Go-karts

Go-karts in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

A go-kart in Australia costs from about A$90 for a pedal-powered kids' kart to around A$5,300 for a racing petrol kart. Engine size, electric or petrol power and the kart's intended use decide most of the price. For current prices in your city, describe the kart you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice, and registered sellers will reply.

Rules to check before you buy

A concession go-kart used on a track should meet the Australian standard AS 3533.4.4-2011, which covers the design, construction and operation of concession go-karts, tracks and facilities. Queensland also publishes its own guidance on the inspection, operation and maintenance of hire go-karts. If you plan to race, read the rules for the current season: the 2026 Australian Karting Manual sets the national racing rules, and the Australian standards for go-karting venues require juniors and seniors to run separately in timed sessions. Ask the seller which standard the kart was built to, and check that the kart is structurally sound before you pay.

Season and where to ride

November is the start of spring in the southern hemisphere. Summer runs from December to February, a good time for outdoor driving, and winter from June to August is the cooler part of the year. Plan practice sessions around the weather and around the times your track offers. Think about where the kart will be used, since a backyard kart, a hired track and a race circuit each need different power and sizes.

Delivery and what to put in your request

Prices are set per kart, and sellers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide each quote their own collection or delivery terms, so say which city you can collect from. Use the engine size in cc or horsepower (hp) and the driver's age, since both decide which kart is safe to use. Say whether you want a new or used kart, whether it is for racing, drifting or backyard play, and your budget in A$. Ask whether the price includes a battery, charger or trailer.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Write what you want in a chat, in your own words, and add a photo if you have one. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details such as engine size or driver age, and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply with their own offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. You can also compare with Motorcycles or Quad bikes.