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The Amazing Race Australia 3
Season 3
The Amazing Race Australia v New Zealand logo.jpg
Presented by Grant Bowler
No. of teams10
WinnerDaniel Little & Ryan Thomas
No. of legs10
Distance traveled90,000 km (56,000 mi)
No. of episodes10
Release
Original network Seven Network (AU)
TVNZ (TV2) (NZ)
Original release4 August (2014-08-04) 
25 September 2014 (2014-09-25)
Additional information
Filming dates7 March (2014-03-07) 
30 March 2014 (2014-03-30)
Season chronology
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(on Network 10)

The Amazing Race Australia 3 is the third season of The Amazing Race Australia , an Australian reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race . Officially titled The Amazing Race Australia v New Zealand and hosted by Grant Bowler, it featured ten teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship (five from Australia and five from New Zealand), in a race around the world to win the grand prize of A$250,000. This season visited six continents and ten countries and travelled over 90,000 kilometres (56,000 mi) during ten legs. Starting at Uluru, racers travelled through New Zealand, Cambodia, Thailand, Namibia, Russia, Portugal, Croatia, Argentina and the United States before returning to Australia and finishing in Port Campbell. New twists introduced in this season include awarding the winners of the first leg a second Express Pass that they had to give to another team, the Nation vs. Nation task and the Speed Bump. The season premiered on Australia's Seven Network on 4 August 2014 after The X-Factor and on New Zealand's TV2 on 5 August 2014 after My Kitchen Rules 5. The season concluded in Australia on 25 September 2014 and in New Zealand on 7 October 2014.

The finalists were all Australian teams, with intensive care nurses Daniel Little and Ryan Thomas winning this season. Dating turned-engaged bodybuilders Sally Yamamoto and Tyson Smith finished in second place, and newlyweds Ashleigh and Jarrod Jende finished in third place.

Production

Development and Filming

The Starting Line for The Amazing Race Australia v New Zealand took place near Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Ayers-Rock.jpg
The Starting Line for The Amazing Race Australia v New Zealand took place near Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park.

On 14 August 2012, Seven Network announced it was looking for contestants for a third series of The Amazing Race Australia. [1] Despite calling for contestant applications, the show was absent in the Seven Network's 2013 upfronts and was replaced by an unsuccessful revival of the Australian version of The Mole. [2]

The series was renewed again on 22 October 2013. [3] It was also announced that Seven's in-house production company, Seven Productions, would produce the series. ActiveTV, the production company involved in the show's first two series, would no longer be involved. [4]

Filming began in March 2014 at Uluru in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. Production wrapped on March 30, 2014, in Port Campbell, Victoria. [5] This season travelled across six continents and ten countries, all of which were first-time visits, covering over 90,000 kilometres (56,000 mi). [6]

Instead of being marked for elimination for finishing last in a non-elimination leg, the Speed Bump was introduced on this series. It required the team that finished last in a non-elimination leg to perform an additional task at some point during the next leg. The Salvage Pass also returned; however, it was awarded to the team that arrived first in the sixth leg rather than the first.

Casting

Applications for the third edition originally opened during the second season, despite the show not being officially renewed by Seven Network. [7] When the show was officially renewed for 2014, applications opened again, including to citizens of New Zealand. Applicants who applied previously were given a chance to update their application. This second round of applications ended on 18 December 2013. [8]

Marketing

Kathmandu, John West Tuna and Virgin Australia were the sponsors for this series.[ citation needed ]

Cast

Elizabeth Grant Elizabeth Grant.jpeg
Elizabeth Grant

The cast included Jesse O'Brien, who was previously a contestant on the first season of New Zealand Idol . He withdrew from the season to attend to the birth of his daughter. He then returned for the second season. [9] Well-known Australian anthropologist Elizabeth Grant participated with her son, Todd. During leg 6, Tyson Smith proposed to Sally Yamamoto on their fourth anniversary, and she accepted.

