Hampton Downs Go Karts is a go-karting track on Hampton Downs Road in Whangamarino, Waikato. Its main circuit is a 530 metre outdoor sprint track, and the karts are 270cc. The site also offers V8 muscle cars, a wet skid pan, a track cruise, a Jeep Wrangler 4WD experience and a twin-motor petrol kart. An 840 metre Le Mans track is kept for special events and is open only to experienced drivers on those days. The standard opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4:45pm, and the site asks drivers to arrive 15 minutes before a booked session. There is an onsite café.
Drivers must be over 18. Anyone under 18 needs parental permission, and a guardian signs an indemnity form. Long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes are required, and a balaclava can be bought on the day for $10 as at 2026. The website says the staff are friendly and helpful.