Pitstop Karting

Pitstop Karting in Garbutt is Townsville’s go-kart hire facility offering arrive-and-drive 10-minute sessions for juniors and seniors, plus dual karts for adults with young passengers. The venue runs casual sessions, memberships and group bookings for parties or corporate events.

Drivers need a Pitstop Licence (valid 12 months) and full-face helmets; balaclavas are included with new licences or available at the counter. Opening hours vary by day—check the website before you go for current times and specials.

Turn up for short, adrenaline-packed sessions on a purpose-built circuit; most visitors do one to three 10-minute drives per visit.

Look out for:

• Arrive-and-drive format with 10-minute sessions per credit.

• Licence system: a Pitstop Licence is required (valid 12 months); balaclavas included with new licences or sold on-site.

• Junior and senior kart height minimums; dual karts for an adult with a child passenger.

• Specials and memberships (Family Pass, Cheap Tuesdays, VIP options) listed on the official site.

Best way to experience it:

Book ahead for groups, arrive early to complete the licence and safety briefing, and plan multiple sessions if you want more track time—check opening hours and pricing on the Pitstop Karting website before visiting.

• Sessions are 10 minutes long; expect to buy session credits or a multi-session pack.

• A Pitstop Licence (12-month) is required for drivers; balaclavas provided with new licences or available to buy.

• Junior karts require minimum heights (128 cm; senior 150 cm); dual karts require the driver to be 18+.

• No booking needed for casual visits, but bookings/deposits are recommended for groups and parties.