Australian Animals
Which animal enjoys gum leaves?
Koala
What is the most famous building in Sydney?
The Sydney Opera House
On what side of the escalator should I stand?
The left
What does 'mate' mean?
Friend
What is the nickname for the men's national football/soccer team?
The Socceroos
Which animal is the Kangaroo's cousin?
Wallaby
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What toast spread is loved by Aussies but disliked by many foreigners?
Vegemite
When is the 'arvo'?
Afternoon
Which Aboriginal weapon when thrown can come back to you?
Boomerang
Which bird sounds like it's laughing?
Kookaburra
What is the name of the Large Red Rock in the centre of Australia?
Uluru
What is Australia's favoutrite summertime sport?
Cricket
What's a 'barbie'?
Barbecue/BBQ
What is the capital city of South Australia?
Adelaide
Which animal has a bill like a duck?
Platypus
What is the name of the world's largest coral reef located off the coast of Queensland?
The Great Barrier Reef
What are the first peoples of Australia usually known as?
Aboriginals
Also: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; Indigenous Australians
If something is 'packed' it means it's...
Crowded
e.g. The train was packed!
Which is closer to Sydney:
Perth or New Zealand?
New Zealand
Which animal has quills/spines and likes to eat ants?
Echidna
How tall is Sydney Tower:
281m? 309m? 323m?
309 metres (1,014 feet)
If someone asks you to bring a plate to a party, what should you do?
Bring a plate/dish of food that can be shared with others
When would I need a 'brolly'?
When it's raining.
Brolly = Umbrella
In what year did the first British settlement arrive in Australia?
The First Fleet led by Captain Arthur Phillip arrived in 1788