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''The Amazing Race Australia 2'' is the second season of the Australian
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''
The Amazing Race Australia ''The Amazing Race Australia'' is an Australian adventure reality game show based on the international ''Amazing Race'' franchise. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show follows teams of two as they race around the wor ...
'', the Australian version of ''
The Amazing Race ''The Amazing Race'' is an adventure reality game show franchise in which teams of two people race around the world in competition with other teams. The ''Race'' is split into legs, with teams tasked to deduce clues, navigate themselves in forei ...
''. The second season featured eleven teams of two in a pre-existing relationship, in a race around the world to win the grand prize of . The show was produced by activeTV Australia. This season premiered on Australia's
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on 30 May 2012, one week after the last episode of the twentieth season of the American version aired in Australia. The show moved back to its old Monday schedule at 7:30 p.m. on 25 June 2012. Police officers Shane Haw and Andrew Thoday were the winners of this season.


Production


Filming and Development

On 17 July 2011, the
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announced that the show was renewed for a second edition. Filming began on 18 November 2011, in
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. This season travelled across four continents, nine countries and 17 cities and was over long. The 2012 edition marked a first time visit by a Eurasian or Australian edition of the franchise to the
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, including the first visit by an ''Amazing Race'' franchise to the nation of
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, a country the original American edition couldn't visit at the time as the
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prevented Americans from visiting the island. Three new twists were introduced in this season. The ''Salvage Pass'' was awarded in leg 1, giving the recipient team a choice between a one-hour head start or saving the last team from elimination in that leg. A U-Turn vote in leg 4 required all teams to vote for the team to be U-Turned at the start of the leg and an anonymous U-Turn in leg 5, where the team who elected to use it would remain anonymous. In leg 6, a Yield was present for the first time in the Australian version.


Casting

Applications for the season ended on 19 August 2011.


Broadcasting

The show was on
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from 30 July to 6 August 2012 to avoid clashing with the
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. The final three episodes aired from 13 August 2012 on consecutive nights.


Marketing

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, Bing Lee and PUMP Water continued their sponsorship. The new sponsors for this series were Zuji Australia, a sister company of
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at the time, and
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Vitamins.


Cast

On 20 April 2012, the teams were announced by the Seven Network. The cast included
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cousins, cops, a pair of hairdressers, identical twins and
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cheerleaders Michelle and Jo Troy, former Australian rules footballer
Ross Thornton Ross Thornton (born 23 October 1956) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the VFL during the 1980s. Thornton originally arrived at Fitzroy in 1975 but was unable to make the seniors so joined VFA club Prahran. ...
and his daughter Tarryn, and the franchise's first disabled contestant, Sticky, who was born without a left forearm. Lucy & Emilia were originally cast for the previous series, but dropped out at the last minute after their mother was diagnosed with cancer. ;Future appearances In 2018, Sarah Roza appeared on the fifth season of '' Married at First Sight''.


Results

The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order. *A placement with a dagger () indicates that the team was eliminated. *An placement with a double-dagger () indicates that the team was the last to arrive at a pit stop in a non-elimination leg, and was "marked for elimination" in the following leg. *An placement indicates that the team was the last to arrive at a pit stop, but were saved by a team with the Salvage Pass. *An ''italicized and underlined'' placement indicates that the team was the last to arrive at a pit stop, but there was no rest period at the pit stop and all teams were instructed to continue racing. *A indicates that the team won the Fast Forward. *A indicates that the team used the U-Turn and a indicates the team on the receiving end of the U-Turn. *A indicates that the team used the Yield and a indicates the team on the receiving end of the Yield. *A indicates that the team used an Express Pass on that leg to bypass one of their tasks. *A indicates that the teams encountered an Intersection. *A indicates that the team used their Salvage advantage. ;Notes


Race summary


Leg 1 (Australia → Philippines)

*Episode 1: "Don't Need More Friends, Always Need More Money" (30 May 2012) *Prizes: A$10,000 and the Salvage Pass (awarded to Ross & Tarryn) ;Locations *
Sydney, New South Wales Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountains ...
(
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Royal Botanic Garden) (Starting Line) * Sydney (
Man O'War Steps The Man O'War Steps is a heritage-listed jetty located at Farm Cove Crescent, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1810. The property is owned by T ...
Barangaroo Barangaroo was the second wife of Bennelong, who was interlocutor between the Aboriginal people and the early British colonists in New South Wales. Barangaroo was a member of the Cammeraygal clan. While Bennelong spent considerable time in th ...
Wharf) * Sydney →
Manila, Philippines Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated ...
*Manila (
Plaza Miranda Plaza Miranda is a public square bounded by Quezon Boulevard, Hidalgo Street and Evangelista Street in Quiapo, Manila. It is the plaza which fronts the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church), one of the main churches of the City of ...
) *
Quezon City Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the List of cities in the Philippines, most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a populatio ...
( Bicol Isarog TSI Bus Terminal) →
Daraga Daraga, officially the Municipality of Daraga ( bcl, Banwaan kan Daraga; tl, Bayan ng Daraga), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 133,893. The municipality is ...
( Cagsawa Ruins) * Daraga (Cagsawa Ruins) →
Bacacay Bacacay, officially the Municipality of Bacacay ( bcl, Banwaan kan Bacacay; tl, Bayan ng Bacacay), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,485 people. Bacacay is ...
(Luyang Beach) * Bacacay (Luyang Beach → Mosboron Beach) ;Episode summary *Teams set off from the Royal Botanic Garden and made their way to the
Man O'War Steps The Man O'War Steps is a heritage-listed jetty located at Farm Cove Crescent, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1810. The property is owned by T ...
. From there, teams had to travel by boat, each of which carried only one team, to
Barangaroo Barangaroo was the second wife of Bennelong, who was interlocutor between the Aboriginal people and the early British colonists in New South Wales. Barangaroo was a member of the Cammeraygal clan. While Bennelong spent considerable time in th ...
Wharf. They then had to remove a marked car from a large maze by moving the 24 surrounding black cars in either a forward or backward direction. Once they had freed a car, teams were given their next clue, which instructed them to fly to
Manila, Philippines Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populated ...
, and could drive themselves to
Sydney Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (colloquially Mascot Airport, Kingsford Smith Airport, or Sydney Airport; ; ) is an international airport in Sydney, Australia, located 8 km (5 mi) south of the Sydney central business district, in the ...
. *Once in Manila, teams had to make their way to
Plaza Miranda Plaza Miranda is a public square bounded by Quezon Boulevard, Hidalgo Street and Evangelista Street in Quiapo, Manila. It is the plaza which fronts the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church), one of the main churches of the City of ...
, where they had to find a marked stall and eat eight baluts before receiving their next clue. At the Bicol Isarog TSI bus terminal, teams had to sign up for one of three charter buses to
Daraga Daraga, officially the Municipality of Daraga ( bcl, Banwaan kan Daraga; tl, Bayan ng Daraga), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 133,893. The municipality is ...
. The first three teams were on the first bus, the next four teams on the second bus, and the remaining teams on the last bus. Each bus left half an hour apart. Once in Daraga, teams had to find a
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near the Cagsawa Ruins, who gave them their next clue. * This season's first Detour was a choice between Jig or Pig. In Jig, teams had to don traditional costumes and then perform a traditional
Ibalong Festival The ''Ibalong Festival'' is a non-religious festival in Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines based on the Ibalong Epic, and is held on August. The festival celebrates the epic story Ibalong who was accompanied by three legendary heroes, namely Baltog, ...
dance to the satisfaction of four judges in order to receive their next clue. In Pig, teams had to compete in a game called ''Agawan Baboy (Catch the Oily Pig)''. After covering each other in oil, both team members had to enter a muddy pen, catch two pigs each for a total of four pigs, and then put them in another pen in order to receive their next clue. *After the Detour, teams had to board a
jeepney Jeepneys (), sometimes called jeeps (), are minibus-like public utility vehicles, serving as the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become ...
that took them to Luyang Beach in
Bacacay Bacacay, officially the Municipality of Bacacay ( bcl, Banwaan kan Bacacay; tl, Bayan ng Bacacay), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,485 people. Bacacay is ...
, where they had to build a raft using provided materials and then paddle themselves to the pit stop at Mosboron Beach. ;Additional note *Lucy & Emilia arrived last at the pit stop. However, Ross & Tarryn used their Salvage Pass to save them from elimination.


