Australia General
Australian geography
Australian Arts
Australian animals
Australia 2
Aussie Slang
100
  1. How many states are there in Australia?
  1. 6 states (Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia). ACT and NT are territories, not states.
100

What is another name for Australia?

Down Under

100

In which Australian city would you find the Opera House?

sydney

100
  1. What is a baby kangaroo called?
  1. A joey
100

Australia has a wild population of camels: True or false?

true, Camels were introduced to Australia in the 19th century for transportation and construction. They can be found in parts of WA, SA and NT. 

100

What does it mean to “have a crack”?

try to attempt something

200
  1. When is Australia Day?

26th January

200

What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra

200
  1. Which Australian singer sang “The Loco-Motion”?
  1. Kylie Minogue
200
  1. True or False. Koalas are bears.
  1. False. They are marsupials.
200

In which direction does the sun set in Australia?

west

200

What time of the day is it at “sparrow’s fart”?

very early in the morning

300
  1. How many time zones are there in Australia?
  1. Three
300

Australia has the longest fence in the world, What is it a fence for

dingos 5,000 feet long

300
  1. Which Australian band sang “Stayin’ Alive”?
  1. The Bee Gees
300
  1. There are 2 native-Australian mammals that lay eggs. Which one are they?
  1. Platypus and Echidnas
300

When an Aussie tried selling New Zealand on eBay, what was the starting price?

1 cent.

300

What does it mean to be ‘knackered’?

tired

400
  1. What was the name of the architect of the Sydney Opera House?

Jørn Utzon. He was Danish

400

Which of these is NOT a section of the Great Barrier Reef?

  • Cockatoo Reef

  • Hastings Reef

  • Opal Reef

  • Stingray Reef


Stingray Reef


400
  1. Which Australian instrument is known as the world’s oldest musical instrument?
  1. Didgeridoo
400
  1. Which Australian animal is known as the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world?
  1. The Tasmanian Devil
400

If I was in Australia eating a lamington, what would I be eating?

A cake

400

What does “hard yakka” refer to?

it is a hard helmet

500
  1. What is the constellation on Australia’s flag?
  1. The Southern Cross
500
  1. What is the largest desert in Australia?
  1. The Great Victorian Desert (348,750 square km)
500

What is the highest grossing Australian movie?

Crocodile Dundee.

500
  1. What is the biggest specie of sharks in Australia?
  1. Great White shark
500

Why is the emu and the kangaroo depicted on Australia's Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

Because the emu and the kangaroo can't walk backwards, they are thought to represent a nation moving forward.

500

What does “she’ll be apples” mean?

The girl has gone crazy

600
  1. In which country did the Battle of Gallipoli happen?
  1. Turkey
600
  1. What is the highest mountain in Australia?
  1. Mount Kosciuszko
600
  1. What was the first public performance in the Sydney Opera House?
  1. War and Peace by Sergei Prokofiev
600

The world's deadliest jellyfish is found in the waters of Australia. What is it called?

Box Jellyfish.

600

What is the town, Coober Pedy, famous for?

Cooper Pedy is known for its beautiful opals. Another fun fact: They also live underground to escape the heat!

600

What is a “sanger”?

a sandwich

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