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Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure
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Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure

By Velocity Karts
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Feel the wind in your face as you race your friends and family around our cusom-built track in a blokart. Fun, safe, accessible, sustainable, and much easier than riding a bike, our team of experienced instructors will have you successfully piloting your kart in a matter of minutes. Blokarting can be as thrilling as you want it to be with a range of gear designed to suit every need from the most timid to the most adventurous. Perfect for riders from 7 to 87+. Located just 15 minutes from either the port of Lyttelton or the CBD our site has a lovely backdrop of farmland and the Port Hills. We are proud of the accessibility of the karts, and can work with people with physical or other restrictions to help them successfully operate a kart. Blokart landsailing was invented in New Zealand and Velocity Karts is the only custom-built track in Australasia.
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Ages 8-90, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Look out for the eye-catching Velocity Karts mini-van.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Lyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō, Canterbury, New Zealand
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 105632P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 105632P1

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        per adult
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        • Velocity Karts
          563
          Christchurch, New Zealand
          Joined in April 2015
        • jobweston
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Velocity Blokarts. Never sailed before but instructors were great and I soon got the hang of it. Lots of fun.
          Velocity Blokarts Never sailed before but instructors were great and I soon got the hang of it. Lots of fun. My husband had sailed before and absolutely loved it.
          Written 15 January 2025
        • FoodieChatto
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Gone with the wind... 😜
          An awesome must do experience if your in Christchurch. It is basically like a go kart but powered with the wind. It's the best of both worlds sailing and go karting. Lilly, Igor and Ian are amazing at what they do and are really helpful and sweet in directing and guiding you so you get maximum thrilling, fun and safe experience. Also it's extremely safe and they do play an instructional video which ensures you have safe fun. I would say more the wind more fun it is, youll should definately have one at Wellington 😜. Thank you Lilly, Igor and Ian for the wonderful experience. I have already recommended it to all my family and friends who are coming to Christchurch soon and they also look forward to do it.
          Written 11 January 2025
        • Adam S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic family time
          Fantastic time for the kids and the adults as well. Well worth it for some fun times with everyone, no experience needed.
          Written 6 January 2025
        • rachelgV8762ME
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Must do
          Fantastic fun and really well organised. Kids won’t stop talking about how awesome it was. Thanks so much, we would definitely come back and do this again!
          Written 3 January 2025
        • tonka347
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excitement to the max!!
          What an awesomely exciting experience! These carts are amazingly stable, so even a beginner like me was able to whiz around at exhilarating speed - my pulse has only just settled back to normal, an hour later! The staff are wonderfully helpful - and calmly dispense advice to keep the fun at the max. Thanks, team. Warning, guys - you haven't seen the last of me!
          Written 29 December 2024
        • davebH4389ON
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great family fun
          Been wanting to go for ages, went today w my wife, son 14 and daughter 12. We all absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back again. The staff were friendly and helpful. As expected way better bang for buck than traditional go karts. Thanks we will be back.
          Written 27 December 2024
        • DayTrip41226913394
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          What an awesome time!
          Book now! This was such great fun! The staff members were the most welcoming and friendly people, but also a great social bunch! Me (experienced sailor) and my partner (no clue at sailing) both came away with the biggest smiles. You don’t need experience in sailing prior, they go through all the safety and any required information to help the sailing aspect with you first, and make sure you are well looked after. They were so accommodating just don’t spend a minute longer waiting and book now!
          Written 27 December 2024
        • JenLouK
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Had a ball!
          This was great! The people were nice and so helpful. Had a blast! Tremendous accomodation for my wife’s disability. Great for people who want to go a little slower (me!! 🤭) as well as the speed demons among us!
          Written 27 December 2024
        • katepT6197GV
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome activity for the whole family
          Awesome activity for the whole family. This was our second time with children through to grandparents, and everyone had a blast.
          Written 27 December 2024
        • RobinA242424
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Don't miss this in Chch
          Awesome experience for our family. Easy to drive and with plenty of different hints to go faster. Fully recommend with hésitation.
          Written 23 December 2024
        • emmatJ5063UA
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Fun Afternoon!
          Velocity Karts were a lot of fun, and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend as an activity for family, friends or work events!
          Written 21 December 2024
        • U5665JRannieb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome fun
          Awesome exhilarating fun!! Professional safety briefing then we were let loose. So much fun. Thank you team, we’ll be back!
          Written 21 December 2024
        • AricM18
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Barrels of fun
          So much fun! Did it as a work group, would highly recommend. Owner was super accomodating and a top notch guy. Did races with a timed start just like normal racing.
          Written 17 December 2024
        • Jet15340647261
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly Recommended Group Activity
          We came with our work for our end of year event. The facilities were amazing and the team made the whole event run so smoothly and to time. Ruby was exceptional in her role as facilitator and communicated clearly to the team, all while having a great sense of humour!! Thanks so much
          Written 12 December 2024
        • 387lizzyd
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great fun
          Had a great time at velocity karts! Went for a work do and all of the activities were super fun. Things to do for all different abilities. Staff were all really helpful and made the day fantastic!
          Written 12 December 2024
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        mcs