Leg 2 (Philippines → India)

*Episode 2: "We Only Picked Good Looking Ones" (6 June 2012) *Prizes: A trip for two to the Japan MotoGP with VIP backstage passes, and the Express Pass (awarded to Sticky & Sam) *Eliminated: Adam & Dane ;Locations *
Bacacay Bacacay, officially the Municipality of Bacacay ( bcl, Banwaan kan Bacacay; tl, Bayan ng Bacacay), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,485 people. Bacacay is ...
(Mosboron Beach) *
Bacacay Bacacay, officially the Municipality of Bacacay ( bcl, Banwaan kan Bacacay; tl, Bayan ng Bacacay), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 72,485 people. Bacacay is ...
(Misibis Bay Resort and Casino) →
Manila Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populate ...
* Manila →
Delhi, India Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, primarily its western or right bank, Delhi shares borders w ...
*Delhi ( Agrasen Ki Baoli) * Bhalswa (Jabbar and Laallu's Dairy) *Delhi ( Old Fort
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) *Delhi (
Khari Baoli Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling a variety of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea. Operating since the 17th century, the market is si ...
) (Unaired) *Delhi (
Qutub Minar The Qutb Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It is a UNESCO Worl ...
) ;Episode summary *At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to return by bus to
Manila Manila ( , ; fil, Maynila, ), officially the City of Manila ( fil, Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines, and its second-most populous city. It is highly urbanized and, as of 2019, was the world's most densely populate ...
, and then fly to
Delhi, India Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, primarily its western or right bank, Delhi shares borders w ...
. Once in Delhi, teams had to travel to the Agrasen Ki Baoli, where they had to search through a group of men wearing
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s for one who had the word CORRECT hidden within his turban in order to receive their next clue. If teams chose an incorrect turban, they had to re-wrap it before they could continue searching. Teams were then instructed to travel to Jabbar and Laallu's Dairy in Bhalswa. * This leg's Detour was a choice between Pull or Poo. In Pull, both team members had to milk a cow until they each collected a half-litre of milk, which they could exchange for their next clue. In Poo, teams had to make 50 fuel bricks out of
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and hay, and then stick them to a wall in order to receive their next clue. *After the Detour, teams had to travel to the
Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque (Mosque of the Old Fort) is a mosque located inside the premises of Purana Qila (Old Fort) in Delhi, the capital of India. After Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun, he occupied Purana Qila. There, he built the mosque for his pri ...
in Delhi. There, teams had to perform a
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dance and then recite a
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script to the director's satisfaction in order to receive their next clue. *Teams had to check in at the pit stop:
Qutub Minar The Qutb Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It is a UNESCO Worl ...
in Delhi. ;Additional notes * In an unaired Roadblock, one team member had search
Khari Baoli Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling a variety of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea. Operating since the 17th century, the market is si ...
for a marked store, where they had to fill
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bags with chili peppers and then carry the bags through the market's alleyways and load them onto a cart in order to receive their next clue. *Sticky & Sam were awarded an Express Pass at the pit stop that was not mentioned in the episode, but was briefly visible in Sticky's hand.


Leg 3 (India)

*Episode 3: "I Don't Really Like to Use My Brain" (13 14 June 2012) *Prize: A state of the art home entertainment package (awarded to Sticky & Sam) *Eliminated: Sue & Teresa ;Locations *
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Jaipur Jaipur (; Hindi Language, Hindi: ''Jayapura''), formerly Jeypore, is the List of state and union territory capitals in India, capital and largest city of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Rajasthan. , the city had a pop ...
(Shiv Vilas) *Jaipur (Red Elephant Temple) (Unaired) *Jaipur (Bharat Driving and Maintenance Training School) *Jaipur (Jaipur Market) *
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( Panna Meena ka Kund) *Jaipur (
Nahargarh Fort Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. The fort was originally n ...
Madhavendra Palace) ;Episode summary *During the pit stop, all teams were transported by bus to Shiv Vilas in
Jaipur Jaipur (; Hindi Language, Hindi: ''Jayapura''), formerly Jeypore, is the List of state and union territory capitals in India, capital and largest city of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Rajasthan. , the city had a pop ...
, where they began this leg. *Once in Jaipur, teams were instructed to travel to the Red Elephant Temple and receive a blessing from the priest before being given their next clue. * In this season's first aired Roadblock, teams had to make their way to the Bharat Driving and Maintenance Training School, where one team member had to sit through a driver's education course on Indian road signs before driving through the chaotic streets to the Jaipur Market, where they received their next clue. *At the Jaipur Market, teams had to stack an ox-cart with 75
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s and deliver them to the other end of the market in order to receive their next clue. If teams broke more than 15 pots, they would receive a 15-minute penalty before receiving their next clue. Teams were then directed to the Panna Meena ka Kund in
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. * In this leg's second Roadblock, one team member, regardless of who performed the first Roadblock, had to figure out a path from the top of a
stepwell Stepwells (also known as vavs or baori) are wells or ponds with a long corridor of steps that descend to the water level. Stepwells played a significant role in defining subterranean architecture in western India from 7th to 19th century. So ...
by walking 41 steps down and 10 steps up in order to reach a
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, who handed them their next clue. If racers did not walk the correct combination of steps, the guru would tell them to go away. *Teams had to check in at the pit stop: the Madhavendra Palace in Jaipur. ;Additional notes * This leg featured a Detour at the Red Elephant Temple that was a choice between either
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over hot coals or lying on a
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. These tasks went unaired in the episode. *Episode 3 aired on 13 June in most areas and 14 June in
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, and the
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.


