Velocity Karts
Velocity Karts
5
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Two great choices of outrageous fun on 3 wheels: -Wind powered blokart (land yachts) and Electric Driftkarts. We have two purpose built tracks in Christchurch where you can hire a kart and have some fun with family, friends and colleagues. Blokarts are an amazingly inclusive activity for all ages (8 to 80+) and abilities. We have 2 person karts for those who aren't quite able to go it alone or prefer to share the experience. Being powered by nature ticks the sustainability box for guilt free fun. Grab a group of 6-12 people and try our our unique Human Foosball, the only one of it's kind in Christchurch. Just like the table game except you are the players. Hilarious fun and as competitive as you want this complements our energy efficient activities, harnessing Human Power. Fun for all, individuals and groups.
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- M.McDougallHalswell, New Zealand1 contributionFantastic experience! Fun+++What a fantastic time!!! The Velocity crew were awesome, very encouraging with lots of laughs and banter. I went with my 12 and 19 year olds and we all had a blast on the karts! No experience needed, very safe and clear instructions. Will definitely be back! They take heaps of photos at no extra cost too….added bonus!Thanks for your great review, we loved seeing you all zooming around the track and sharing the fun you were having. I'm really grateful for your comments about the photos, it's really nice to hear they were appreciated . We look forward to seeing you again. Cheers IanWritten 25 November 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 11 November 2023
- Robert HCape Coral, Florida17 contributionsSO much fun!When visiting Christchurch, our family came out to experience both Blokarts and Driftkarts. The Velocity Kart team hosting us were very helpful, patient and have a good sense of humor! Driftkarts were great fun. We found them a little challenging to master but don't take things to seriously and that's part of the fun. I was the only one who experienced this but I was reminded by my inner thigh muscles that I'd done it the next day or maybe two. :-) Blokarts were a blast. We didn't find the learning curve to be as steep and we had a great time racing among our small group - neck and neck around the course. (When we were there, the wind was consistent and not overly strong.) Taking these on those long, drivable beaches would be a kick, too!Thanks for your great review and we all loved hearing you had lasting memories of Drifting even if it was muscular!! You are right they are a fun challenge and your distinction between drifts and blokarts is very accurate. You know it, a blokart on a long beach is awesome, hopefully you'll join the blokart community back in the US. Thanks for your visit, we had fun hosting you. Cheers IanWritten 10 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 December 2023
- Curiosity306631080282 contributionsMust try!The blokart is fun! We came from Hong Kong and it’s our first time to play blokart. Even my 3 years old daughter enjoyed it so much! Definitely will recommend all of our friends to try when they visit NZ!Thanks for your lovely review, we enjoyed hosting you all. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming your friends when they visit. The tandem is a great option to keep the whole family involved and your daughter looked like she was having lots of fun. Cheers IanWritten 7 March 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 27 February 2024
- Chris G1 contributionGreat Tome stvelocity kartsHi We took a large group to velocity carts for a team activity. Everyone have a great time with universal agreement that it was the best activity we have ever done! Thanks Ian and Team for the great experience Regards ChrisWow thanks for that comment, the best activity you've ever done as a work group. We might trade on that for a while! You were a fun group to host and hopefully we'll see you again sometime. Cheers IanWritten 7 March 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2024Travelled on businessWritten 3 March 2024
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j0hnbr00k
Wellington, New Zealand1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Family
We've blokarted several times and were looking forward to another round of fun on our latest visit to ChCh. The local winds had other ideas and after a short run the Velocity team reluctantly decided to call off our session for safety reasons. They were right to do so. Although the speed and adrenalin were high, there was little control. We returned a couple of days later without any fuss or bother and had our fun in more controllable conditions. The Velocity team is a great bunch of people and the experience continues to thrill. Highly recommended.
Written 4 January 2020
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Thanks for your great review, recommendation and kind comments about our team. Yes we occasionally have to cease operating when the wind is so strong so we are grateful for your flexibility to return when conditions were a lot more accommodating. Love the description the "experience continues to thrill"
We look forward to seeing you again.
Cheers Ian
Written 9 March 2020
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Kyleigh
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Wow! Amazing! We had a group of 14, ages from 7yrs-40yrs and everyone was able to go on the track at the same time. Heaps of laughs and everyone felt safe and had plenty of fun. Ian and his team are really friendly and helpful will be back for sure!
Written 10 January 2020
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Thanks for your awesome review we are delighted to hear you all found it fun and safe. We love the accessibility of the blokarts and the age range of your group reflects what fun it is for all ages. We appreciate your kind comments about our team and look forward to seeing you again.
Cheers Ian
Written 9 March 2020
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GruntaNZ
Christchurch, New Zealand105 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
My adult children shouted me a BloKart experience so we booked another 2 for my son and son in law too. We had a great time and will be back for more. The karts are all presented well and the team at Velocity are really experienced and ensure you have a safe but rewarding time. We spent 30 minutes manouvering through the course at various speeds - it was brilliant!
