Australian Ninja Warrior, based on the American show, was the most successful (highest rating) show on Australian TV in 2017 and won the Best Light Entertainment Television Series AACTA Award . Series 1 and 2 were shot in Sydney’s Cockatoo Island, Series 3 was shot in Spotswood, Melbourne, Series 4 in The Melbourne Showgrounds and Series 5 and were shot at Sydney Olympic Park.