The 2 Go-Karts in New Zealand That Earn Their Price

1.Cardrona Mountain Carting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $104Our pick

Cardrona Mountain Carting sends you downhill on a three-wheeled cart across three purpose-built trails, with no previous experience needed. You receive a helmet, overalls, safety briefing, two hours of cart hire, and lift access. Drive yourself or arrange return transport from Queenstown. The longest trail runs more than 3km through alpine terrain.

“So much fun. We were lucky to have a day with only a few others on the mountain. My wife and I tried all three tracks and loved it. It takes some getting used to but by the end we were going fast. The drive from Queenstown was windy for those that get car sick.”

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2.Cardrona: Summer Mountain Carting at Cardrona Alpine Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $101Best value

You’ll ride a three-wheeled mountain cart down three purpose-built trails at Cardrona Alpine Resort. Your $101, two-hour session includes the cart, lift pass, overalls, helmet, goggles, and gloves, with unlimited uplifts. Arrive 30 minutes early for the safety briefing, and bring closed-toe shoes.

“Good fun, adequate timing to do multiple runs. Road up there isn’t comfortable and our table ended up rattling off due to the poor condition.”

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