Australia have not won at the Auckland venue since 1986, so long ago that only four members of the starting XV this week were even born.
The Bush to Bledisloe trip in rural New South Wales was one way to change things up as they look to win the coveted trans-Tasman trophy for the first time since 2002.
This week they have changed the Auckland hotel they are staying in prior to the second Bledisloe Cup showdown in a bid to end a 14-Test losing run at Eden Park.
"The mental part of the game is significant. Everything that goes on in the week is relevant," Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie said.
"It's been a terrific environment since we came here. It's the first time here (at this hotel) for us and it's a very different feel.
"It doesn't feel like déjà vu which is what it has been for 20 years for me personally and the players a bit less.
"It just feels like a completely different visit to Auckland and that's what we want.
"We don't want to be going to Eden Park feeling like it's déjà vu do we, given the history."
History may not be playing on the minds of the McKenzie or his players, but the Wallabies coach said a former Wallabies captain had been in touch via text.
"There are some guys from the past who have won here who are interested in putting some of that history to rest," the coach said.
"These records come along and people talk about them...We just have to deal with it.
"In the end it's going to be sorted out on the football field, players against players."
McKenzie also said he wasn't going to get drawn into the mind games being played by All Blacks coach Steve Hansen who last week said he was "dumbfounded" by the selection of Kurtley Beale at first five-eighth and this week questioned whether the Wallabies had any improvement in them.
"Steve has a lot of thoughts," said McKenzie wryly. "I enjoy reading his thoughts. Last week he was picking the team, this week he's wondering if we'll improve.
"We'll just concentrate on what we're about."
As for improving, McKenzie was confident his side would.
"We know we can improve a lot from last week. We know what we're capable of," he said.
"We know we were off the pace in key moments last week.
"There were key moments and key decisions that we didn't get right. We expect to do better this week."
The coach also didn't fear an All Blacks side bruised by last weekend's draw.
"It's not about poking a bear with a stick," he said. "It's a competitive game and we want them to bring their A-game because we're going to bring ours."