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GARBUTT, QLD
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Pitstop Karting

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆4.4/5 (223 reviews)
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Experience
Indoor karting
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Track
200m long · 6m wide · 45km/h
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Karts
Junior · senior · two-seater
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Min height
128cm junior · 150cm senior
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Format
Arrive & drive · 10-min sessions
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Best for
Families · parties · groups
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Where
Garbutt · Townsville
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Rating
4.4 / 5 (223)

About Pitstop Karting

Pitstop Karting is an indoor go-kart track in Garbutt, Townsville, built around a technical 200-metre circuit (six metres wide) where karts reach up to 45km/h — compact and tight enough to reward smooth driving rather than raw speed, so it stays genuinely fun across skill levels. It runs on a simple arrive-and-drive system with 10-minute sessions, and offers junior, senior and two-seater dual karts so younger kids and non-drivers can still get on track with an adult. With session credits, family passes, a VIP membership and a "Cheap Tuesdays" deal, it is an accessible and well-regarded option for families, birthday parties and group outings in North Queensland.

Indoor track200m technical circuitUp to 45km/hJunior · senior · dual kartsArrive & drive

The karts & track

  • The circuitAn indoor track 200 metres long and 6 metres wide, with karts topping out around 45km/h — and a 19-second lap record to chase.
  • Senior kartsFor drivers at least 150cm tall.
  • Junior kartsFor younger drivers from 128cm tall.
  • Dual (two-seater) kartsA two-seat kart lets a passenger ride along — the driver must be 18+ and the passenger at least 3 years old.
  • SessionsEach race session runs 10 minutes on an arrive-and-drive, line-up basis.

Good to know

  • Getting there7 Caldwell Street, Garbutt — near Townsville Airport, a short drive from the city.
  • Opening hoursClosed Monday and Wednesday; Tue, Thu & Fri 3pm–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 10am–6pm. Confirm before you travel.
  • What to wearClosed-in shoes are required — no heels, thongs, sandals, Crocs or open-toed footwear. A one-off licence (with balaclava) is needed before your first race.
  • HeightsJunior drivers need to be 128cm and seniors 150cm; bring kids prepared to be measured.
  • Groups & bookingWalk-ins are fine for groups under 15; larger groups and out-of-hours sessions need an email booking, and group bookings may attract a deposit. Corporate and party packages are available.

FAQ

Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?
Pitstop Karting runs an arrive-and-drive system, so walk-ins are welcome for groups under 15 people. Larger groups and bookings outside normal hours need to be arranged by email in advance.
How long is each race session?
Each session lasts 10 minutes and runs on a line-up basis. Session credits, family passes and a VIP membership are available, plus a discounted "Cheap Tuesdays" rate.
What are the height requirements?
Junior karts are for drivers at least 128cm tall and senior karts for those at least 150cm. Two-seater dual karts let a passenger aged 3 or over ride with a driver who is 18 or older.
What should I wear?
Closed-in shoes are required — no heels, thongs, sandals, Crocs or open-toed footwear. You will also need a Pitstop licence and balaclava before your first race.
Can children ride if they are too small to drive?
Yes. The two-seater dual karts let a child aged 3 or over ride as a passenger alongside a licensed driver who is 18 or older.
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Quick facts

  • ExperienceIndoor karting
  • Track200m × 6m · 45km/h
  • KartsJunior · senior · dual
  • Min height128cm junior · 150cm senior
  • AreaGarbutt, Townsville
  • Rating4.4 / 5 (223)

Contact Information

Phone
+61 7 4401 5045
Website
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Address
7 Caldwell St, Garbutt QLD 4814, Garbutt, Queensland

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