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Inga Lederhaus27Pageant Models Perth, Western Australia Eliminated 1st
(in Mesopotamia, New Zealand)
Tiharna McGregor26
Elizabeth Grant 50Mother & Son Adelaide, South Australia Eliminated 2nd
(in Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Todd Grant25
Aston Garratt32Feisty Friends Auckland, New Zealand Eliminated 3rd
(in Koh Poda, Thailand)
Christie Orr35
Emily Trenberth24Siblings Christchurch, New Zealand Eliminated 4th
(in Khomas Region, Namibia)
Jono Trenberth26
John Charles35Best Mates Christchurch, New Zealand Eliminated 5th
(in Kostroma, Russia)
Murray Roeske35 Wellington, New Zealand
Cat O'Brien38Foster Parents Hamilton, New Zealand Eliminated 6th
(in Dubrovnik, Croatia)
Jesse O'Brien36
Carla Beazley37Fitness Mums Tauranga, New Zealand Eliminated 7th
(in Tigre, Argentina)
Hereni Fulton42
Ashleigh Jende27Newlyweds Melbourne, Victoria Third place
Jarrod Jende28
Sally Yamamoto33Dating Bodybuilders
(Legs 1–6)
Engaged Bodybuilders
(Legs 6–10)
Perth, Western Australia Runners-up
Tyson Smith38
Daniel Little28Intensive Care Nurses Sydney, New South Wales Winners
Ryan Thomas32
Future appearances

In 2019, Jonathan "Jono" Trenberth appeared on the third season of Married at First Sight NZ. [10]

Results

The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order.

Team placement (by leg)
Team 1 x [a] 2 3 4 5 + [b] 6 x [a] 7 8 9 10
Daniel & Ryan4th3rd3rd6th3rd1st1st§ [c] 3rdƒ [d] 3rd1st
Sally & Tyson9th4th4th [e] 5th4th3rd4th1st2nd2nd
Ashleigh & Jarrod6th7th5th3rd2nd2nd5th2nd1st3rd
Carla & Hereni2nd8th6th1stε [f] 5th5th2nd4th4th
Cat & Jesse8th5th7th4th6th [g] 4th3rd5th
John & Murray1st2ndε [f] [h] 1st [e] 2nd1st6th
Emily & Jono3rd1st2nd7th
Aston & Christie7th6th8th
Elizabeth & Todd5th9th
Inga & Tiharna10th
Notes
  1. 1 2 This leg featured a Nation vs. Nation task.
  2. This leg featured an Intersection. The teams were paired up thusly: John & Murray and Ashleigh & Jarrod, Daniel & Ryan and Sally & Tyson, and Carla & Hereni and Cat & Jesse.
  3. This team used their Salvage advantage on this leg.
  4. This team won the Fast Forward on this leg.
  5. 1 2 John & Murray chose to use the U-Turn on Sally & Tyson.
  6. 1 2 This team used their Express Pass to bypass one of the tasks on this leg.
  7. This team arrived last at the Pit Stop, but they were instructed to continue racing.
  8. John & Murray initially arrived 1st, but had not paid their tuk-tuk driver. They were required to settle the bill before being allowed to check in. Emily & Jono checked in during this time, dropping John & Murray to 2nd.

Race summary

The route of The Amazing Race Australia 3 (Australia v New Zealand) The Amazing Race Australia 3 map.png
The route of The Amazing Race Australia 3 (Australia v New Zealand)
Destinations ISO 7001 PI TF 001.svg Air travel    Legenda kolej.svg Rail travel    Ferry.png Water travel    Bus-logo.svg Bus travel
Maki-heliport-15.svg Helicopter travel    Maki-bicycle-15.svg Bicycle travel    Maki-aerialway-15.svg Gondola travel
Route Markers Detour icon.svg Detour    Roadblock icon.svg Roadblock    Fast Forward icon.svg Fast Forward    Face Off icon.svg Nation vs. Nation
Intersection icon.svg Intersection    U-Turn icon.svg U-Turn    Speed Bump icon.svg Speed Bump    TAR-Pacific-pitstop-icon.png Pit Stop

Leg 1 (Australia → New Zealand)

On the first leg, teams whitewater rafted down New Zealand's Rangitata River. Rangitata River02.jpg
On the first leg, teams whitewater rafted down New Zealand's Rangitata River.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 2 (New Zealand → Cambodia)

For the Roadblock in Cambodia, teams visited Angkor Wat, where they counted the temple's monks. Angkor Wat W-Seite.jpg
For the Roadblock in Cambodia, teams visited Angkor Wat, where they counted the temple's monks.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 3 (Cambodia → Thailand)

The island of Ko Poda served as the Pit Stop for this leg. Koh Poda 7.jpg
The island of Ko Poda served as the Pit Stop for this leg.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 4 (Thailand → Namibia)

While in Namibia, teams had to sing in the local San language with the San children. Naankuse Clever Cubs School.jpg
While in Namibia, teams had to sing in the local San language with the San children.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 5 (Namibia → Russia)

The Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg was the fifth Pit Stop. Auferstehungskirche683.jpg
The Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg was the fifth Pit Stop.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 6 (Russia)

This leg's Nation vs. Nation task required teams to play with Russia's traditional doll, the matryoshka. Foire de Paris 2011 - Artisanat russe - 003.jpg
This leg's Nation vs. Nation task required teams to play with Russia's traditional doll, the matryoshka.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 7 (Russia → Portugal)

After arriving in Lisbon, teams visited the Belem Tower to perform a Fado song. Torre de Belem Lisboa Richard Bartz.jpg
After arriving in Lisbon, teams visited the Belém Tower to perform a Fado song.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 8 (Portugal → Croatia)

The Old Town of Dubrovnik in Croatia was highlighted during this leg, including Fort Bokar. Dubrovnik sea.jpg
The Old Town of Dubrovnik in Croatia was highlighted during this leg, including Fort Bokar.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 9 (Croatia → Argentina)

In Buenos Aires, teams visited El Ateneo Grand Splendid, a former theater that was turned into a bookstore. El Ateneo bookstore (5459414085).jpg
In Buenos Aires, teams visited El Ateneo Grand Splendid, a former theater that was turned into a bookstore.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 10 (Argentina → United States → Australia)

Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell National Park was the site of the final Roadblock and the finish line of The Amazing Race Australia v New Zealand. Loch Ard Gorge June 2012 001.JPG
Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell National Park was the site of the final Roadblock and the finish line of The Amazing Race Australia v New Zealand.
Locations
Episode summary
LegCountryItem
1New Zealand Gumboots
2CambodiaGolden leaves
3Thailand Coconut
4Namibia Bow
5Russia Ushanka
6Russia Auger
7Portugal Sword
8CroatiaRed kerchief
9Argentina Polo mallet
Additional notes

Ratings

Australian Ratings

All ratings data in Australia are taken from the five major metropolitan centres. Data from regional areas is not accounted for. Due to poor programming from Channel 7 there is no set time-slot, but the start time for the show was around 8:40 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. Times are taken from Electronic Programming Guides which still may not be accurate as to the real start time. Despite the lower ratings compared to the previous series, the show rated well in time shift, often being among the highest viewership gainers for the night.

#AirdateTimeslotOvernight Viewers7 Day Time-shift
(Rank)
Ref
SydneyMelbourneBrisbaneAdelaidePerthTotal (Rank)
14 August 20149:07 pm – 11:02 pm191,000149,000107,00060,00082,000588,000 (18)734,000 (13) [11] [12]
211 August 20148:47 pm – 10:08 pm167,000193,000110,00075,000109,000655,000 (17)763,000 (12) [13] [14]
318 August 20148:45 pm – 9:54 pm616,000 (<20)754,000 (12) [15] [16]
4/525 August 20148:49 pm – 11:03 pm177,000193,000106,00079,000108,000663,000 (18)769,000 (14) [17] [18]
61 September 20148:44 pm – 10:03 pm154,000179,000116,00074,000112,000635,000 (19)731,000 (14) [19] [20]
78 September 20148:54 pm – 10:08 pm176,000171,000122,00071,00094,000634,000 (19)711,000 (15) [21] [22]
8/915 September 20148:52 pm – 11:19 pm155,000206,000128,00072,00096,000656,000 (17)768,000 (13) [23] [24]
1025 September 20149:03 pm – 10:27 pm416,000 (<20)531,000 (20) [25] [26]

New Zealand Ratings

#AirdateTimeslotViewers7 Day TimeshiftRef
15 August 20148:45 pm – 10:30 pm260,620 (TV2)
25,410 (TV2+1)
+27,350 [27] [28]
212 August 20148:45 pm – 10:00 pm250,390 (TV2)+36,390 [29] [30]
319 August 20149:00 pm – 10:05 pm267,890 (TV2)+21,830 [31] [32]
426 August 20148:35 pm – 9:40 pm267,800 (TV2)
25,510 (TV2+1)
+19,850 [33] [34]
52 September 20148:35 pm – 9:40 pm245,300 (TV2)+23,590 [35] [36]
69 September 20148:30 pm – 9:45 pm235,990 (TV2)
30,340 (TV2+1)
+23,790 [37] [38]
716 September 20148:30 pm – 9:40 pm183,920 (TV2)
23,480 (TV2+1)
+16,700 [39] [40]
823 September 20148:30 pm – 9:35 pm191,930 (TV2)+9,580 [41] [42]
930 September 20148:30 pm – 9:50 pm226,860 (TV2)+14,460 [43] [44]
107 October 20148:30 pm – 9:50 pm202,900 (TV2)+14,310 [45] [46]

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