What is special about Fraser Island near Queensland, Australia?
World's largest sand island Click to see the answer
Which of these is the name of a rock formation in Australia?
Three Sisters
Which of these is an island in Australian territory?
Christmas Island
Which of these is a nickname for the Australian rugby union team?
Wallabies
Which is the major Australian city on the west coast of the country?
Perth
Which of these is the name of a state in Australia?
Victoria Click to see the answer
Which is the most southerly state of mainland Australia?
Victoria
What is the capital city of the Australian state of Western Australia?
Perth
Which constellation, seen in Australia, cannot be seen from the Northern Hemisphere?
Southern Cross
In which mountain range in Australia is Mount Kosciuszko in?
Snowy Mountains
Who made a national apology to Indigenous Australians in 2007?
Kevin Rudd
What is the longest river in New South Wales, Australia?
Murray River
Which of these Australian cities lies furthest south?
Melbourne
Which of these is a term for Australians from New South Wales?
Cockroaches
What is the 2013 population of Australia to the nearest million?
23 million
On which of these Australian islands is there an active volcano?
Heard Island
Which other nation's flag appears on the flag of Australia?
Britain
Which of these was the original name for the island of Tasmania?
Van Diemen's Land
Which of these is NOT one of the states and territories that make up Australia?
Eastern Territories
What is the longest river in Tasmania, Australia?
South Esk River
Which mainland Australian city lies closest to Kangaroo Island?
Adelaide
Which of these is a famous town in the center of Australia?
Alice Springs
What is the name of the largest desert in Australia?
Great Victoria Desert Click to see the answer
What is the predominant color on the flag of Australia?
Blue
What is the state capital of South Australia?
Adelaide
What did Australia abolish in 1985?
Death Penalty
What proportion of Australia is desert?
1 Third
What company currently produces Vegemite, the Australian spread?
Kraft Foods
In which region of Australia is Uluru, Ayers Rock?
Northern Territory Click to see the answer
What is the capital city of Tasmania?
Hobart
Complete the name of the natural feature that lies off Australia: Great Barrier ...
Reef
What is Australia's national floral emblem?
The Golden Wattle
What comprises approximately two-thirds of the land mass of Christmas Island?
National Park
In what year was the Sydney Opera House opened?
1973
What is the name of the currency used in Australia?
Dollars
What is the largest city in Australia?
Sydney
What is the highest mountain in Tasmania?
Mt Ossa
On which coast of Australia does Melbourne lie?
South Click to see the answer
What is the surname of former Australian PM Bob?
Hawke
Australia's land mass is part of which major tectonic plate?
Indo-Australian Plate
Melbourne in Australia has the largest population of which nationality outside of Europe?
Greek
How many states are there in Australia?
6
Australia's National Portrait Gallery is located where?
Canberra
What is the name given to the desert that covers a lot of Australia?
The Great Australian desert
What is Australia's largest terrestrial predator?
Dingo
What is Australia's Great Artesian Basin?
Water source of water
What is the name of the famous reef of the north coast of Australia?
Great Barrier Reef
Near which sea is the capital city of Darwin located?
The Timor Sea
How do Australians refer to English people?
Pomes
What is the capital city of Northern Territory in Australia?
Darwin
Australia is separated from which country by the Tasman Sea?
New Zealand
When is Australia Day?
Jan-26
Big Ben is the name of a volcano on which Australian island?
Heard Island
In 1999, who did Australia vote to keep as their head of state?
The Queen
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
What is the official language of Australia?
English
In which continent is the country Australia in?
Australia
What is the 'nickname' for Tasmania?
Apple Isle
What marsupial features on the Coat of Arms of Australia?
Kangaroo
What is the name of the river that Hobart lies along?
Derwent River
Which ocean is Australia bordered by?
Pacific Click to see the answer
Which of these Australian cities is in Tasmania?
Hobart
Which city was Australia's capital from 1901 to 1927?
Melbourne
Which Australian animal doesn't need to drink?
Koala
In which state of Australia would you find the area known as the Wheatbelt?
Western Australia
Which explorer arrived at Botany Bay in Australia in 1770?
James Cook
Which Australian cricketer has the nickname 'The Don'?
Donald Bradman Click to see the answer
Which of these was an early name for Jakarta?
Batavia
What was believed to exist in the center of Australia which sent many European explorers scuttling there in the 1820s and 1830s?
A large inland sea
What is the coldest month on average in New Zealand?
July
How many stars are there on the flag of Australia?
6
What's the former name of the Australian landmark Uluru?
Ayers Rock
Where was Tasmania's first settlement back in 1803?
Risdon Cove
Which Australian city is most famous for its opera house and harbor bridge?
Sydney
Which country, whose capital is Wellington, is near Australia?
New Zealand
Which Australian region reaches furthest north on the mainland?
Queensland Click to see the answer
What number should you dial for the emergency services in Australia?
000
In what order is Australia in the world's largest countries?
6th
What words make up Australia's official name?
Commonwealth of
What percentage of Australians live on the coast?
90
Australia is the world's fourth largest exporter of which drink?
Wine
Which 'B' is a city in Southeast Australia?
Broken Hill
Who is the Monarch of Australia?
Elizabeth
What is the national language of Australia?
English
When did Australia gain independence from Britain?
1900s
What is the second largest city in Tasmania?
Launceston
Which direction is not used in the name of a state in Australia?
East
What is the name of the strait between New Guinea and the Australian mainland?
Torres Strait
What is the name of the highest mountain on mainland Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko
What is the name of the town that has Australia's oldest bridge?
Richmond
Which river flows through Perth in Australia?
Swan
Which is the national flower of Australia?
Golden Wattle
Which of these is not one of the six states of Australia?
Australian Capital Territory
Name the longest river in Australia.
Murray-Darling