ANIMALS
What animal has spikes all over its body?
An echidna
What city is the capital of Queensland?
Brisbane
Koalas eat leaves from this tree.
Eucalyptus or gum tree
What does the slang 'brekky' mean?
Breakfast
What currency is used in Australia?
Australian dollars and cents
What 2 animals are on the Australian coat of arms (they are holding a shield)?
Emu and Kangaroo
What city is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Which state is the Great Barrier Reef nearest?
Queensland
What does the slang 'servo' mean?
Petrol station
What black sandwich spread is Australia known for?
Vegemite
What animal has a duck bill, a beaver tail and lays eggs?
A platypus
True or false: Sydney is the capital of Victoria.
False
What is the name of the big rock near the centre of Australia, in the Northern Territory?
Uluru
What does the slang 'barbie' mean?
Barbeque
How many states and territories are there in Australia?
States: 6
Territories: 2
Total of 8
What kind of bird is scary to bike riders in Springtime?
Magpie
Adelaide is the capital city of which State or Territory?
South Australia
Bowen and R2D2 are types of what fruit?
Mango
What does the slang 'cuppa' mean?
Cup of tea or a cup of coffee
What well known Australian song is about a singing swagman, who camps near a billabong and kills and eats a sheep?
Waltzing Matilda
What is the name of the deadliest octopus in Australia?
Blue ringed octopus
What city is the capital of Tasmania?
Hobart
Name five animals that are native to Australia.
Koala, kangaroo, dingo, wallaby, wombat, echidna, platypus, cassowary, emu, crocodile, Tasmanian devil, kookaburra, numbat, Tasmanian tiger
What does the slang 'smoko' mean?
Morning or afternoon tea
Spell the capital city starting with M.
Melbourne