The Amazing Race Australia 8

Hosted by Beau Ryan, it features eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship and including at least one celebrity contestant, in a race around the world to win the grand prize of A$100,000 for the winners' chosen charity.

Starting in Buenos Aires, racers travelled through Argentina, South Africa, Namibia and Thailand before finishing in Bangkok.

Brothers Tai "Bam Bam" and Logan Tuivasa were the winners of this season, while dad and son Billy and Oscar Brownless finished in second place and married country singers Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley finished in third place.

[2] During the launch event for Top Gear Australia in early May 2024, Ryan stated that filming would start "relatively soon".

[8][9] Former NRL player Matthew Johns was rumoured to have been set to compete with his son Cooper; however, they dropped out at the last minute.

The second celebrity season of The Amazing Race Australia began outside Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, Argentina .
The Intersection in Salta focused on the gaucho culture of the Argentine Northwest .
The Incan themed leg in Jujuy Province concluded at Pucará de Tilcara .
While in Johannesburg , racers had to search the Rand Club for their next clue.
Teams visited the home of Nelson Mandela during their time in Soweto .
The Roadblock during the sixth leg was set within the landscape of the Cradle of Humankind .
After arriving in Walvis Bay , teams encountered a Detour at Dune 7 within the Namib Desert .
During their extended day in Swakopmund along the Skeleton Coast , teams visited the city's main beach, mole and jetty.
The ninth Pit Stop was located at the Spitzkoppe .
The first Thai leg visited the islands of Phang Nga province including Khao Phing Kan and its islet Koh Ta Pu.
One Detour option in Phuket had teams visit Thalang Road in the city's old town .