Leg 4 (India → United Arab Emirates)

*Episode 4: "No More Showing Off" (20 June 2012) *Prize: A trip for two to
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(awarded to James & Sarah) *Eliminated: Kym & Donna ;Locations *
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(
Nahargarh Fort Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. The fort was originally n ...
Madhavendra Palace) * Jaipur →
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* Delhi →
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(
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) *
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(Al Faqa Desert) *Dubai (
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) *Dubai (Unknown Building) (Unaired) *Dubai (
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) *Dubai (
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) ;Episode summary * At the start of this leg, teams had to vote for the team that they wanted to be U-Turned on this leg in a
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. The team's votes, as well as the voting order, are as follows: : *Teams were instructed to travel by train back to
Delhi Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India. Straddling the Yamuna river, primarily its western or right bank, Delhi shares borders w ...
, and then fly to
Dubai Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of ...
in the
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. Once in Dubai, teams had to search the airport parking lot for a marked car, which contained their next clue, directing them to drive themselves to the Al Faqa Desert. * This leg's Detour was a choice between Camel Dash or Dune Bash. In Camel Dash, teams had to ride a
camel A camel (from: la, camelus and grc-gre, κάμηλος (''kamēlos'') from Hebrew or Phoenician: גָמָל ''gāmāl''.) is an even-toed ungulate in the genus ''Camelus'' that bears distinctive fatty deposits known as "humps" on its back. C ...
through a course and retrieve four coloured flags in order to receive their next clue. In Dune Bash, teams had to drive a dune buggy around a flagged desert track in order to receive their next clue. *After the Detour, teams had to travel to
Wild Wadi Water Park The Wild Wadi Water Park is an outdoor water park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Situated in the area of Jumeirah, next to the Burj Al Arab and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the water park is operated by Jumeirah International, a Dubai-based hoteli ...
, where they had to use boogie boards to surf their way to the bottom of the FlowRider and grab their next clue. *At the
Meydan Racecourse Meydan Racecourse is a racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The grandstand is over a mile in length, and can accommodate over 60,000 spectators. Meydan opened on 27 March 2010, replacing Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, which formerly occupi ...
, teams had to pick a winning horse in a
horse race Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its basic p ...
in order to receive their next clue. If teams did not bet on a winning horse in any of the races, or arrived at the racecourse after the races had ended, one team member would have to carry their teammate across the finish line in order to receive their next clue. This was done by Shane & Andrew, Ross & Tarryn, Paul & Steve and Lucy & Emilia. *Teams had to check in at the pit stop: the
helipad A helipad is a landing area or platform for helicopters and powered lift aircraft. While helicopters and powered lift aircraft are able to operate on a variety of relatively flat surfaces, a fabricated helipad provides a clearly marked hard s ...
of the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Dubai. ;Additional notes * There was a Roadblock after the task at the water park, which required one team member to
abseil Abseiling ( ; ), also known as rappelling ( ; ), is the controlled descent of a steep slope, such as a rock face, by moving down a rope. When abseiling the person descending controls their own movement down the rope, in contrast to low ...
down a building in order to receive their next clue. This task went unaired in the episode. *Lucy & Emilia were detained after accidentally driving onto the grounds of a royal palace in Dubai. They were escorted to the police station, but were released several hours later after production intervened on their behalf. *Kym & Donna fell far behind and could not find their way to the Roadblock. Hours after all the teams had already checked into the pit stop, Grant came out to their car, where they had chosen to spend the night, to inform them of their elimination.


Leg 5 (United Arab Emirates → Turkey)

*Episode 5: "I Know What a Lime is Daddy!" (25 June 2012) *Prize: A trip for two to the
Australian Rally Championship The Australia Rally Championship (ARC) is Australia's leading road motor rally competition. A multi-event national championship has been held each year since 1968. Competition - to 2010 The Australia Rally Championship takes in some of the c ...
(awarded to Paul & Steve) ;Locations *
Dubai Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of ...
(
Four Points by Sheraton Four Points by Sheraton is a multinational hotel brand operated by Marriott International Marriott International, Inc. is an American multinational company that operates, franchises, and licenses lodging including hotel, residential, and ...
) *Dubai (
Jumeirah Beach Hotel Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel, which opened in 1997, is operated by the Dubai-based hotelier Jumeirah. The hotel contains 598 rooms and suites, 19 beachfront villas, and 20 restaurants and bars ...
Marina A marina (from Spanish , Portuguese and Italian : ''marina'', "coast" or "shore") is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships o ...
– ''Dubai Pearl'' ) *Dubai ( Al-Arsa Souq Gold Souq) *Dubai (
Deira Deira ( ; Old Welsh/Cumbric: ''Deywr'' or ''Deifr''; ang, Derenrice or ) was an area of Post-Roman Britain, and a later Anglian kingdom. Etymology The name of the kingdom is of Brythonic origin, and is derived from the Proto-Celtic *''daru' ...
Old Souq Station) * Dubai →
Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ), formerly known as Constantinople ( grc-gre, Κωνσταντινούπολις; la, Constantinopolis), is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, ...
*Istanbul ( Blue Mosque) *Istanbul (
Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia ( 'Holy Wisdom'; ; ; ), officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque ( tr, Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi), is a mosque and major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The cathedral was originally built as a Greek Ortho ...
& Basilica Cistern) *Istanbul (
Archaeological Museum An archaeology museum is a museum that specializes in the display of archaeological Types Many archaeology museum are in the open air, such as the Ancient Agora of Athens and the Roman Forum. Others display artifacts inside buildings, such as Na ...
) ;Episode summary *At the start of this leg, teams had to travel to the
Jumeirah Beach Hotel Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel, which opened in 1997, is operated by the Dubai-based hotelier Jumeirah. The hotel contains 598 rooms and suites, 19 beachfront villas, and 20 restaurants and bars ...
marina A marina (from Spanish , Portuguese and Italian : ''marina'', "coast" or "shore") is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships o ...
, where they had to wait for the ''Dubai Pearl''
dhow Dhow ( ar, داو, translit=dāwa; mr, script=Latn, dāw) is the generic name of a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts with settee or sometimes lateen sails, used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region. Typically spor ...
and then board the ship to find the skipper, who handed them their next clue. * This leg's Detour was a choice between Count 'Em Up or Price 'Em Up. In Count 'Em Up, teams had to travel to the Al-Arsa Souq and correctly count the number of
dried lime Dried lime, also known as: black lime; ''noomi basra'' (Iraq); ''limoo amani'' (Iran); and ''loomi'' (Oman), is a lime that has lost its water content, usually after having spent a majority of its drying time in the sun. They are used whole, sli ...
s in a sack in order to receive their next clue. In Price 'Em Up, teams had to find a jewellery store in the Gold Souq, where they had to arrange seven pieces of jewellery from the least expensive to the most expensive in order to receive their next clue. *After completing the Detour, teams had to travel on foot to the
Deira Deira ( ; Old Welsh/Cumbric: ''Deywr'' or ''Deifr''; ang, Derenrice or ) was an area of Post-Roman Britain, and a later Anglian kingdom. Etymology The name of the kingdom is of Brythonic origin, and is derived from the Proto-Celtic *''daru' ...
Old Souq station, where they found their next clue. Teams were instructed to fly to
Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ), formerly known as Constantinople ( grc-gre, Κωνσταντινούπολις; la, Constantinopolis), is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, ...
. Once there, teams had to travel to the Blue Mosque, where they had to search the grounds for a
sultan Sultan (; ar, سلطان ', ) is a position with several historical meanings. Originally, it was an Arabic abstract noun meaning "strength", "authority", "rulership", derived from the verbal noun ', meaning "authority" or "power". Later, it ...
, who had their next clue, directing them to the
Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia ( 'Holy Wisdom'; ; ; ), officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque ( tr, Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi), is a mosque and major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The cathedral was originally built as a Greek Ortho ...
. * In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to memorize eight Arabic symbols within the main dome of the Hagia Sophia and then line them up on a vertical column at the Basilica Cistern. They could only go back to the Hagia Sophia once if they were unable to recall the symbols. Once the symbols were ordered correctly, they could retrieve their next clue from a pool of
leech Leeches are segmented parasitic or predatory worms that comprise the subclass Hirudinea within the phylum Annelida. They are closely related to the oligochaetes, which include the earthworm, and like them have soft, muscular segmented bodie ...
es. *Teams had to check in at the pit stop: the
Archaeological Museum An archaeology museum is a museum that specializes in the display of archaeological Types Many archaeology museum are in the open air, such as the Ancient Agora of Athens and the Roman Forum. Others display artifacts inside buildings, such as Na ...
in Istanbul. ;Additional notes * Shane & Andrew chose to use the Anonymous U-Turn on Paul & Steve. *This was a non-elimination leg.


