About The Bend Kartdrome
The Bend Kartdrome is the public hire-kart facility at The Bend Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend — a world-class racing precinct around an hour's drive from Adelaide. Despite the "circuit" branding, this is go-karting: you drive SodiKart RT8 petrol karts reaching up to 70km/h, fitted with a rollbar, four-point harness and adjustable seats. The kartdrome offers three outdoor track configurations, billed as home to South Australia's fastest hire karts, and no driver's licence is required. With arrive-and-drive racing, group race formats and all-you-can-drive blocks, plus live timing, it suits everyone from first-timers to serious karters.
Outdoor petrol kartsUp to 70km/hThree track layoutsNo licence requiredLive timing
FAQ
Is The Bend Kartdrome go-karting or full circuit racing?
It is a public go-kart (hire kart) facility within The Bend Motorsport Park. You drive SodiKart RT8 petrol karts on the outdoor kartdrome — no driver's licence is required.
How fast do the karts go?
The SodiKart RT8 karts have 390cc petrol engines and reach up to 70km/h, billed as South Australia's fastest hire karts. Each kart has a rollbar, four-point harness and adjustable seats.
What does it cost?
Arrive & Drive racing starts from $35 and group bookings from $55 per person. Gift vouchers start at $50 and are valid for three years.
What are the opening hours?
The kartdrome is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm, though hours are subject to change, so it is worth checking before you travel.
Can I book for a group or event?
Yes. The venue caters for corporate team days, birthday celebrations and bucks parties, with group race formats (Cup and Classic), all-you-can-drive blocks and live timing.