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Cairns offers a solid go-karting scene for a regional city, with Cairns Kart Hire on Captain Cook Highway combining karts with lasertag and escape rooms for a full day out. The venue sits right in Cairns City with a 4.4 rating and caters to both locals and the steady stream of tourists passing through Far North Queensland. If you're willing to drive inland, MakoTrac International Racetrack in Mareeba is a proper outdoor circuit with serious hire kart action and longer sessions. The tropical climate means year-round racing is possible, though the wet season from December to April brings afternoon downpours that can affect outdoor sessions. Morning sessions are generally your best bet during the hotter months. Both venues handle birthday parties, group bookings, and corporate events. Cairns' position as a tourist hub means venues are well set up for walk-in visitors who want a quick session between reef trips and rainforest tours.