The Amazing Race Australia is 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.

The Amazing Race Australia - Netflix

Type: Reality

Languages: English

Status: To Be Determined

Runtime: 75 minutes

Premier: 2011-05-16

The Amazing Race Australia - The Amazing Race Australia - Netflix

The Amazing Race Australia is an Australian reality game show based on the American TV series, The Amazing Race. On 19 July 2010, Seven Network purchased the format rights to produce the Australian series. The first two series of the show was produced by activeTV in association with ABC Studios. The third series was produced in-house by the Seven Network. It is distributed by Disney Media Distribution Asia Pacific. The host for the show is New Zealand-born actor Grant Bowler. It is the third Asia-Pacific version of the franchise after The Amazing Race Asia (also produced by activeTV) and The Amazing Race: China Rush; however, it is the first adaptation by a country with English as its first language. The grand prize for the winning team is A$250,000.

The Amazing Race Australia - Reception - Netflix

The premiere episode of series 1 was placed in top 5 ratings behind MasterChef Australia, Come Fly with Me and two nightly news. It had more viewers in the Melbourne and its regional area during the week of 15–21 May 2011.

The Amazing Race Australia - References - Netflix