Outback
The name for baby Kangaroos
Joey
Wildlife expert known for his appearance on the Animal Planet series, 'Crocodile Hunter.'
Steve Irwin
Dark brown paste made from various vegetables, yeast extract, and spice additives. Most commonly eaten on bread or toast with butter.
Vegemite
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on Earth and can be seen from __________.
Outer Space!
What year did New Zealand become a separate colony from New South Wales?
1841
Koalas are not bears, they are _____________.
marsupials
Actress, producer, and singer. Won the Academy Award for her role in The Hours (2002).
Nicole Kidman
A chocolate biscuit popular among backpackers.
Tim Tams!
How many types of hard and soft coral can be found in the Great Barrier Reef
600!
Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics in Australia?
Sydney
A wild form of the domestic dog that lives in the Outback.
Dingo
Actor known in his roles for Passion of the Christ, Braveheart, and Gallipoli
Mel Gibson
Common lean, red meat found on supermarket shelves that is often prepared into burgers, sausages, and more.
Kangaroo
How old is the Great Barrier Reef?
20,000,000 years old!
What year did Australia gain independence from Great Britain?
1901
Animal found in Eastern Australia that lives on the edges of rivers and freshwater lakes where burrows can be dug.
Platypus
Actor known for his role in Crocodile Dundee, the highest grossing Australian film.
Paul Hogan
Type of sea bass found in Australia in the Indo-Pacific. The name literally translates to "large-scaled silver fish."
Barramundi
The Great Barrier Reef is the size of ________________ football fields.
70 million!
In October 1908, the Seat of Government Bill, confirmed this as the capital of Australia.
Canberra
The name 'Koala' comes from the Aboriginal word for '____________.'
no drink
The go-to actor in Australia, appearing in films such as Bodyline, Proof, Bangkok Hilton, and The Matrix.
Hugo Weaving
Australians eat these with their eggs and breakfast dishes. In most cafes you will notice that you can order this as a side, or smear it on your toast!
Avocados
The Great Barrier Reef is home to countless species including 6 species of ________, 215 species of ________, and 1500 species of _____!
turtles, birds fish
This city is called the City of Lights when its people lit up the streets when John Glen orbited overhead in 1962.
Perth