Leg 6 (Turkey)

*Episode 6: "Take a Seat... My Stunning Specimen of a Man!" (2 July 2012) *Prize: A state of the art computer package (awarded to Paul & Steve) *Eliminated: Ross & Tarryn ;Locations *
Istanbul Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ), formerly known as Constantinople ( grc-gre, Κωνσταντινούπολις; la, Constantinopolis), is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, ...
(
Archaeological Museum An archaeology museum is a museum that specializes in the display of archaeological Types Many archaeology museum are in the open air, such as the Ancient Agora of Athens and the Roman Forum. Others display artifacts inside buildings, such as Na ...
) *Istanbul ( Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı) *Istanbul ( Yeni Camii Egyptian Bazaar) *Istanbul (
Rumelihisarı Rumelihisarı (also known as Rumelian Castle and Roumeli Hissar Castle) or Boğazkesen Castle (meaning " Strait-Blocker Castle" or literally "Throat-Cutter Castle") is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the ...
) *Istanbul (Darüzziyafe Restaurant) *Istanbul (
Beyazıt Square Beyazıt Square ( tr, Beyazıt Meydanı) lies to the north of Ordu Caddesi in the district of Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey. Officially named ''Freedom Square'' (), it is more generally known as Beyazıt Square after the early Ottoman Bayezid II Mosqu ...
) ;Episode summary *At the start of this leg, teams had to travel to the Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı, where team members had to scrub each other using a provided bar of soap until the word DETOUR was revealed on the soap in order to receive their next clue. * This leg's Detour was a choice between Shine or Design. In Shine, teams had to choose one of four marked
shoe shine Shoe polish (or boot polish) is a waxy paste, cream, or liquid that is used to polish, shine, and waterproof leather shoes or boots to extend the footwear's life and restore its appearance. Shoe polishes are distinguished by their textures ...
stalls outside Yeni Camii and convince ten locals to have their shoes shined for no less than four liras each in order to receive their next clue. In Design, teams had to find a carpet store in the Egyptian Bazaar, choose a photograph depicting a section of
Turkish carpet Anatolian rug is a term of convenience, commonly used today to denote rugs and carpets woven in Anatolia and its adjacent regions. Geographically, its area of production can be compared to the territories which were historically dominated by the ...
, and find a perfect match among the hundreds of carpets in order to receive their next clue. *After the Detour, teams had to travel to
Rumelihisarı Rumelihisarı (also known as Rumelian Castle and Roumeli Hissar Castle) or Boğazkesen Castle (meaning " Strait-Blocker Castle" or literally "Throat-Cutter Castle") is a medieval fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey, on a series of hills on the ...
in order to find their next clue. * At Rumelihisarı, teams encountered an Intersection, which required two teams to join together to complete all tasks until further notice. The teams were paired up thusly: Paul & Steve and Michelle & Jo, Joseph & Grace and Sticky & Sam, Lucy & Emilia and Shane & Andrew, and James & Sarah and Ross & Tarryn. The joined teams had to choose one of their four members to break through a line of four Turkish oil wrestlers and grab an
oil lamp An oil lamp is a lamp used to produce light continuously for a period of time using an oil-based fuel source. The use of oil lamps began thousands of years ago and continues to this day, although their use is less common in modern times. Th ...
from a table in order to receive their next clue. At this point, teams were no longer joined. * In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to continuously spin with
whirling dervish The Mevlevi Order or Mawlawiyya ( tr, Mevlevilik or Mevleviyye; fa, طریقت مولویه) is a Sufi order that originated in Konya (a city now in Turkey; formerly capital of the Seljuk Sultanate) and which was founded by the followers of Jala ...
es for five minutes in order to receive their next clue. *Teams had to check in at the pit stop:
Beyazıt Square Beyazıt Square ( tr, Beyazıt Meydanı) lies to the north of Ordu Caddesi in the district of Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey. Officially named ''Freedom Square'' (), it is more generally known as Beyazıt Square after the early Ottoman Bayezid II Mosqu ...
in Istanbul. ;Additional note * Paul & Steve chose to Yield Michelle & Jo.


Leg 7 (Turkey → France → Cuba)

*Episode 7: "How Do You Fold Liquid?" (9 July 2012) ;Locations *
Istanbul Istanbul ( , ; tr, İstanbul ), formerly known as Constantinople ( grc-gre, Κωνσταντινούπολις; la, Constantinopolis), is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, ...
(
Beyazıt Square Beyazıt Square ( tr, Beyazıt Meydanı) lies to the north of Ordu Caddesi in the district of Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey. Officially named ''Freedom Square'' (), it is more generally known as Beyazıt Square after the early Ottoman Bayezid II Mosqu ...
) * Istanbul →
Paris, France Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of communes in France with over 20,000 inhabitants, most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), ma ...
*Paris (
Le Cordon Bleu Le Cordon Bleu (French for " The Blue Ribbon") is an international network of hospitality and culinary schools teaching French ''haute cuisine''. Its educational focuses are hospitality management, culinary arts, and gastronomy. The instituti ...
) *
Rungis Rungis () is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France, in the ''département'' of Val-de-Marne. It is best known as the location of the large wholesale food market serving the Paris metropolitan area and beyond, the ''Marché d'Intér ...
( Rungis Wholesale Market) *Paris (Alléosse Cheese Shop) *Paris ( Passerelle Debilly) * Paris →
Havana, Cuba Havana (; Spanish: ''La Habana'' ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center.
(
José Martí International Airport José Martí International Airport , sometimes known by its former name Rancho Boyeros Airport, is an international airport located southwest of the centre of Havana, Cuba, and is a hub for Cubana de Aviación and Aerogaviota, and former Latin ...
) *Havana (Cigar Factory Park) (Unaired) *Havana ( Tropicana Nightclub) *Havana (
Hotel Nacional "Hotel Nacional" ("National Hotel") is a song by Cuban-American recording artist Gloria Estefan. It was released as the second single from her studio album '' Miss Little Havana'' (2011). Written by Estefan, the song portrays the need to dance, ...
) ;Episode summary *At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to fly to
Paris, France Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of communes in France with over 20,000 inhabitants, most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), ma ...
. Once there, teams had to travel to
Le Cordon Bleu Le Cordon Bleu (French for " The Blue Ribbon") is an international network of hospitality and culinary schools teaching French ''haute cuisine''. Its educational focuses are hospitality management, culinary arts, and gastronomy. The instituti ...
in order to find their next clue. * In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to sign up for a cooking class, the first of which could only accommodate four team members and the second of which started an hour later. Team members had to bake a batch of
Grand Marnier Grand Marnier () is a French brand of liqueurs. The brand's best-known product is Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, an orange-flavored liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. It is made from a blend of Cognac brandy, distilled esse ...
soufflé A soufflé is a baked egg-based dish originating in France in the early eighteenth century. Combined with various other ingredients, it can be served as a savory main dish or sweetened as a dessert. The word soufflé is the past participle of t ...
s to the satisfaction of the ''directeur'' in order to receive their next clue. *At the Rungis Wholesale Market, teams had to search among of stalls to find Jean-Marie's cheese cellar, collect a wheel of cheese, and then deliver it undamaged to the Alléosse Cheese Shop away in order to receive their next clue. Teams were directed to the Passerelle Debilly, where teams had to find a painter, who handed them their next clue. Teams were then instructed to fly to
Havana, Cuba Havana (; Spanish: ''La Habana'' ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center.
. Once in Havana, teams had to search the airport parking lot for a marked
classic car A classic car is an older car, typically 25 years or older, though definitions vary.While other languages, such as German and Dutch, may refer to classic cars as "oldtimers", this usage is unknown in English, where "old-timer" refers to an elder ...
which contained their next clue. *Teams had to drive to the Tropicana Nightclub and find the lead
showgirl A showgirl is a female dancer or performer in a stage entertainment show intended to showcase the performer's physical attributes, typically by way of revealing clothing, toplessness, or nudity. History Showgirls date back to the late 180 ...
, who handed them their next clue, which directed them to the pit stop: the
Hotel Nacional "Hotel Nacional" ("National Hotel") is a song by Cuban-American recording artist Gloria Estefan. It was released as the second single from her studio album '' Miss Little Havana'' (2011). Written by Estefan, the song portrays the need to dance, ...
in Havana. ;Additional note * After arriving in Havana, teams encountered a Detour that went unaired. Teams had to choose between rolling
Cuban cigars Cuban cigars are cigars manufactured in Cuba from tobacco grown within that island nation. Historically regarded as among the world's “finest”, they are synonymous with the island's culture and contribute nearly one quarter of the value of al ...
or learning a dance. Sticky & Sam used their Express Pass, the receipt of which in leg 2 had also been unmentioned in the episode as aired, to bypass this Detour. *There was no elimination at the end of this leg; all teams were instead instructed to continue racing.


