The Bend Kartdrome

Families' Pick 2026 · Adelaide: picked by the Funtivities team as a standout for families in Adelaide.

Last updated October 2026

Outdoor go-kart track at Tailem Bend for drivers 14+ and at least 138 cm; Arrive and Drive sessions from $35.

The Bend Kartdrome is the outdoor go-kart track at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park (formerly The Bend), 543 Dukes Highway, Tailem Bend. Drivers race SodiKart RT8 karts capable of up to 70 km/h on one of three circuit configurations, and no driver's licence is needed. Arrive and Drive sessions start from $35, as of October 2026, and all bookings must be made online. Participants must be 14 or older, at least 138 cm tall and under 120 kg. Helmets are provided, enclosed footwear is required, and drivers must complete the waiver and bring it on the day; under-18s need it signed by a parent or guardian. Breath testing is done on site. The kartdrome is open 7 days, 10am to 5pm, and the site notes hours may change. The kartdrome phone number is (08) 8531 4571.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 12 October 2026.