The WORST episodes of The Amazing Race Australia

Every episode of The Amazing Race Australia ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Amazing Race Australia!

Based on the hugely popular franchise The Amazing Race, this reality competition follows the same format seen in various countries around the world. Teams of two compete against each other as they race around the globe in hopes of winning $250,000.

Last Updated: 3/22/2024Network: Network 10Status: Continuing
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Leg 6
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6.53
60 votes

#1 - Leg 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/2/2012

The remaining eight teams race through beautiful Istanbul, where a Turkish bath challenge has contestants in a lather. And what will happen when racers are faced with a burly pack of Turkish oil wrestlers. Workmates Paul and Steve start to wreak revenge And could a nasty accident see the end of the race for twin sisters Michelle and Jo?

Leg 11
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6.73
86 votes

#2 - Leg 11

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/14/2012

The remaining teams left in the running battle to make the top three in Beijing, China.

Leg 8
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6.86
63 votes

#3 - Leg 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/16/2012

Joseph and Grace soon discover that the consequences of 'Taxigate' are far-reaching as they're confronted by James and Sarah in Cuba. A detour which involves two Cuban icons ends with aome shocking results. The teams are then surprised to learn they're heading for 'Australia'. The streets of Havana could prove to be the end for one of the race favourites.

Leg 5
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6.86
85 votes

#4 - Leg 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/25/2012

The remaining teams heads to Istanbul and some teams turn on one another while others turn on workmates Paul and Steve. A simple market challenge manages to test the patience of all of the teams. An ancient treasure could be the undoing of one pair of race favourites.

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Leg 8
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6.88
17 votes

#5 - Leg 8

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/15/2021

The race accelerates to new heights when the teams must attempt an epic underwater helicopter escape challenge in one of the most terrifying tests of the race so far.

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Leg 9
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6.91
85 votes

#6 - Leg 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/23/2012

As teams make their way to Vancouver, and a 'sleep in' could prove costly for one couple. Rivalry between the policemen and Paul and Steve heats up. Some cracks appear in more than of the other teams.

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Finish Line
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6.94
62 votes

#7 - Finish Line

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/15/2012

The three remaining teams battle it put across two continents in the quest to cross the finish line first.

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Leg 1
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6.96
118 votes

#8 - Leg 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2012

The Amazing Race Australia returns longer, tougher and more challenging than ever as racers vie for the $250,000 prize. Eleven new diverse teams will travel more than 65,000 kilometres across four continents on a route which includes a mix of iconic sites and some very surprising destinations.

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Leg 4
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6.97
58 votes

#9 - Leg 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/20/2012

The teams have to race through the deserts of Dubai but getting from A to B could prove to be their greatest challenge yet. After one team is arrested, the idea of making it to the pit stop seems a long way off.

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Leg 10
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7.13
112 votes

#10 - Leg 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/18/2011

The Amazing Race Australia continues tonight through historic Israel. At the site that housed the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls, teams are tested on their knowledge of Hebrew as they decipher their next clue. At the Detour, some teams choose to walk Jesus' final path - the Via Dolorosa - carrying an 80kg crucifix through the streets of Jerusalem. And scaling Jerusalem's old city walls proves a difficult last hurdle.

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Australia v New Zealand Leg 9
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7.16
43 votes

#11 - Australia v New Zealand Leg 9

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/15/2014

In the race to the final three, teams step up their game as they race across Buenos Aires, Argentina. Each team will tackle preparing a horse for a polo match and tango dancing.

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Leg 7
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7.22
23 votes

#12 - Leg 7

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2021

At the start of the day, the teams are left speechless when Beau reveals a shock twist that will change the state of play for the entire race.

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Leg 11
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7.25
24 votes

#13 - Leg 11

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2019

The final four teams make their way to Thailand. Teams are faced with their toughest eating challenge yet, with every contestant having to take part in order to get their next clue.

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Leg 7
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7.29
35 votes

#14 - Leg 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2019

Six teams make their way through Zimbabwe. Which team will be first to the Pitstop, and which team will have to kiss their shot at $250,000 goodbye?

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Leg 8
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7.32
28 votes

#15 - Leg 8

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2019

Teams race through the challenges, but for those afraid of heights, swinging over a gorge isn’t their idea of a good time. Will they push themselves, or will their hesitation cost them the race?

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Leg 5
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7.37
30 votes

#16 - Leg 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2019

The race is well and truly underway as the remaining teams land in Mongolia. All hell breaks lose as the teams try to milk goats, herd sheep and ride camels across the sand dunes.

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Australia v New Zealand Leg 8
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7.38
48 votes

#17 - Australia v New Zealand Leg 8

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2014

From Portugal, teams travel to Croatia and the old city of Dubrovnik where they have trouble negotiating the old cobbled streets. The only Fast Forward in the series calls for an act of devotion that leaves a lasting impression.

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Leg 6
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7.38
82 votes

#18 - Leg 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/20/2011

Teams go from the heat of South Africa to the chill of Europe. After enjoying some delicious appelbols, teams train off to become knights and servants for some Czech princesses and damsels before hoping to hit the target and avoid possible elimination.

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Leg 10
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7.38
34 votes

#19 - Leg 10

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/2019

Would you rather spend the day doing laundry by hand, or sorting through different species of fish? And what if that decision could cost you $250,000?

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Leg 2
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7.39
89 votes

#20 - Leg 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/6/2012

The adventure continues as the teams head for India. Sparks fly when one couple struggles to navigate the chaotic streets of Delhi, while another team trips up milking cows. And could a breach of the race rules prove very costly for one pair?

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Leg 9
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7.40
35 votes

#21 - Leg 9

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2019

Five teams remain, as they make their way through Malawi and get closer to the winning prize of $250,000. If you can shell peanuts, mould bricks, or sew shirts, then this is your leg of the race!

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Australia v New Zealand Leg 3
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7.41
61 votes

#22 - Australia v New Zealand Leg 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2014

The remaining teams make their way from Cambodia to Thailand on foot and then have to deal with a long bus ride to get to their destination.

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Leg 10
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7.42
86 votes

#23 - Leg 10

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/13/2012

The teams battle it out in Banff in the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains. They find the going tough on the snow and ice and atempting to climb a frozen waterfall proves particularly difficult or a race favourite.

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Leg 5
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7.42
139 votes

#24 - Leg 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/13/2011

In tonight's exciting episode, the teams continue their South African odyssey in the beautiful coastal city of Cape Town. But the high-flying antics quickly come to an end for Chris and Anastasia at the Detour. Has this fiery relationship finally hit rock bottom? The teams put the race into perspective when they visit a local orphanage to deliver some much-needed goods, and will a nasty accident on the last challenge bring the race to an end for one team?

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Leg 3
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7.42
33 votes

#25 - Leg 3

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/4/2019

Teams must head to a local puppet theatre to get their clues for the next destination before having to undertake an eating challenge which is not for the faint-hearted.

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