Leg 8 (Cuba)

*Episode 8: "It's a Pit Pause" (16 July 2012) *Prize: A trip for two to
Queenstown, New Zealand Queenstown ( mi, Tāhuna) is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. It has an urban population of The town is built around an inlet called Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu, a long, thin, Z-shaped lake formed by ...
(awarded to Paul & Steve) *Eliminated: Sticky & Sam ;Locations *
Havana Havana (; Spanish: ''La Habana'' ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center.
(Marina Hemingway) *Havana ( Plaza de la Catedral El Floridita Bar &
Hotel Ambos Mundos The Hotel Ambos Mundos (, '' Both Worlds Hotel'') is a hotel in Havana, Cuba. Built with a square form with five floors, it has an eclectic set of characteristics of 20th-century style architecture. It was built in 1924 on a site that previousl ...
) *
Ciénaga de Zapata Ciénaga de Zapata is one of 14 municipalities of the Matanzas Province, Cuba, and the municipal seat is located at Playa Larga, at the northern end of the Bahia de Cochinos ("Bay of Pigs"). A large part of the municipality is protected as the Za ...
(Crocodile Farm) * Ciénaga de Zapata (Laguna del Tesoro – Hotel Villa Guamá) ;Episode summary *At the Marina Hemingway, teams had to sign up for one of four charter boats the next morning departing 30 minutes apart. They received their next clue after boarding the boat. * In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to either use a
compass A compass is a device that shows the cardinal directions used for navigation and geographic orientation. It commonly consists of a magnetized needle or other element, such as a compass card or compass rose, which can pivot to align itself with ...
and a
nautical chart A nautical chart is a graphic representation of a sea area and adjacent coastal regions. Depending on the scale of the chart, it may show depths of water and heights of land (topographic map), natural features of the seabed, details of the coa ...
with two coordinates to locate a fishing boat with "the old fisherman of the sea" on board or catch a fish if they couldn't find the fisherman in order to receive their next clue. * This leg's Detour was a choice between Che Puzzle or Daiquiri Guzzle. In Che Puzzle, teams had to complete a 90-piece puzzle of
Che Guevara Ernesto Che Guevara (; 14 June 1928The date of birth recorded on /upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Ernesto_Guevara_Acta_de_Nacimiento.jpg his birth certificatewas 14 June 1928, although one tertiary source, (Julia Constenla, quoted ...
at the Plaza de la Catedral in order to receive their next clue. In Daiquiri Guzzle, both team members had to make six
daiquiri The daiquiri (; es, daiquirí ) is a cocktail whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice (typically lime juice), and sugar or other sweetener. The daiquiri is one of the six basic drinks listed in David A. Embury's classic ''The Fine Art o ...
s at El Floridita Bar and then carry them on a tray with one hand to
Ernest Hemingway Ernest Miller Hemingway (July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, and journalist. His economical and understated style—which he termed the iceberg theory—had a strong influence on 20th-century fic ...
's old room at the
Hotel Ambos Mundos The Hotel Ambos Mundos (, '' Both Worlds Hotel'') is a hotel in Havana, Cuba. Built with a square form with five floors, it has an eclectic set of characteristics of 20th-century style architecture. It was built in 1924 on a site that previousl ...
. If none of the daiquiris spilled or were dropped along the way, teams could receive their next clue; otherwise, they had to go back to the bar and make the daiquiris again. *After the Detour, teams had to drive to a crocodile farm in
Ciénaga de Zapata Ciénaga de Zapata is one of 14 municipalities of the Matanzas Province, Cuba, and the municipal seat is located at Playa Larga, at the northern end of the Bahia de Cochinos ("Bay of Pigs"). A large part of the municipality is protected as the Za ...
, where they had to feed
Cuban crocodile The Cuban crocodile (''Crocodylus rhombifer'') is a small-medium species of crocodile endemic to Cuba. Typical length is and typical weight . Large males can reach as much as in length and weigh more than . Despite its smaller size, it is a hig ...
s and then catch a crocodile in order to receive their next clue. Teams were then instructed to travel across the Laguna del Tesoro the pit stop at the Hotel Villa Guamá. ;Additional note * There was a U-Turn vote after the Detour then went unaired. Sticky & Sam were on the receiving end of the U-Turn.


Leg 9 (Cuba → Canada)

