Australia has a population of about 26 million people, but more than 70 million sheep. That’s roughly 2.7 sheep for every person! There are so many sheep they could field multiple World Cup teams and still take both the champion and runner-up spots.
How many Australian fun facts do you know? We have 200 trivia questions waiting for you!
Australia Food, Culture, Sport & Fun Facts Trivia Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What yeast spread is popular on toast? | Vegemite |
| What native nut originated in Australia? | Macadamia |
| What native citrus is called bush caviar? | Finger lime |
| What tropical fruit is linked with QLD? | Mango |
| What flour can be made from wattleseed? | Wattleseed flour |
| What outdoor cooking method is common at Christmas? | Barbecue |
| What does “mate” mean? | Friend |
| What does “arvo” mean? | Afternoon |
| What does “brekkie” mean? | Breakfast |
| What does “servo” mean? | Service station |
| What instrument is made from a hollow log? | Didgeridoo |
| What throwing tool is used traditionally by Aboriginal peoples? | Boomerang |
| What is the Australian wilderness called? | The Outback |
| What is January 26 called? | Australia Day |
| What is Australia’s currency? | Australian dollar |
| What sport is known as footy? | Australian Rules Football |
| What tennis tournament is in Melbourne? | Australian Open |
| What horse race stops the nation? | Melbourne Cup |
| What cricket format is popular in Australia? | Test cricket |
| What surfing area is famous in QLD? | Surfers Paradise |
| What national flower is golden and yellow? | Golden Wattle |
| What national gemstone is Australia famous for? | Opal |
| What airline is Australia’s national carrier? | Qantas |
| What famous festival lights up Sydney? | Vivid Sydney |
| What hat has corks hanging from it? | Cork hat |
| What is a billy used for? | Boiling water |
| What is bush tucker? | Native Australian food |
| What is the Snowy Mountains known for in winter? | Skiing |
| What large wine region is in SA? | Barossa Valley |
| What wine region is in Victoria? | Yarra Valley |
| What reef island is popular in QLD? | Hamilton Island |
| What fence stretches across Australia to control animals? | Dingo Fence |
| What train travels north to south across Australia? | The Ghan |
| What train crosses the Nullarbor? | Indian Pacific |
| What is the Aboriginal name of Uluru? | Uluru |
| What is the traditional owners’ culture known as? | Aboriginal culture |
| What is the capital of Tasmania? | Hobart |
| What is the capital of WA? | Perth |
| What is the capital of NSW? | Sydney |
| What is the capital of QLD? | Brisbane |
| What is the capital of SA? | Adelaide |
| What is the capital of NT? | Darwin |
| What is the capital of ACT? | Canberra |
| What is the largest island in Australia? | Tasmania |
| What is the name of Australia’s coat of arms animal besides kangaroo? | Emu |
| What native berry is used in bush foods? | Muntries |
| What native herb is river mint? | Native mint |
| What NT park has ancient rock art? | Kakadu |
| What WA national park has beehive domes? | Purnululu |
| What crater is in WA? | Wolfe Creek Crater |
| What limestone cave region is in WA? | Margaret River |
| What NT waterfall is in Kakadu? | Twin Falls |
| What waterfall is in Litchfield National Park? | Wangi Falls |
| What alpine river is famous in Victoria? | Snowy River |
| What national museum is in Canberra? | National Museum of Australia |
| What historic gold rush city is in Victoria? | Ballarat |
| What island is famous for cheese in Bass Strait? | King Island |
| What pink granite range is in WA? | Bungle Bungle Range |
| What NT pub is iconic in the outback? | Daly Waters Pub |
| What famous seafood town is in WA? | Geraldton |
| What city is known for whale watching in NSW? | Eden |
| What lighthouse is in NSW on the Central Coast? | Norah Head Lighthouse |
| What coastal rock formation is in WA near Albany? | Natural Bridge |
| What blowholes are in WA? | Quobba Blowholes |
| What fish is common on coral reefs? | Parrotfish |
| What mammal is known for migrations along the coast? | Whale |
| What bird is common in Australian suburbs and swoops? | Magpie |
| What native tree produces eucalyptus oil? | Eucalyptus |
| What national park in Tasmania features Cradle Mountain? | Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair |
| What gorge is in the Kimberley region? | Windjana Gorge |
| What island is famous for pink lake Middle Island? | Middle Island |
| What region in NT is known for Arnhem Land? | Top End |
| What fruit is grown widely in tropical NT? | Banana |
| What is the main language spoken in Australia? | English |
| What is the world’s largest coral reef system? | Great Barrier Reef |
| What animal appears on the 50-cent coat of arms? | Kangaroo and Emu |
| What is the main desert in western Australia? | Great Sandy Desert |
| What national park protects the Bungle Bungles? | Purnululu National Park |