        London, UK1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Velocity carts is a great little New Zealand company offering land sailing, in their custom designed and made “blocarts”. These carts are fast and extremely manoeuvrable. You can learn to drive a blocart well within one session, although if you have experience in other forms of sailing that is a definite advantage. The controls are simple, a steering wheel and a main sheet (rope) which controls the sail. At the beginning of your first session, the instructors will show a video detailing how to use a blocart and then explain how best to steer through the course. The staff will then be on the course to give advise on how to improve and to ensure your safety. In windy conditions sail sizes can easily be reduced or heavier wheels added to ensure greater stability. The wind can sometimes be a little strong, in which case they can swap out the sail for a smaller rig or change the wheels to heavier ones. Tipping is possible, but generally pretty safe if you keep your hands inside the kart. The cost of the experience in 2024 was $75NZ per hour per person. Book your experiences through the website.
        Written 29 January 2025
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        Thanks for such a detailed review and great explanation of what we do. The wriststraps we've designed and installed on all of our blokarts minimises the risks of tipping too. Hopefully we'll see you back next time you are in Christchurch. Cheers Ian
        Written 30 January 2025
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        Alister H
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Family
        We had an incredible and fun day out at Christchurch’s Velocity Karts.
        It’s one of the few places in the world where you can hire BloKarts, so if you’re in Christchurch or aiming to visit, I highly recommend giving the BloKarts a go.
        All safety gear (helmets & gloves) is provided so you can just rock up and you’re ready to go!
        The wind is your engine and you control the speed by pulling in or letting out the sail, similar to sailing.
        But you don’t need to be a sailor to drive a BloKart, and it doesn’t take long before you get the hang of it and then the fun really starts!
        They’re very reasonably priced and really are great fun!
        Age is no barrier. Our group consisted of people from teenagers to over 60.
        Never too old!
        Written 20 January 2025
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thanks for your detailed review and really positive assessment of your blokart experience. We love to provide a new experience for people with all ranges of ages and abilities and enjoy seeing everyone get the thrill of sailing quicker than they expect. Our team love getting into the karts as well. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Christchurch and hope you had a great time at SailGP. Cheers Ian
        Written 21 January 2025
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        Adrian N
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Business
        Had an awesome time at Velocity last Friday! The activities were super fun. The organizers were really helpful and made sure everything went off without a hitch. Their friendly vibe added to the whole experience. If you're up for a fun outing, definitely check out Velocity. Highly recommend!
        Written 27 January 2025
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        Thanks for you r great review and we're pleased to hear you all had lots of fun. You were a great group to host and it is always nice to see Corporate groups including their families. Thanks for the recommendation, hopefully we'll see oyu again soon. Cheers Ian
        Written 28 January 2025
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        Adri
        Lincoln, New Zealand19 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Family
        I took my 12 and 15 year old. Staff were amazing, making sure both kids had a great time and was comfortable with the kart and speed. Everyone were super helpful and friendly and took photos and videos which they shared with me afterwards.
        You don't need any experience, there's clear instructions and a lot of staff around to help. I saw a guy tip over but it looked very safe.
        Kids wants to go back with their mates next time. So will be back.
        Written 14 January 2025
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        Thanks for a great review and we are delighted to hear everyone really enjoyed themselves. We really appreciate your kind comments about our team and how we go about our work. Blokarts are so good for all ages and abilities and we love that no experience is needed. Great to hear your kids want to come back with their mates, we look forward to it. Cheers Ian
        Written 15 January 2025
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        Paige C
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome fun. Accessible for all.
        The Velocity team are so friendly and helpful. I’ve visited numerous times and it never disappoints. Highly recommend.
        Written 27 January 2025
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        Thanks for your kind review and it was lovely to see you again with your work colleagues. We appreciate your comments about our team and will look forward to your next visit. Cheers Ian
        Written 28 January 2025
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        Tim
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Family
        So much fun. Even though the wind wasn't strong at the start it picked up and turned out to be a fantastic day. Also did the drift carts which were awesome
        Written 24 January 2025
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        Thanks for your great review and we are so pleased everything went well for you all. We look forward to seeing you next time you are in Christchuch. Cheers Ian
        Written 26 January 2025
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        Kitegirl
        Cairns, Australia27 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        So much fun, helpful and friendly crew.
        Loved the Blo Karts. Fun alternative to sailing on water! Definitely recommend this!
        Ruby was very helpful helping us get the hang of the driftcarts.
        Written 18 January 2025
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        Thanks for your lovely review and great comments about our team. You sure got a good taste of both of our 3 wheel thrillers and rode the wind like pro's. Great to hear Ruby was so helpful, the Drift Trikes are a counterintuitive challenge. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Christchurch and had a safe journey home. Cheers Ian
        Written 19 January 2025
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        Wanderer36626367478
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Family
        Amazing and excellent team!
        They got my 7yo onto a cart and it was amazing. Helped him all the way around. Great fun all the way!
        Written 16 January 2025
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        Thanks for your lovely review, your son did amazingly well and handled everything like a pro. We enjoy seeing people of all ages and abilities pilot a blokart especially those at the very young and very mature ends of the scale. We look forward to seeing you again. Cheers Ian
        Written 16 January 2025
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        Nomad56370528404
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Family
        The staff here are lovely. Made me feel super safe as it was my first time and was an awesome experience! I felt scared at first but they helped me change tires and it was absolutely amazing!
        Written 11 January 2025
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        Thanks for your lovely review and your kind comments about our team. Sorry to hear you were a little scared at first and I'm pleased to hear that you were more confident on the heavier wheels. We love to deliver an awesome experience and are really pleased you were happy. Cheers Ian
        Written 14 January 2025
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        Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure provided by Velocity Karts

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