*Episode 9: "Why Am I Trying to Ride a Log on Icy Water?" (23 July 2012) *Prize: A$10,000 (awarded to Paul & Steve) *Eliminated: James & Sarah ;Locations *
Havana Havana (; Spanish: ''La Habana'' ) is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana Province, Havana is the country's main port and commercial center.
(
El Capitolio El Capitolio, or the National Capitol Building (''Capitolio Nacional de La Habana''), is a public edifice in Havana, the capital of Cuba. The building was commissioned by Cuban president Gerardo Machado and built from 1926 to 1929 under the d ...
) * Havana →
Vancouver, Canada Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The ...
*Vancouver (
Stanley Park Stanley Park is a public park in British Columbia, Canada that makes up the northwestern half of Vancouver's Downtown Peninsula, surrounded by waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay. The park borders the neighbourhoods of West End and Coal ...
) * Vancouver (
Vancouver Rowing Club Vancouver Rowing Club (VRC) is a rowing club in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Originally formed in 1886 as the Vancouver Boating Club, the first clubhouse was built a year later. In 1890 one of the city's early athletic rivalries began whe ...
→ Harbour Green Park Dock) *Vancouver (Nicole Sleeth Studio) * North Vancouver (The Learning Lodge) * North Vancouver (
Grouse Mountain Skyride Grouse are a group of birds from the order Galliformes, in the family Phasianidae. Grouse are presently assigned to the tribe Tetraonini (formerly the subfamily Tetraoninae and the family Tetraonidae), a classification supported by mitochondri ...
) *Vancouver (CRAB Park at Portside) ;Episode summary *At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to fly to
Vancouver, Canada Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The ...
. Once in Vancouver, teams had to travel to
Stanley Park Stanley Park is a public park in British Columbia, Canada that makes up the northwestern half of Vancouver's Downtown Peninsula, surrounded by waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay. The park borders the neighbourhoods of West End and Coal ...
, where they had to find the
totem pole Totem poles ( hai, gyáaʼaang) are monumental carvings found in western Canada and the northwestern United States. They are a type of Northwest Coast art, consisting of poles, posts or pillars, carved with symbols or figures. They are usually m ...
s and watch a traditional Squamish
First Nations First Nations or first peoples may refer to: * Indigenous peoples, for ethnic groups who are the earliest known inhabitants of an area. Indigenous groups *First Nations is commonly used to describe some Indigenous groups including: **First Natio ...
dance before receiving a blessing by the chief along with their next clue. Teams were instructed to collect two paddles and take them to the
Vancouver Rowing Club Vancouver Rowing Club (VRC) is a rowing club in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Originally formed in 1886 as the Vancouver Boating Club, the first clubhouse was built a year later. In 1890 one of the city's early athletic rivalries began whe ...
. * In this season's only Fast Forward, one team had to travel to an art studio, where they had to strip
nude Nudity is the state of being in which a human is without clothing. The loss of body hair was one of the physical characteristics that marked the biological evolution of modern humans from their hominin ancestors. Adaptations related to h ...
and
model A model is an informative representation of an object, person or system. The term originally denoted the Plan_(drawing), plans of a building in late 16th-century English, and derived via French and Italian ultimately from Latin ''modulus'', a mea ...
for six artists. Once the students completed their sketches, the art teacher hand the team the Fast Forward award. Paul & Steve won the Fast Forward. *Teams who did not pursue the Fast Forward had to choose a
kayak A kayak is a small, narrow watercraft which is typically propelled by means of a double-bladed paddle. The word kayak originates from the Greenlandic word ''qajaq'' (). The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each se ...
and paddle to the Harbour Green Park dock. There, they had to decipher a series of
maritime flags A maritime flag is a flag designated for use on ships, boats, and other watercraft. Naval flags are considered important at sea and the rules and regulations for the flying of flags are strictly enforced. The flag flown is related to the country ...
so as to spell out a nautical phrase – ''"Three sheets to the wind, splice to the mainbrace, weigh anchor, and set sail."'' – in order to receive their next clue. * This leg's Detour was a choice between Toss or Tumble. Both Detours options required that teams travel to The Learning Lodge near Rice Lake and don
lumberjack Lumberjacks are mostly North American workers in the logging industry who perform the initial harvesting and transport of trees for ultimate processing into forest products. The term usually refers to loggers in the era (before 1945 in the Unite ...
clothing. In Toss, teams had to throw an
axe An axe ( sometimes ax in American English; see spelling differences) is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood, to harvest timber, as a weapon, and as a ceremonial or heraldic symbol. The axe has ma ...
at a target from away and score 10 shots out of 40 in order to receive their next clue. In Tumble, teams had to roll a log so that it rotated 10 times in a pool of water in order to receive their next clue. If a team member fell off the log, they had to swap with their partner to continue. * In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to stand on top of a
cable car Cable car most commonly refers to the following cable transportation systems: * Aerial lift, such as aerial tramways and gondola lifts, in which the vehicle is suspended in the air from a cable ** Aerial tramway ** Chairlift ** Gondola lift *** Bi ...
riding up toward the top of
Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain is one of the North Shore Mountains of the Pacific Ranges in the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With a maximum elevation of over 1,200m (4,100ft) at its peak, the mountain is the site of a ...
and grab three flags as they passed in order to receive their next clue. *Teams had to check in at the pit stop: the CRAB Park at Portside in Vancouver.


Leg 10 (Canada)

*Episode 10: "I Do My Riding Better in the Bedroom" (13 August 2012) *Prize: A$10,000 (awarded to Shane & Andrew) *Eliminated: Lucy & Emilia ;Locations *
Vancouver Vancouver ( ) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the List of cities in British Columbia, most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the ...
(
Coal Harbour Coal Harbour is the name for a section of Burrard Inlet lying between Vancouver's Downtown Peninsula and the Brockton Point of Stanley Park. It has also now become the name of the neighbourhood adjacent to its southern shoreline. Neighbourhoo ...
Marina A marina (from Spanish , Portuguese and Italian : ''marina'', "coast" or "shore") is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships o ...
) * Vancouver (
The Westin Bayshore The Westin Bayshore is a hotel overlooking Coal Harbour in Vancouver, British Columbia. Description The hotel has 499 rooms, and is located in two buildings, one of which was formerly a low-rise building built in 1961 and one is a newer tower bu ...
) → Banff (Banff National Park Administration Building) *Banff (Wild Bill's Saloon) * Canmore ( Rundle Mountain) * Lake Louise (
Lake Louise Ski Resort The Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola is a ski resort in western Canada, located in Banff National Park near the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. Located west of Banff, Lake Louise is one of three major ski resorts within Banff National ...
) *
Banff National Park Banff National Park is Canada's oldest National Parks of Canada, national park, established in 1885 as Rocky Mountains Park. Located in Alberta's Rockies, Alberta's Rocky Mountains, west of Calgary, Banff encompasses of mountainous terrain, wi ...
(
Great Divide Trail The Great Divide Trail (GDT) is a wilderness hiking trail in the Canadian Rockies. The trail closely follows the Great Divide between Alberta and British Columbia, crossing the divide more than 30 times. Its southern terminus is in Waterton La ...
) *Lake Louise (
Chateau Lake Louise The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a Fairmont hotel on the eastern shore of Lake Louise, near Banff, Alberta. The original hotel was gradually developed at the turn of the 20th century by the Canadian Pacific Railway and was thus "kin" to its ...
) *Banff (
Banff Springs Hotel The Fairmont Banff Springs, formerly and commonly known as the Banff Springs Hotel, is a historic hotel located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The entire town including the hotel, is situated in Banff National Park, a national park managed by Park ...
) ;Episode summary *At the start of this leg, teams had to travel to
The Westin Bayshore The Westin Bayshore is a hotel overlooking Coal Harbour in Vancouver, British Columbia. Description The hotel has 499 rooms, and is located in two buildings, one of which was formerly a low-rise building built in 1961 and one is a newer tower bu ...
hotel, where they had to sign up for one of two buses, the first of which carried only two teams and departed an hour before the second, to their next destination:
Banff, Alberta Banff is a town within Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It is located in Alberta's Rockies along the Trans-Canada Highway, approximately west of Calgary and east of Lake Louise. At above Banff is the community with the second highest e ...
. Once there, teams had to travel to Wild Bill's Saloon, where they had to ride a
mechanical bull A mechanical bull, also known as a bucking machine, is a device that replicates the sensation of riding a bucking animal, such as a rodeo bull or horse popularized by Sherwood Cryer. It is usually powered by a variable-speed electric motor. Pad ...
for a combined total of at least sixty seconds in order to receive their next clue, which directed them to Rundle Mountain in Canmore. Shane & Andrew won a 30-minute head start on the Roadblock for lasting on the bull the longest. * In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to ice climb to the top of a frozen
waterfall A waterfall is a point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep drops. Waterfalls also occur where meltwater drops over the edge of a tabular iceberg or ice shelf. Waterfalls can be formed in several wa ...
using
ice axe An ice axe is a multi-purpose hiking and climbing tool used by mountaineers in both the ascent and descent of routes that involve snow, ice, or frozen conditions. Its use depends on the terrain: in its simplest role it is used like a walking ...
s and
crampons A crampon is a traction device that is attached to footwear to improve mobility on snow and ice during ice climbing. Besides ice climbing, crampons are also used for secure travel on snow and ice, such as crossing glaciers, snowfields and ice ...
in order to retrieve their next clue. *After the Roadblock, teams had to drive themselves to the
Lake Louise Ski Resort The Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola is a ski resort in western Canada, located in Banff National Park near the village of Lake Louise, Alberta. Located west of Banff, Lake Louise is one of three major ski resorts within Banff National ...
in Lake Louise and pick up ski equipment before taking the
ski lift A ski lift is a mechanism for transporting skiers up a hill. Ski lifts are typically a paid service at ski resorts. The first ski lift was built in 1908 by German Robert Winterhalder in Schollach/Eisenbach, Hochschwarzwald. Types * Aerial l ...
up the mountain. * This leg's Detour was a choice between Search or Ski. In Search, teams had to use an avalanche rescue beacon to search a area for a transmitter buried beneath the snow that they could exchange for their next clue. In Ski, both team members had to complete a
slalom skiing Slalom is an alpine skiing and alpine snowboarding discipline, involving skiing between poles or gates. These are spaced more closely than those in giant slalom, super-G, super giant slalom and Downhill (ski competition), downhill, necessitating ...
course by weaving past all of the flags in order to receive their next clue. *After the Detour, teams had to travel through the
Great Divide Trail The Great Divide Trail (GDT) is a wilderness hiking trail in the Canadian Rockies. The trail closely follows the Great Divide between Alberta and British Columbia, crossing the divide more than 30 times. Its southern terminus is in Waterton La ...
in
Banff National Park Banff National Park is Canada's oldest National Parks of Canada, national park, established in 1885 as Rocky Mountains Park. Located in Alberta's Rockies, Alberta's Rocky Mountains, west of Calgary, Banff encompasses of mountainous terrain, wi ...
, where they had to lead a team of
sled dog A sled dog is a dog trained and used to pull a land vehicle in Dog harness, harness, most commonly a Dog sled, sled over snow. Sled dogs have been used in the Arctic for at least 8,000 years and, along with watercraft, were the only transport ...
s around a course in order to find their next clue, which directed them to
Chateau Lake Louise The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a Fairmont hotel on the eastern shore of Lake Louise, near Banff, Alberta. The original hotel was gradually developed at the turn of the 20th century by the Canadian Pacific Railway and was thus "kin" to its ...
. There, teams had to use an assortment of provided items to extract their clue from an
ice sculpture Ice sculpture is a form of sculpture that uses ice as the raw material. Sculptures from ice can be abstract or realistic and can be functional or purely decorative. Ice sculptures are generally associated with special or extravagant events because ...
. *Teams had to check in at the pit stop: the
Banff Springs Hotel The Fairmont Banff Springs, formerly and commonly known as the Banff Springs Hotel, is a historic hotel located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The entire town including the hotel, is situated in Banff National Park, a national park managed by Park ...
. ;Additional note *After completing the slalom segment of the Ski option of the Detour, teams had to place photos of the teams who finished last in the previous nine legs of the race in chronological order in order to receive their next clue. This segment of the Detour went unaired.


