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Darwin has one karting venue and it is a cracker. Darwin Kart Hire sits at Hidden Valley, right near the V8 Supercars circuit, and has a 4.8 Google rating. It is an outdoor petrol track and the only place to go karting in the entire Top End. The track is well maintained and the karts have proper pace to them. Being outdoor petrol, you get the full racing experience with engine sound and open air conditions. Hidden Valley is a cool spot for it too, given the motorsport history of the area. The big thing with Darwin is the heat. From October through to April it is seriously hot and humid, so picking the right time for a session matters a lot. Early morning or late afternoon are your best bets during the build up and wet season. The dry season from May through September is perfect. Temperatures are comfortable, humidity drops right off, and you can race any time of day without feeling like you are melting. Darwin Kart Hire handles birthday parties, tourist groups, and casual sessions. A lot of visitors passing through Darwin on their way to Kakadu or Litchfield add a karting session to their trip, and the venue is set up well for walk-ins. For locals, it is the only game in town, so you either love it or you drive. Luckily it is a well run operation that takes good care of the karts and keeps the track in solid condition. The nearest alternative is thousands of kilometres away in Cairns or Adelaide, so Darwin is pretty lucky to have a venue this good.