Location: Waikato Region
Top Things to do in Waikato Region
8 Auto Race Tracks in Waikato Region That You Shouldn't Miss
Waikato (/ˈwaɪkɑːtɔː/ or /ˈwaɪkætoʊ/) is a local government region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato, Hauraki, Coromandel Peninsula, the northern King Country, much of the Taupo District, and parts of Rotorua District. It is governed by the Waikato Regional Council.
Restaurants in Waikato Region
1. Formula Challenge Racing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 120 reviews
Drive a REAL racecar on a real racetrack At Formula Challenge, we pride ourselves at being able to deliver New Zealand's best motorsport experiences. With 15 years of experience behind us, Formula Challenge is New Zealand's only Qualmark endorsed provider of motorsport experiences, guaranteeing a great time whether it's as a birthday, anniversary gift or as corporate team building or client incentive day, you'll love it! The Formula Challenge racecar and driving experiences cater for everybody, from first timers with no track experience to hardened professionals, and with our fleet of V8 Holden and Ford racecars, along with the grid of Formula Challenge single-seaters, we're able to fit all shapes and sizes. Come and experience one of the most sensational days of your life at Taupo and Hampton Downs Motorsport Parks and you'll leave with memories that'll last a lifetime. Well, until you come back for another go that is!!
Reviewed By Chrisjnsh - Auckland, New Zealand
The single seater Formula car driving experience was a 17th Birthday gift for our son. The guys were awesome- very welcoming, explained the track really well & really made it a special occasion. Highly recommended!
2. Rally Drive NZ
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By roadieboys - Auckland, New Zealand
Brilliantly run, fantastic adrenaline rush. From feeling confident, to quite apprehensive, to enjoying yourself at the edge of control and finishing off with an absolute stormed run with a pro, this experience takes you through a range of emotions! I've done a range of tarmac driving experiences over the years but the gravel is a whole new beast! Straight talking, clear communication, good sense of humour and full of yarns, Dale and the team really love what they do and it shows. Give it a hoon, you will love it!
3. Hampton Downs Go Karts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Acineto - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Came for a birthday event. We booked since we had a big party (around 15 people) but there were people there who just showed up on the day. Once you reach Hampton Downs just keep an eye out for the signs to the go karts. The driveway takes you past the cafe to the go kart near the bottom of the racing track. There is parking outside the go kart building. Once there you sign up and take a drive photo and then get inducted before being taken out for the karting. You get assigned karts before you head out. They also supply helmets but you can bring your own. It also looks like they can change the course. Riding around and racing the karts was so fun. There is a screen at the finish line to tell you who has the best laps in the group currently running. Bear in mind that not all the karts are created equal. After the racing we were able to cut the cake in the viewing area by the office, which had a few tables on it. A really nice way to spend a few hours just gassing down a race course.
4. Hampton Downs MotorSport Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park is a leading motorsport and corporate venue based in North Waikato/ South Auckland. With New Zealand's premier motorsport events and a huge range of daily activities, the venue has so much to offer. From corporate suites to Go Karts, the circuit caters for up to 100 people to family days out. Hampton Downs also offers an exclusive membership program in which you can get unprecedented access to the track. With the new 4.1km track complete, members can enjoy what the new track has to offer and be looked after in our GT Members lounge situated above pit lane.
Reviewed By 126loganh
Amazing complex, great circuit and great experiences! Did the V8 U Drive and the Lamborghini hot laps, friendly and extremely helpful staff, a must visit! Thank you to the team at Hampton Downs!
5. Bruce Mclaren Motorsport Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By MTBtravel2018 - Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent track and viewing opportunities, always a great place to park on the stop bank and enjoy 90% view of the track.
6. McDonalds Kihikihi Speedway
7. Cambridge Raceway
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
Cambridge Raceway is the home to both Harness and Greyhound racing in Cambridge. We have a total of 23 race meetings between December 2020 and July 2021. Out of these events 18 are free events open to the public to come and enjoy! We also hire out our venue, including 6 different spaces which can cater to any events needed. We can also help any events by our wide range of furniture and décor items
8. Huntly PlaceMakers Speedway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
