The contestants rock up to a poolside meeting with the judges. All contestants, apart from Thomas & Carla and Megan & Andy were in relaxation mode. The latter teams are up for elimination. Pete introduces the team to the Mission Beach, before Manu debriefs on the challenge ahead. Today, they had to cook the best three course meal, tropical style, using ingredients that symbolize North East Queensland. The key ingredients they had to use were Moreton Bay Bugs, Macadamia Nuts and Mango. They could use the ingredients however they like, but they had to shine through at least one of their courses. They had one and a half hours before the entrees had to be on the tables.