FAQs

A: All of our karts have adjustable seats and pedals, ensuring your racing experience is as comfortable as possible.
The minimum height for racing our Pro and Intermediate karts is 145cm, while the kart manufacturer has set maximum driver weight at 130kg. You need to be 14 years old to drive the Pro karts, and 11 years old to drive the Intermediate karts.
For the Cadet karts, the drivers need to be 120cm tall and at least 7 years old.
We also have dual karts for passengers with a height of 100-130cm and at least 4 years old (combined driver and passenger weight of 130kg, with the driver being at least 18 years old).
Please phone ahead to check on availability on (07) 5546 6566, further details can be found on our go karts page.

A: Our school holiday hours are

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
Monday & Tuesday – Closed

Open until 6pm Christmas Eve
Closed Christmas Day
Open 1:30pm Anzac Day
We are open all other public holidays

A: Due to OH&S and insurance considerations, as well as safety of our customers and employees, we have a firm 0.00 blood alcohol content policy. This means we cannot serve alcohol and do have a zero alcohol on venue policy. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who we suspect is intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Slideways Go Karting is a blast and the racing will keep everyone more than entertained! We have a full range of soft drinks here to keep everyone hydrated until the racing is done and you can head off afterwards to celebrate.

A: The karts are capable of up to 70kph – the legal limit for hire go karts.
On our track, the karts are set up for sheer speed, and fast lap times are achieved by driving nice and straight off the corners. More info can be found on our go karts page.
For those looking for the classic Slideways drift experience, check out our indoor facilities, Slideways Go Karting Brisbane Eagle Farm and Slideways Go Karting Gold Coast Nerang.

A: T-shirts and shorts are fine, however covered shoes are required. Thongs, sandals, scarves, hoodies and loose clothing items are not allowed for safety reasons.

A: You are welcome to bring your own helmet, as long as its full face, complies with the AS1698 standard, and has eye protection.
Motorcross style helmets are acceptable so long as you wear goggles.
Unfortunately open face helmets are no longer acceptable.
Many of our helmets already have GoPro mounts attached, so be on the lookout before you hit the track.

A: The International Nurburgring Circuit is 700m long, and features massive undulations, banked corners, sweepers and fast straights!
On all Slideways tracks, each race lasts for 10 minutes with an average driver doing approximately 10-12 laps.
More info can be found on our track page.

A: We are located at 232 Old Pacific Highway Pimpama, only two minutes north of Dreamworld.
Further information can be found at our how to find us page.

A: We are proud to partner with Con-X-ion to offer transfers from many popular locations across the Gold Coast to our outdoor track at Pimpama. Simply go to “Theme Park Transfers”, then select your pick up location and time.
Public transport options are available on the Translink website.
We are located at 232 Old Pacific Highway in Pimpama (two minutes north of Dreamworld), with further details available on our how to find us page.

A: We are open every day (excluding Christmas Day). On Anzac day we open from 1:30pm. For our opening hours, click here.

A: Yes – all drivers aged under 18 years old require a parent/guardian to sign them in at check-in.

A: We have a range of cold drinks, chips, confectionery and ice creams available for sale on site.
For larger group bookings catering options are available, with further information available from our catering options page.

A: Unfortunately Slideways Go Karting Venues are for hire karts only, and we do not have facilities for maintaining privately owned karts.

A: We support Huntington’s Queensland as our official charity partner.