Australia vs. New Zealand Plot
For the first time in The Amazing Race history two countries will be pitted against each other in The Amazing Race Australia vs. New Zealand! The Trans-Tasman rivalry will get a new playing field when ten teams of two – five from Australia and five from New Zealand – race through ten countries, six continents and almost 90,000kms in the true adventure of a lifetime. The last team to finish each leg faces the prospect of elimination, and the team that finishes first at the end will collect the grand prize of $250,000. What tactics will play out in the Race? Will teams bond under their national flag, or will ambition and personal pride triumph over patriotism?
The Amazing Race Australia Australia vs. New Zealand aired on August 4th, 2014.
Australia vs. New Zealand Episodes
1. I Gotta Have Two Legs to Run the Race!
The new teams, made up of five Australian teams and five New Zealand teams, begin their journey at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
2. She's Got One Hell of a Body on Her and She Just Used It
After a relaxing night's rest, the teams travel from New Zealand to Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia.
3. Proper Preparation Prevents Piss-Poor Performance
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.
4. We Have A Lot of Experience with Poo
The remaining teams make their way to Namibia in Africa and come face to face with the local wildlife. Tension is running high and threatens to turn physical between Kiwis Jono and Johnny.
5. Right Now I Don't Care If He Pees in His Pants
Teams are heading for a culture shock when they hit the freezing temperatures of St Petersburg Russia. A task to re-code naval flag signals divides alliances.
6. I'm Not Going to Come Last, I'm Just Going to Die on The Amazing Race
With no rest, teams are still racing and heading for central Russia; after a long train trip, they face a nation vs. nation challenge; teams from the losing nation face the prospect of elimination.
7. There's A Lot of Bones In This, I Really Don't Wanna Die
Teams travel to Lisbon, Portugal where they are put through the basics of singing, counting and reading detail in their clues; newlyweds Ashleigh and Jarrod face the biggest test of their relationship.
8. I Can't Feel My Nadz!
From Portugal, the teams travel to Croatia and the old city of Dubrovnik where they have trouble negotiating the old cobbled streets. In tests of strength and endurance, only those with focus will achieve.
9. Dude, We Don't Want To Go To Your House
The teams race across Buenos Aires, Argentina; the teams must tackle preparing a horse for a polo match, tango dancing and locating the city's icons.
10. At Least We Did Better Than the Kiwis
In the final leg, three Australian teams fly to Los Angeles to battle it out for the chance to win $250,000.
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