Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park is a world class motorsport park and events centre based in the North Waikato. Home to the biggest events in New Zealand and offering a range of adrenaline-pumping experiences, Hampton Downs Motorsport Park is your one-stop adventure destination. The now-famous Hampton Downs Go Karts are a must-do experience. The modern 270cc Karts and the undulating 530m outdoor track makes for an exhilarating experience. For the adrenaline junkies there is plenty to choose from. Experience the track from behind the steering wheel of one of our V8 Muscle cars or get behind the wheel of our Radical SR3 for the thrill of a lifetime. Experience speeds up to 230km/hr as a passenger in our Lamborghini Huracan in the Supercar Fast Dash experience. Enjoy a Lexus Safety Car ride that the whole family can enjoy or get behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler and tackle our 4WD track.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Grant
Matamata, New Zealand1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Family
After receiving instruction before we dressed in race gear and did photos. These were my highlights for the day . We started off slowly from Pitt lane, the whole time I was driving the instructor was continually shouting instructions at me in a almost aggressive way, he had had a long day but WTF. This was not the part I was most disappointed with.
My amazing family all chipped in and got me eight laps driving a mustang race car very very cool. After completing six laps I was told this next lap was my last. I pulled into Pitt lane as instructed, climbed from the car to be met by my family, my daughter filmed my drive, I told her I think I’ve only had six laps, my daughter said yea six or seven at the most. Well my son paid an extra $50 for the in car video on this film it proves I only did seven of the eight laps my family paid for. At almost $100 a lap I fell we should receive a refund. Film don’t miscount .Gutted. Count your laps people:(
My amazing family all chipped in and got me eight laps driving a mustang race car very very cool. After completing six laps I was told this next lap was my last. I pulled into Pitt lane as instructed, climbed from the car to be met by my family, my daughter filmed my drive, I told her I think I’ve only had six laps, my daughter said yea six or seven at the most. Well my son paid an extra $50 for the in car video on this film it proves I only did seven of the eight laps my family paid for. At almost $100 a lap I fell we should receive a refund. Film don’t miscount .Gutted. Count your laps people:(
Written 4 April 2021
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KiwiG
Pukekohe, New Zealand12 contributions
Oct 2022
The amazing staff, at the reception and check-in make you feel at ease right from the beginning. The young guy strapping me in the car and the driver also helped put me at ease. The car felt really safe at all times and the driver did not put a foot wrong even at the incredible speed we achieved, some where close to 240 kph. Would i do it again yes in a heartbeat.
Written 5 October 2022
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JoJo
Auckland, New Zealand2 contributions
Oct 2022
Drive a car if you want to go around corners !!! I felt I was constantly braking and turning corners - I never got to drive in a straight line, which means you don't get to drive the car properly. I was in the Camaro and it also have very squeaky brakes, which were so loud. I was so looking forward to this and it costs so much money that you want to get the most out of the experience but I was left really dissapointed.
Written 9 October 2022
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Ian B
Rotorua8 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
Fastest I have ever been. The 3 hot laps were not what I was expecting. Half the first lap spent warming Tyres and brakes then flat out. Only went over start finish line twice so 3rd lap incomplete. Mentioned the fact to company rep only to recieve a fairly cavalier response. Would advise anyone asking about it. Not good value.
Written 15 February 2022
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Simone B
4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Last weekend we were part of a Company Christmas Party at the Go Kart track which was amazing, so much fun and the staff were epic. We then moved onto the main track where Sam (especially) was an absolute doll in getting my son a Hot Lap in a porsche with Andrew. Amazing food by Flying Trestles and the experience in general was outstanding. Cannot fault any part of the day!
Written 13 December 2023
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SherylNZ
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
The Jeep Wrangler 4WD Experience was a gift for my 18yo daughter. She loved the experience, and had a great instructor. The course is well set up for someone who has never done 4WD before - several different types of thrills.
Two unexpected factors - only eight minutes behind the wheel on the 4WD course, and the $2000 bond you have to pay before being allowed to proceed. The website said a thirty minute experience (hopefully they have changed this, after my feedback on the day), and maybe that bond was mentioned in the fine print but we weren't aware of it. Imagine if something unexpected had happened and the 8 mins had cost us over $2000!
As long as you are aware of those two things, you should have a great time.
Two unexpected factors - only eight minutes behind the wheel on the 4WD course, and the $2000 bond you have to pay before being allowed to proceed. The website said a thirty minute experience (hopefully they have changed this, after my feedback on the day), and maybe that bond was mentioned in the fine print but we weren't aware of it. Imagine if something unexpected had happened and the 8 mins had cost us over $2000!
As long as you are aware of those two things, you should have a great time.
Written 12 October 2022
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johny k
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Friends
health and safety has taken away all the fun in karting here. real shame cause it used to be really good but now its just boring. theyve restricted the karts speed and you dont even find out until youre out on the track
Written 29 August 2022
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Pokeno8
Auckland Central, New Zealand228 contributions
Jan 2014 • Friends
This venue should be an International one! Currently a Club Circuit, it has the potential to attract overseas drivers.
The current Circuit is well laid out and the times we have visited there have been very well worth the visit.
The current Circuit is well laid out and the times we have visited there have been very well worth the visit.
Written 26 January 2014
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Dave R
Auckland, New Zealand36 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
Good fun if you want a sunday drive in a cool car around a cool race track. The hot laps were excellent with the company driver.
Having been involved in club racing before, I expected to be able to get out and charge around the course but they have an instructor next to you reminding you it's a drive experience not a race experience and wouldn't let me go to full throttle on the mucilago or Ferrari which was an experience I had always wanted to feel and compare to my Porsche. This left me walking away half satisfied. But probably makes it a good idiot proof option for a mum n dad average driver.
Having been involved in club racing before, I expected to be able to get out and charge around the course but they have an instructor next to you reminding you it's a drive experience not a race experience and wouldn't let me go to full throttle on the mucilago or Ferrari which was an experience I had always wanted to feel and compare to my Porsche. This left me walking away half satisfied. But probably makes it a good idiot proof option for a mum n dad average driver.
Written 10 January 2014
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Theresa D
Perth, Australia1,211 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Plenty of real race cars to see up close in the showroom next to the cafe. Small gift shop with Mad Max themed merchandise and cafe has coffee making equipment to buy for home
Written 2 October 2024
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