Animals
This animal carries its baby in a pouch and moves by jumping
kangaroo
this famous curved wooden tool is used for hunting and is known for returning to the trower
boomerang
this is the name for a typical Australian outdoor meal where you grill meat often called Barbie
barbecue BBQ
This cute grey animal looks like a small bear and loves to eat eucalyptus leaves.
koala
this is the name of the traditional long wooden wind instrument played by aboriginal people
didgeridoo
celebrated on janurary 26th this holiday makes the arrival og the first british ships in Australia
Australia Day
This is a large wild dog that lives in the Australian outback.
dingo
this is sacred red rock in central Australia also known by its english name Ayers rock
Uluru
this is a famous dark-brown salty spread made from the yeast which many Australians eat on toast for breakfast
Vegemite
what is the capital of Australia
Canberra
This is the worlds largest reptile offten found in the water in Northern Australia
Crocodile
this term describes the ancient stories and spiritual beliefs about how the world and nature were created
the dreamtime or the dreaming
on April 25th Australians remember those who served in the military it is named after the Australian and New Zealand Army corps
Anzac day
what money is used in australia
Australian dollars
this very large bird cannot fly but it can run very fast
emu
instead of using brushes this famous style of aboriginal painting uses many tiny colored circels
dot painting
this famous christmas tradition involves people gathering in parks to sing festive songs by canmdlelights
carols by candlelight
what is the most dangerous snake in australia
eastern brown snake