| What is the traditional Australian bush tea plant? | Tea tree |
| What is the name for a small rural Australian town? | Outback town |
Geography & Landmarks in Australia Trivia Questions
| Trivia Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the capital city of Australia? | Canberra |
| What ocean lies to the east of Australia? | Pacific Ocean |
| What ocean lies to the west of Australia? | Indian Ocean |
| What is the largest coral reef system in the world off Australia’s coast? | Great Barrier Reef |
| What is Australia’s famous red rock formation called? | Uluru |
| What is the largest state by area? | Western Australia |
| What is the smallest state? | Tasmania |
| What is the longest river in Australia? | Murray River |
| What is the tallest mountain on mainland Australia? | Mount Kosciuszko |
| What coastal road in Victoria is world-famous? | Great Ocean Road |
| What mountain range runs along the east coast? | Great Dividing Range |
| What is the vast treeless plain in southern Australia? | Nullarbor Plain |
| What desert covers much of central Australia? | Great Victoria Desert |
| What is the world’s largest sand island in QLD? | K’gari |
| What limestone stacks are along the Great Ocean Road? | Twelve Apostles |
| What rock formation is in the Blue Mountains? | Three Sisters |
| What large salt lake is in SA? | Lake Eyre |
| What wave-shaped rock is in WA? | Wave Rock |
| What pink lake is in WA? | Lake Hillier |
| What bay is in South Australia? | Spencer Gulf |
| What island is south of mainland Australia? | Tasmania |
| What is the easternmost mainland point? | Cape Byron |
| What is the northernmost mainland point? | Cape York |
| What is the westernmost mainland point? | Steep Point |
| What is the southernmost mainland point? | South Point |
| What famous reef city is in QLD? | Cairns |
| What national park protects Uluru? | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park |
| What rock domes are near Uluru? | Kata Tjuta |
| What island near WA is famous for quokkas? | Rottnest Island |
| What island in SA is famous for wildlife? | Kangaroo Island |
| What rainforest in QLD is World Heritage listed? | Daintree Rainforest |
| What gorge is famous in WA? | Karijini Gorge |
| What national park is near Sydney and is the oldest in Australia? | Royal National Park |
| What island has Wineglass Bay? | Tasmania |
| What springs are famous in NT? | Mataranka Springs |
| What large river flows through NSW and SA? | Murray River |
| What river flows through Brisbane? | Brisbane River |
| What river flows through Perth? | Swan River |
| What park overlooks Perth city? | Kings Park |
| What desert race is held in NT? | Finke Desert Race |
Australian Animals Trivia Questions
| Trivia Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Australia’s national animal? | Kangaroo |
| What flightless bird appears on the coat of arms? | Emu |
| What marsupial sleeps most of the day? | Koala |
| What egg-laying mammal is native to Australia? | Platypus |
| What spiny mammal is also called a spiny anteater? | Echidna |
| What wild dog lives in Australia? | Dingo |
| What bird is known for its laugh? | Kookaburra |
| What bird mimics sounds? | Lyrebird |
| What large rainforest bird cannot fly well? | Cassowary |
| What gliding marsupial lives in trees? | Sugar glider |
| What is the largest marsupial? | Red kangaroo |
| What friendly marsupial is famous for smiling photos? | Quokka |
| What reptile is the largest crocodile species? | Saltwater crocodile |
| What smaller crocodile species lives in freshwater? | Freshwater crocodile |
| What marine mammal is intelligent and playful? | Dolphin |
| What tree do koalas eat from? | Eucalyptus |
| What Australian pelican is common along coasts? | Australian pelican |
| What seabird has a large wingspan? | Albatross |
| What reef fish is bright orange and white? | Clownfish |
| What horse that lives in the wild is called what? | Brumby |
| What shark species is found on reefs? | Grey reef shark |
| What marsupial has powerful hind legs? | Kangaroo |
| What animal carries its baby in a pouch? | Kangaroo |
| What mammal lays eggs and has a duck-like bill? | Platypus |
| What animal is native to Rottnest Island? | Quokka |
| What bird is black and white and often near beaches? | Magpie |
| What colourful parrot is common in Australia? | Rainbow lorikeet |
| What sea turtle nests on Australian beaches? | Green turtle |
| What large reptile lives in NT rivers? | Crocodile |
| What animal is featured on the $1 coin? | Kangaroo |
| What two animals are on the coat of arms? | Kangaroo and Emu |
| What small marsupial looks like a tiny kangaroo? | Wallaby |
| What animal is known for hopping backwards rarely? | Kangaroo |
| What seabird dives for fish? | Gannet |
| What marine animal is known for large migrations? | Whale |
| What large lizard is native to Australia? | Goanna |
| What spider is famously dangerous in Sydney? | Sydney funnel-web |
| What octopus species has bright blue rings? | