The show documents RuPaul and a panel of judges' search for "Down Under's next drag superstar".
RuPaul plays several roles on the show including host, mentor, and head judge for the series, as the contestants are given different challenges to participate in each week.
The show also employs a panel of judges: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Rhys Nicholson.
[5] The ten drag queens from season one compete for the title of the "Down Under's first Drag Superstar", a one-year supply of Revolution Beauty Cosmetics, and a cash prize of $30,000.
The winner of the second season of Drag Race Down Under was Spankie Jackzon.