Christchurch: Blokart Landsailing & Custom Track Racing
Blokart Racing in Christchurch: Wind, Speed & a Track Built Just for This
You get picked up from central Christchurch or the port, driven to the custom-built track, fitted with safety gear, and taught to pilot a blokart in under an hour of instruction and racing. The sail adjusts to your confidence level, so you control how thrilling it gets. The whole outing, including transport, runs about two hours and includes the air-conditioned van ride back to your starting point.
Step-by-step itinerary
Blokart landsailing experience near Christchurch
- Travel 15 minutes from Christchurch CBD
- Meet business owner Ian for ride
- Receive helmets and gloves
- Watch instructional video
- Get briefed on the circuit
- Size sail to wind and skill
- Enjoy 45 minutes of landsailing
- Compare speeds and share excitement
- Optionally try Electric Drift Trikes
- Return to pickup point by van
What’s included
Your blokart landsailing adventure includes air-conditioned van pickup and drop-off from central Christchurch or Lyttelton port, helmet and gloves, a short instructional video, a circuit briefing from an experienced instructor, and approximately 45 minutes of landsailing time on the custom-built track.
Times
- Every day 13:00 15:00 17:00
Before you book
Operated by Velocity Karts
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The experience
"You'll be up and racing in minutes: honestly, it's easier than a bike," Ian says as he hands you the helmet. He's owned Velocity Karts for years and still drives the van himself, picking you up from the CBD or Lyttelton port. The track sits 15 minutes out, backed by farmland and the Port Hills, and it's the only custom-built blokart course in all of Australasia. That detail matters because it means the whole setup (the sails, the karts, the circuit itself) is designed around how the wind actually moves through Christchurch, not borrowed from somewhere else.
Once you arrive, you get fitted with a helmet and gloves, watch a short instructional video, and then Ian or one of his instructors walks you through the circuit. The sail size gets adjusted to match the wind that day, your body size, and how much speed you actually want. That's the thing that makes it work for everyone from a seven-year-old to someone in their eighties. You're not fighting the equipment, you're working with it. Then you've got about 45 minutes of actual landsailing time, racing around the track, comparing lap times with whoever came with you, and figuring out how much throttle you can handle.
The whole blokart landsailing adventure takes around two hours door-to-door, including the van ride both ways. If you want to add the Electric Drift Trikes as a separate activity, budget an extra 30 minutes. The air-conditioned vehicle means the drive back isn't a sweat-soaked slog, and the minimum group size is four people, though the team will combine bookings to make sure you're not paying for empty seats. Wheelchair accessibility is built in, and they work with people who have physical restrictions to make sure the kart actually works for them.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a hands-on activity that works for mixed ages and fitness levels without needing your own transport or prior racing experience: the custom track and adjustable sails are what make it safe and fun whether you're seven or seventy.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 19 years); Child (8 to 13 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the age range for blokart landsailing?
Ages 7 to 87 and beyond. The sail size and kart setup adjust to suit younger riders and older adults.
How long do you actually spend racing on the track?
About 45 minutes of landsailing time, plus 15 minutes each way for the van ride and another 15–20 minutes for fitting, video, and briefing.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the team works with people who have physical restrictions to help them operate a kart successfully.
What if I'm not confident about speed?
The sail is sized to your confidence level and the wind conditions, so you get just the right amount of challenge, not too much, not too little.
Can I add something else to the blokart experience?
Yes, Electric Drift Trikes are available as a separate activity. Budget an extra 30 minutes if you want to try them.
What's included in the price?
Pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, helmet, gloves, instructional video, circuit briefing, and 45 minutes of landsailing time.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes, four people minimum for pickup and drop-off. The team will combine bookings to meet this requirement where possible.
How far is the track from Christchurch?
About 15 minutes from the CBD or Lyttelton port by van.
Christchurch: Blokart Landsailing & Custom Track Racing
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from NZ$ 99 per person
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