Adam & Dane

Adam Corowa and Dane Corowa are a team of Cousins on The Amazing Race Australia 2.

Though they would reach the head of the pack in both their race legs, they would make a fatal mistake in the second leg. Due to running out of money from being overcharged by a taxi, they sold some of their possessions to secure transport in leg 2, unaware that this was against the race rules. This resulted in them receiving a 30-minute penalty which dropped them to last and eliminated them in 11th place.

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These fun-loving cousins grew up together in Tweed Heads and are determined to make their mark as the first indigenous team in the race.

"I think our indigenous background will definitely help us on the race. You know, the tracking side of things," says Adam, tongue firmly planted in cheek.

"Yep, we never get lost," adds Dane with his distinctive laugh.

The reality is somewhat different.

"Dane's a hopeless navigator. He's always too busy checking himself out in the rear vision mirror. Mr Vain!" says Adam.

Dane, 29, adds, "My goal on the race is to prove to Adam that I can go a full twenty four hours without looking at my reflection."

Growing up these "cuzzies" attended the same school, played footy together and spent a lot of time in the ocean.

They still catch up regularly despite Dane having moved to Brisbane to pursue his career as a cardiac scientist.

Adam says, "Dane wants to analyse everything. He's a taskmaster. I'm more impulsive. But hopefully we'll balance each other out. "

"We're very competitive, down to our bones," adds Dane. "We both realise our strength is we're young and fit. If it comes down to the crunch and we have to do something to push ourselves through, we will race hard to win."

"I have a huge respect for other places and their cultures," says merchant seaman Adam. "For me, my culture runs pretty deep. I still believe in that sort of stuff, the Dreamtime."

The dad to Eva, 6, and Nate, 2, and with a new addition on the way, Adam wants to pass down those traditions to his kids as well.

"That's what my grandfather and uncles taught us so I tend towards that side of my background."

Losing one of their best mates in the Bali bombing brought the boys even closer together and made them appreciate the importance of friends and family.

Dane says, "We're as close as brothers and we want to live every day like it's our last. And that's the approach we're bringing to the race. We're going to try to enjoy every moment."

The Amazing Race Australia 2[]

Race History[]

Adam & Dane's Race History
Episode	Leg	Destination(s)	Detour Choice (underlined)	Roadblock Performer	Placement	Notes
1	1	Australia → Philippines	Jig / Pig	No Roadblock	9 of 11
2	2	Philippines → India	Pull / Poo	No Roadblock	11 of 11	^[1]^[2]
				Average	10.00
Legend: The team finished in first place The team finished in last place and was eliminated from the race The team finished in last place in a non-elimination leg The team finished in last and was initially to be eliminated, but were saved by the Salvage Pass, Resurrection Card, or The Save The team that won The Amazing Race The team that crossed the Finish Line second The team that crossed the Finish Line third ► The team used the Fast Forward pass > The team used the Yield < Recipient of the Yield ⊂ The team used the U-Turn ⊃ Recipient of the U-Turn ► The team used the Salvage Pass
Notes: 1: There was an unaired Roadblock in Leg 2. It is Unknown if Adam or Dane performed the Roadblock. 2: Adam & Dane initially checked 7th, but they were issued a 30-minute penalty for selling of their possessions. Four teams checked in during their penalty time and Adam & Dane were eliminated from the race.

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Trivia[]

Adam & Dane are the first all-male cousin team in the English-language version of The Amazing Race.
- They are also the first team of cousins in The Amazing Race Australia.
Adam & Dane are the first Indigenous team to compete on The Amazing Race Australia. This would be followed by Jasmin & Jerome, Dwes & Katherine, Dane & Bow, and Bam Bam & Logan.
Adam & Dane are the first all-male team to be eliminated first in The Amazing Race Australia.