Written 30 November 2020
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Thanks for your review and I'm pleased to see your gift was such a success and a great time was had by all. I hope you are getting more vouchers for Christmas. Cheers for your comments about the crew and our balance of excitement and safety. See you again soon. Regards Ian
Written 15 December 2020
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Becks123
Christchurch, New Zealand4 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We had the best time at Velocity Karts. We appreciated the professionalism of the staff and their expertise in waiting for the right weather condition so that we had the absolute best of the wind. They definitely know what they are doing. We absolutely loved it. Thank you
Written 1 January 2020
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Thanks for your review and kind comments about our team and decision-making. After 5 years we have a good feel for our conditions and are really pleased you appreciated that. I'm glad you loved your blokart experience, hopefully we will see you again. Regards Ian
Written 1 January 2020
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GraemeEdwards
1 contribution
Mar 2020
15 Staff from Smart Systems go to come and have a go at the Blocarts & Drift bikes. Everyone said they had a ball with most saying it was a lot more fun than expected.
Thank you Ian and crew for a great time and we look forward to dong it again in the future.
Well recommended for all ages
Thank you Ian and crew for a great time and we look forward to dong it again in the future.
Well recommended for all ages
Written 22 March 2020
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Thanks for your review and great to finally get to host your group. Great to hear everyone had more fun than they expected. Thanks for bringing everyone and your positive comments and we look forward to hosting you again sometime in the future when we are up and running after this Covid19 lockdown. Stay safe and best wishes going forward to family and colleagues. Cheers Ian
Written 31 March 2020
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MacFlux
Christchurch, New Zealand5 contributions
Oct 2020
My first time in such a machine and it was truly excellent fun. The team did a fantastic job adjusting the karts and making sail size modifications to ensure we had a brilliant time as the wind conditions varied. We would totally recommend it and everyone was smiling afterwards! Once I got the hang of it, they have great speed. A great time was had by all. Thanks again!
Written 11 October 2020
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Thanks for your great detailed review and comments about our activity and team. We are really pleased you all had a good time and got the hang of the karts well. The inventer of the blokart Paul Beckett refers to the "blokart grin", you know what he means! We clocked 74.8kph on the beach recently so they sure can go fast.
Hopefully we will see you again. Cheers Ian
Written 30 November 2020
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Em
Blenheim, New Zealand12 contributions
Sept 2022 • Business
Was such a cool session doing the blokarts! Was quite windy which was perfect and the team running the show were quick to adjust the course when the wind changed directions. They were very aware of how everyone was driving and made sure we knew we were doing the right thing safely while out on the course. Awesome morning out 🤙
Written 13 September 2022
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Thanks for your great review and we are so pleased to hear you had an awesome time. We appreciate your kind comments about our team and our reactions to the conditions to keep everyone happy and safe. Hopefully we'll see you again. Cheers Ian
Written 19 September 2022
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utahpowderhound
Montreal, Canada1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
These karts are a lot of fun when it’s windy! The team has tandem and single rider karts available with a variety of sail and wheel combinations to ensure good performance.
These karts are way faster in a strong wind than I expected. I would highly recommend the activity. It’s great value for money and the team makes an effort to take pictures for you.
These karts are way faster in a strong wind than I expected. I would highly recommend the activity. It’s great value for money and the team makes an effort to take pictures for you.
Written 3 April 2023
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Thanks for your review and greta to hear your session with us was "adrenaline rich" We are pleased you liked the photos and enjoyed your company out on the track. We also appreciate that you found us greta value for money. safe travels. cheers Ian
Written 18 April 2023
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Peter Clayton-Jones
2 contributions
May 2022
Our social club has run several events with Velocity Karts because we always have a fantastic time. Our last group ranged in age from 4 to 60, and everyone came away buzzing with excitement. As always, Ian's team took great care of us. We enjoyed a hilarious game of human foosball before getting into tandem karts for the little kids and fast karts for the big kids. Already looking forward to returning.
Written 23 May 2022
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Thanks for the awesome review Peter and for your continued support, we love hosting your group. It is great to see you leading the corporate community by making your social club occasions a family friendly event. We appreciate your kind comments and look forward to seeing you again. Cheers Ian
Written 27 June 2022
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RLH
Christchurch, New Zealand5 contributions
Jan 2021
After a full technique and safety video briefing and live instruction by the Velocity Karts team my son and I (he's 24) enjoyed the challenge of racing each other in strong winds which made the racing even more fun on the day. We reached some good speeds too and must say it was very easy to pick-up as I'd not done land yachts before (or much sailing for over 25 years). Even though it was exciting at times trying to pass each other it was always safe and just great fun. Highly recommend it and we'll definitely be back again (as I need a rematch) and on a windy day!
Written 1 February 2021
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Thanks for your review and it is always great to see parents having a blast with their children of all ages! Both of you certainly were pretty quick! Its always good to hear you found it easy to pick up and were comfortable in the breezy conditions. See you next time. Cheers Ian
Written 8 February 2021
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hannahmcinnes9
Christchurch, New Zealand
What is the minunum age for children to take part?
Written 27 November 2017
VelocityKarts
Christchurch, New Zealand
Hi for blokart children can be age 7 and above to sail solo. Those under 7 can sail alongside an adult or older child in our tandem karts. Blokart is very easy to learn and safe. We have 4 different sized sails that we match to the person size and wind conditions. Driftkart is suitable for age 12+ who are at least 1.4m tall. Cheers Ian
Written 27 November 2017
What is your weight limit for Blocarts?
Written 18 September 2015
VelocityKarts
Christchurch, New Zealand
Hi we have had someone weighing 150kg and another gave feedback on Facebook that a member of their group weighed 130kg. We set our sails according to the wind strength and sailor size and generally need a stronger breeze to assist larger people to move faster. Cheers Ian
Written 18 September 2015
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