twists and turns, finishing with the final dash on the opening straight.

Have smaller ones in the family? No problem - kids will have just as much fun racing on the 90cc karts specifically designed for smaller drivers, meaning the entire family can enjoy!

There's something for everyone - so come and join in on the action at Taupo's hottest new karting destination!

Adult - 15 Minutes $65.00 (Aged 14+)
Junior - 15 Minutes $45.00 (140cm up to 13 years old)

What's included

  • 15 minutes of racing for adults or 10 minutes for children
  • Full safety and instruction briefing

Location

  • 463 Broadlands Rd, Tauhara, Rotokawa 3378, New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Junior pass is for youths aged up to 13 years and OVER 140cm tall.

    Adult Karts are for ages 14+ and have a weight limit of 130kg.

    Opening hours: 7 Days a week, 10am - 5pm (weather permitting).

    Please Note: Additional repeat sessions (10 mins) can be purchased upon checkout.

  • Please arrive at your selected time slot to ensure your entry is valid for redemption If you arrive after a 30 minute grace period the operator reserves the right to add an additional surcharge.

    Tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable

    Booking changes are at the discretion of the operator and will incur a surcharge per person to be paid on arrival to the operator.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Great place
Great place
Carole from NZ
Great Karting
Great Karting
Bridie Horsfall from NZ
Great Karting
Great Karting
Bridie Horsfall from NZ
My son was the winner. He'll never let his Dad forget it. Lol
My son was the winner. He'll never let his Dad forget it. Lol
Delwyn from NZ
Very competitive these two!
My son was the winner. He'll never let his Dad forget it. Lol
Delwyn from NZ
Excited to get going.
My son was the winner. He'll never let his Dad forget it. Lol
Delwyn from NZ
So much fun!!
So much fun!!
chloem1 from NZ
So much fun!!
So much fun!!
chloem1 from NZ
So much fun!!
So much fun!!
chloem1 from NZ
Awesome!
Awesome!
Bryce Turner from Australia
Awesome time!
Awesome time!
Tash from NZ

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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luseanem from New Zealand wrote on 06 August 2022

Fun

Fun, fun, fun

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Mark from New Zealand wrote on 24 July 2022

Fun Time

Our family really enjoyed the experience. All the staff were very friendly. We had a great time!

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debc5 from New Zealand wrote on 22 July 2022

Great Family Activity

Excellent service, wicked speed, excellent track and lots of laughs!! Great fun, highly recommend 👍🏻

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Mary-Anne Short from New Zealand wrote on 15 July 2022

Taupo Karts

Great friendly staff and awesome experience. We all enjoyed ourselves.

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Aaron Holborow from New Zealand wrote on 03 July 2022

Broom Broom!

Great experience! Well organised, cool staff who clearly love what they do…A lot of fun!

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