Emblems/Lakes
What is South Australia’s floral emblem?
The Sturt Desert Pea
What unique festival is held at Port Lincoln in January every year?
The Tunarama. This festival celebrates the opening of the tuna fishing season.
Since 2008, competitors throw a weighted plastic tuna, and in the finals they throw a frozen 9 or 10kg Southern Bluefin Tuna.
Which well known television personality has a collection of Logies and an even greater collection of amazing earrings?
Anne Wills
Which two public holidays are only celebrated by South Australia?
Adelaide Cup Day and Proclamation Day
Why was Adelaide so named?
It was named in honour of Queen Adelaide, wife of King William 1V.
What is South Australia’s gemstone emblem?
Opal. It was proclaimed the South Australian gemstone emblem on
15 August 1985.
Where is the annual Almond Blossom Festival held?
Willunga hosts this annual festival during the last week of July.
Which South Australian doctor helped to produce the penicillin antibiotic?
Lord Walter Florey - he was awarded a Nobel Prize for his achievements.
When did women gain the vote in South Australia?
Women gained the right to vote in 1894, and voted for the first time in the election of 1896.
When was Rundle Mall officially opened?
2 September 1976.
There was champagne flowing in the Rundle Mall fountain, rather than water.
What is South Australia’s fauna emblem?
The hairy nosed wombat
Where can you see Australia’s only cow race?
The Compass Cup is held at Mt Compass each year in early February.
Which famous Australian politician has his beginnings in Bordertown?
The Honourable R J (Bob) Hawke
What public facility originally stood on the site of the Festival Centre?
The Adelaide City Baths
Where was South Australia’s first post office located?
Kangaroo Island - Reeves Pt
What is the biggest lake in South Australia?
Kati Thaiday - Lake Eyre
Where is South Australia’s Little Cornwall?
The copper towns of Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula. Every two years they celebrate the ways of the Cornish miners and their families with the festival Kernewek Lowender.
Which famous actor, dancer, choreographer and designer was born in Mt Gambier?
Sir Robert Helpmann
Which law is in effect in all country regions between 30 November and 30 April each year?
The law on total fire bans - open fires, liquid fuel and gas stoves are banned in all South Australia’s national parks on days declared a Total Fire Ban.
What is the oldest standing building in South Australia?
The Holy Trinity Church on Adelaide’s North Terrace
What is the longest place name in South Australia?
Lake Cadibarrawirracanna - it refers to the reflection of the stars in the water.
The Bay to Birdwood Run, a biannual car rally between Adelaide and Birdwood in the Adelaide hills, was first held in 1980. What does the rally commemorate?
The Bay to Birdwood Run commemorates the issuing of Australia’s first drivers licences in 1906. Only vintage vehicles may participate.
Who is South Australia’s current Governor?
Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC.
She is the 36th Governor of South Australia and representative of His Majesty King Charles 111, South Australia’s Head of State.
What road safety legislation was brought in on July 1, 1991?
The compulsory wearing of bicycle helmets.
Why does Military Road run behind the Sandhills in the metropolitan area?
It was built as a precaution to shift troops in the event of an enemy landing.