Leg 11 (Canada → China)

*Episode 11: "You Have a Smiley Face on Front" (14 August 2012) *Prize: A$10,000 (awarded to Michelle & Jo) *Eliminated: Joseph & Grace ;Locations * Banff (
Banff Springs Hotel The Fairmont Banff Springs, formerly and commonly known as the Banff Springs Hotel, is a historic hotel located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The entire town including the hotel, is situated in Banff National Park, a national park managed by Park ...
) * Banff →
Calgary Calgary ( ) is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Prairie Provinces. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, makin ...
* Calgary →
Beijing, China } Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 ...
*Beijing ( Ghost Street) *Beijing (Liang An Yi Jia) *Beijing (Wuzhisheng Foot Reflection Health Center) *Beijing (
Marco Polo Bridge The Marco Polo Bridge or Lugou Bridge () is a stone bridge located 15 km southwest of Beijing's city center in the Fengtai District. It bridges the Yongding River, a major tributary of Hai River. Situated at the eastern end of the bridge ...
) *Beijing (
Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China (, literally "ten thousand ''li'' wall") is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic grou ...
Mutianyu Mutianyu () is a section of the Great Wall of China located in Huairou District within the city limits of Beijing northeast of the center of the city. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianh ...
) *Beijing (
Forbidden City The Forbidden City () is a Chinese palace, palace complex in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, at the center of the Imperial City, Beijing, Imperial City of Beijing. It is surrounded by numerous opulent imperial gardens and temples includ ...
Tàimiào Temple) ;Episode summary *At the start of this leg, teams were instructed to travel by bus to
Calgary Calgary ( ) is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Prairie Provinces. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, makin ...
, and then fly to
Beijing, China } Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 ...
. Once in Beijing, teams had to find a marked stall on Ghost Street in order to find their next clue. * This leg's Detour was a choice between Waiter or Wheel. In Waiter, teams had to take food orders from eight customers in
Mandarin Chinese Mandarin (; ) is a group of Chinese (Sinitic) dialects that are natively spoken across most of northern and southwestern China. The group includes the Beijing dialect, the basis of the phonology of Standard Chinese, the official language of ...
and recite each order to the chef. If they pronounced the orders correctly, the chef gave them the meals to serve to the customers. Once every customer received their correct meal, teams received their next clue. In Wheel, team members had to spin a
lazy Susan A Lazy Susan is a turntable (rotating tray) placed on a table or countertop to aid in distributing food. Lazy Susans may be made from a variety of materials but are usually glass, wood, or plastic. They are circular and placed in the centre of a ...
with the names of Chinese delicacies on it and their partner had to eat whatever it landed on. After each team member ate two dishes, they received their next clue. *At the Wuzhisheng Foot Reflection Health Center, both team members had to endure a ten-minute
reflexology Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medical practice involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, ears, and hands. This is done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of ...
foot massage Massage is the manipulation of the body's soft tissues. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet or a device. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain. In Eu ...
before receiving their next clue. In the event that racers could not bear the painful part of the massage, they could pull their foot away to signal the masseuse to stop; however, they would have to restart the massage from the beginning. Teams then had to travel to the
Marco Polo Bridge The Marco Polo Bridge or Lugou Bridge () is a stone bridge located 15 km southwest of Beijing's city center in the Fengtai District. It bridges the Yongding River, a major tributary of Hai River. Situated at the eastern end of the bridge ...
, where they had to count the number of lion head statues on the bridge in order to receive their next clue. * In this leg's Roadblock, one team member had to pass through nine rows of warriors in order to retrieve their next clue. In each row, only one warrior would let them through and the others would block them. If the team member were blocked by a warrior three times, they had to go back to the first row and start again. *Teams had to check in at the pit stop: Tàimiào Temple at the
Forbidden City The Forbidden City () is a Chinese palace, palace complex in Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, at the center of the Imperial City, Beijing, Imperial City of Beijing. It is surrounded by numerous opulent imperial gardens and temples includ ...
in Beijing. ;Additional note *Joseph & Grace failed to make it to the required area of the
Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China (, literally "ten thousand ''li'' wall") is a series of fortifications that were built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China as protection against various nomadic grou ...
for the Roadblock after travelling to the
Inner Mongolian Inner Mongolia, officially the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. Its border includes most of the length of China's border with the country of Mongolia. Inner Mongolia also accounts for a ...
section of the Great Wall instead. After all of the other teams had checked in, Grant came out to their location to inform them of their elimination.


