diff --git a/templates/test/variables.tf b/templates/test/variables.tf
index 0d30d9b6..9a98b19d 100644
--- a/templates/test/variables.tf
+++ b/templates/test/variables.tf
@@ -28,5 +28,4 @@ variable "child_management_group_display_name" {
 variable "starter_locations" {
   type        = list(string)
   description = "This is the fourth test variable|azure_location"
-  default     = ["uksouth"]
 }