Junior driver in a helmet at OZ EKARTS Adelaide
Kids karting · ages 6–11

Kids go karting
in Adelaide.

Electric junior karts on our fully indoor track in Holden Hill. Speed set to each driver, marshals on every session, and never on the track at the same time as the adults.

Ages 6–11
Best suited for ages 6–9
100 cm
Minimum height · max 55 kg
15 km/h
Top speed, adjusted to ability
$25
7-minute session · extra $20

01 — A junior session

Real racing,
kid-sized.

Junior karts are smaller and lighter than the adult karts, with a top speed of 15 km/h. Our marshals set each kart to suit the driver: younger or less confident drivers start slower and are turned up as they get the hang of it.

7 minutes on trackabout 8–10 laps of the full 188-metre circuit.
Safety briefing firstevery driver is briefed before every session.
Separate sessionsadult and junior karts never share the track. Junior sessions alternate with adult sessions on the same circuit.
Lap times recordedevery lap is timed, so they can see themselves improve.
No tandem kartsevery junior drives their own kart and learns their own skills.
Junior karts racing on the indoor track

02 — More than fun

Skills they
keep.

Go karting is more than fun. It helps kids develop focus, confidence and a healthy attitude to competition, one lap at a time.

01Focus and concentrationNavigating ten turns requires attention to detail. Every lap asks them to look ahead, plan the corner and react.
02ConfidenceAs their lap times come down and they finish races, kids gain confidence in their own abilities.
03Healthy competitionRacing friends and family teaches kids how to handle wins and losses in a positive way.
04Getting activeKarting is not a physically demanding sport, but it gets kids off the screen, moving and engaged.

03 — Before you come

What parents
need to know.

Rules & requirements →
Age, height and weightJunior karts are for ages 6–11, minimum height 100 cm and maximum weight 55 kg. Drivers aged 12 and over, 140 cm or taller, book the adult karts.
Arrive 30 minutes earlyCheck-in and the safety briefing happen before the session, so please arrive at least 30 minutes before your booking.
Enclosed shoes, nothing looseEnclosed footwear is mandatory. Loose clothing and scarves are not permitted because they can catch in a kart.
Helmet and balaclavaHelmets are supplied, cleaned and sanitised. A balaclava is required for hygiene: $5 to purchase, or bring your own.
Marshals on every sessionTrained marshals watch every session and adjust kart speeds to suit each driver. Bumping and reckless driving end the session.
Watch from the viewing deckParents and friends can watch the whole session from the viewing deck. Phones and valuables stay there or in a locker.

04 — Birthday parties

The party they
talk about.

All party packages →

Our kids' party packages suit children aged 6 and up. The group hits the track in the junior karts with dedicated track time, then the celebration moves to the private party room. Bring your own cake, snacks and decorations, or add catering.

Every package includes the private party room, supervised race sessions with track marshals and a race certificate for every driver.

Kids birthday group in front of the chequered wall Junior racers on the podium

Bronze

$480

From 6 drivers · additional guests $70 each

  • 7-minute track session
  • 15-minute track session
  • 1 off-track game
  • Party room + certificates

Silver · popular

$686

From 7 drivers · additional guests $85 each

  • 10-minute track game
  • 15-minute track session
  • 2 off-track games
  • Medals for winners · party room + certificates

Gold

$840

From 7 drivers · additional guests $100 each

  • 7-minute track session
  • 10-minute track game
  • 15-minute track session
  • 3 off-track games
  • Medals for winners · party room + certificates

05 — Questions parents ask

Quick
answers.

The questions we hear most from parents. The full list is on our FAQ page.

All FAQs
How fast do the junior karts go?

Junior karts have a maximum speed of 15 km/h, and our marshals adjust each kart to suit the driver.

Can adults and juniors race together?

No. Because of the differences in size and speed, adult karts and junior karts do not share sessions. They alternate on the same indoor track.

How long is a junior session, and how many laps?

Junior sessions run for 7 minutes and average 8–10 laps.

My child is under 100 cm. Can they ride with me?

We do not offer tandem karts. Every driver needs to meet the height requirement for their kart, so juniors learn and develop their own driving skills.

What if my child cannot make it?

Another person in your group can take their place, as long as they meet the age, height and weight requirements for that kart. With at least 48 hours' notice we can also reschedule.

Is there a kids' special?

Yes. Monday Drifting Madness is buy 2 sessions, get 1 free, and it applies to junior sessions too. See the Specials page for this week's deals.

Ready to race?

Junior sessions $25, extra session $20. Open 7 days during SA school holidays.