Leg 12 (China → Australia)

*Episode 12: "I'm Sorry My Looks, My Facial Expressions Annoy You!" (15 August 2012) *Winners: Shane & Andrew *Runners-up: Paul & Steve *Third place: Michelle & Jo ;Locations *
Beijing } Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 ...
Guilin Guilin ( Standard Zhuang: ''Gveilinz''; alternatively romanized as Kweilin) is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is situated on the west bank of the Li River and borders Hunan to the nort ...
*Guilin ( Guihu Lake ') *Guilin (
Lijiang River The Li River or Li Jiang () is the name for the upper reaches of the Gui River in northwestern Guangxi, China. It is part of the Xijiang River system in the Pearl River Basin. The river flows from Xing'an County to Pingle County, where the kars ...
) *
Yangshuo County Yangshuo County () is a county under the jurisdiction of Guilin City, in the northeast of Guangxi, China. Its seat is located in Yangshuo Town. Surrounded by karst peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River it is easily accessible by bus or by ...
(Kindergarten School) * Baisha (Baisha Market) * Guilin →
Brisbane, Queensland Brisbane ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the states and territories of Australia, Australian state of Queensland, and the list of cities in Australia by population, third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a populati ...
(
Brisbane Airport Brisbane Airport is the primary international airport serving Brisbane and South East Queensland. The airport services 31 airlines flying to 50 domestic and 29 international destinations, in total amounting to more than 22.7 million passeng ...
) *Brisbane (Captain Burke Park) *Brisbane (
Boggo Road Gaol Boggo Road Gaol in Brisbane, Australia, was Queensland’s main jail from the 1880s to the 1980s, by which time it had become notorious for poor conditions and rioting. Located on Annerley Road in Dutton Park, an inner southern suburb of Brisbane ...
) * Brisbane →
Fraser Island Fraser Island (Butchulla: ) is a World Heritage-listed island along the south-eastern coast in the Wide Bay–Burnett region, Queensland, Australia. The island is approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane, and is within the Fraser ...
(75 Mile Beach) *Fraser Island (
Lake McKenzie Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) is a perched lake on K'gari (Fraser Island), K'gari in Queensland, Australia. The lake is located in the Great Sandy National Park. The lake is located 6.2 km southeast of Kingfisher Resort. It is 1,200 me ...
) ;Episode summary *During the pit stop, all teams were flown from
Beijing } Beijing ( ; ; ), alternatively romanized as Peking ( ), is the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is the center of power and development of the country. Beijing is the world's most populous national capital city, with over 21 ...
to
Guilin Guilin ( Standard Zhuang: ''Gveilinz''; alternatively romanized as Kweilin) is a prefecture-level city in the northeast of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is situated on the west bank of the Li River and borders Hunan to the nort ...
and began the final leg at Guihu Lake. *At the start of the leg, teams had to don traditional fishermen outfits before paddling onto the
Lijiang River The Li River or Li Jiang () is the name for the upper reaches of the Gui River in northwestern Guangxi, China. It is part of the Xijiang River system in the Pearl River Basin. The river flows from Xing'an County to Pingle County, where the kars ...
, where they had to ask fishermen ''"Do you have something for me?"'' in
Mandarin Chinese Mandarin (; ) is a group of Chinese (Sinitic) dialects that are natively spoken across most of northern and southwestern China. The group includes the Beijing dialect, the basis of the phonology of Standard Chinese, the official language of ...
until they received their next clue. If they asked a wrong fisherman, they were given a fish instead. * This season's final Detour required teams to travel to a kindergarten school in
Yangshuo County Yangshuo County () is a county under the jurisdiction of Guilin City, in the northeast of Guangxi, China. Its seat is located in Yangshuo Town. Surrounded by karst peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River it is easily accessible by bus or by ...
to complete either Teach or Learn. In Teach, teams had to teach one kindergartner ten
Australian slang Australian English is a major variety of the English language spoken throughout Australia. Most of the vocabulary of Australian English is shared with British English, though there are notable differences. The vocabulary of Australia is drawn ...
words. Once their student correctly recited all ten words to the teacher, teams received their next clue. In Learn, teams were taught how to say the same ten Australian slang words in Mandarin Chinese by one of the kindergartners. If teams could recite all ten words correctly to the teacher, they received their next clue. *After the Detour, teams had to travel to the Baisha Market, where they had to convince ten locals to buy a vegetable slicer for no less than ¥5 each in order to receive their next clue. Teams were then instructed to fly to
Brisbane, Queensland Brisbane ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the states and territories of Australia, Australian state of Queensland, and the list of cities in Australia by population, third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a populati ...
. Once in Brisbane, teams had to search the airport parking lot for a marked vehicle, which contained their next clue, directing them to Captain Burke Park. *Teams were then directed to the
Boggo Road Gaol Boggo Road Gaol in Brisbane, Australia, was Queensland’s main jail from the 1880s to the 1980s, by which time it had become notorious for poor conditions and rioting. Located on Annerley Road in Dutton Park, an inner southern suburb of Brisbane ...
, where teams had to find a
prison warden The warden (United States, US, Canada) or governor (United Kingdom, UK, Australia), also known as a superintendent (US, South Asia) or director (UK, New Zealand), is the official who is in charge of a prison. Name In the United States and Canad ...
with their next clue. One team member then had to answer five questions and their partner had to match the answers in order to receive their next clue. : *Teams were directed to
Archerfield Airport Archerfield can refer to: * Archerfield, Queensland, a suburb in Brisbane, Australia **Archerfield Airport **RAAF Station Archerfield, a former RAAF base at Archerfield Airport *Archerfield Estate and Links Archerfield and Archerfield Links are a ...
, where they had to board a charter flight to their final destination:
Fraser Island Fraser Island (Butchulla: ) is a World Heritage-listed island along the south-eastern coast in the Wide Bay–Burnett region, Queensland, Australia. The island is approximately north of the state capital, Brisbane, and is within the Fraser ...
. Once on Fraser Island, teams had to drive themselves to
Lake McKenzie Lake McKenzie (Boorangoora) is a perched lake on K'gari (Fraser Island), K'gari in Queensland, Australia. The lake is located in the Great Sandy National Park. The lake is located 6.2 km southeast of Kingfisher Resort. It is 1,200 me ...
to find their next clue. * In this season's final Roadblock, one team member had to wade out to clue boxes in the lake which each contained a multiple choice question based on previous legs. Then they had to place coloured rings around the clue boxes which corresponded to the correct answer. If they got the questions right, they received the final clue. : *After the Roadblock, teams had to dig up a
treasure chest Treasure (from la, thesaurus from Greek language ''thēsauros'', "treasure store") is a concentration of wealth — often originating from ancient history — that is considered lost and/or forgotten until rediscovered. Some jurisdictions leg ...
containing A$250,000 and carry it across the nearby finish line.


Ratings

* Episode 3, aired on 13 June in most areas and 14 June in New South Wales, Queensland and Australian Capital Territory and because of that, it is unknown how many people watched the show in each area as this episode was not in the top 20 on either night. * No episodes aired between 30 July and 6 August, to avoid clashing with the
2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the ...
.


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