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How to Plan an 18th B'Day in Melbourne

Turning 18 in Melbourne often splits the night in two: something active with friends, then a room to celebrate in afterwards. The active half is well covered. Go-kart tracks include Auscarts Racing Port Melbourne (From $58 per person), Ace Karts in Albion (From $49 per person), Karting Madness Braybrook (From $55 per person) and BattleKart Melbourne in Footscray, where the track and power-ups are projected onto the floor. In the CBD, MANIAX Melbourne CBD runs coached axe throwing and Strike Bowling Melbourne Central puts bowling, laser tag and escape rooms on one level.

For the celebration itself, The Laurel Hotel in Ascot Vale lists packages From $38 per person and an upstairs room with a private bar, and The Epsom in Mordialloc has a rooftop room facing the bay, with food packages From $26 per person. Getting everyone between the two can be part of the event: Hummer X Limousines, Triple Hummer Limos and Mr Hummer Limos all run chauffeured stretch Hummers around Melbourne, seating 18 to 24.

How an 18th tends to come together:

  • Activity, then dinner: a game at Rush Escape Game South Yarra (From $70 per person) or Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Docklands, followed by a pub room
  • One big night: a pub function room with Entertainment First on the decks, who can add a 360 video booth
  • A party at home: Lunar Balloons or Blove Events (From $249) for balloon garlands, Kitty's Party (From $500) for a fully styled set-up
  • Photos to keep: Melbourne Birthday Party Photography covers two to four hours, From $400

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Where the 18th activities are

  • Western Suburbs: Ace Karts on an outdoor floodlit circuit and Karting Madness Braybrook, which adds laser tag and bowling indoors
  • Inner West: BattleKart Melbourne in Footscray, booked in groups of two to ten
  • Inner South: Auscarts Racing Port Melbourne for groups of up to 300, and Rush Escape Game South Yarra
  • CBD, Southbank & Docklands: MANIAX Melbourne CBD, Strike Bowling Melbourne Central and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Docklands
  • Bayside: Delta Force Paintball Melbourne in Heatherton, outdoor game zones From $99.99 per person

Briefing a Hummer company

  • Match the headcount to the seats: 18 in Hummer X Limousines, up to 24 with Triple Hummer Limos and Mr Hummer Limos
  • Give pick-up and drop-off addresses plus the gap between the activity and the venue
  • Ask what is allowed on board; Hummer X Limousines lists BYO as permitted
  • Party lighting and a sound system come with all three, so ask about a playlist connection

Keeping the cost under control

  • Per-person activity prices multiply fast with a big group, so confirm the group minimum (eight at Strike Bowling Melbourne Central, ten at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Docklands)
  • Ask the pub what its package covers: food only, or food plus a bar tab
  • Decorations can be as simple as one balloon garland or a full styled backdrop
  • Book the photographer for the busiest two hours rather than the whole night

Frequently Asked Questions About 18th Birthday Parties

Which Melbourne go-kart tracks take 18th birthday groups?

Auscarts Racing Port Melbourne, Ace Karts in Albion, Karting Madness Braybrook and BattleKart Melbourne in Footscray all take group bookings, with prices from $49 to $65 per person.

Can a stretch Hummer carry a whole 18th party across Melbourne?

Triple Hummer Limos and Mr Hummer Limos both have Hummers seating up to 24, and Hummer X Limousines seats 18. All three travel to every Melbourne region.

What can a mixed 18th group do in the Melbourne CBD?

Strike Bowling Melbourne Central combines bowling, laser tag and escape rooms, and MANIAX Melbourne CBD runs coached axe throwing with a bar and pizzas once the throwing is done.

How much is an 18th at The Laurel Hotel in Ascot Vale?

Packages are listed From $38 per person. The upstairs room has its own bar for up to 100 standing, and the downstairs dining room takes up to 200.

Who photographs 18th birthdays in Melbourne?

Melbourne Birthday Party Photography covers parties of any age across Melbourne in two, three or four-hour packages, From $400, in a candid style.

Can I bring a DJ to an 18th at a Melbourne pub?

Entertainment First travels to every region with DJs, MCs and a 360 video booth. The Laurel Hotel lists itself as DJ friendly, but confirm with any venue before booking.

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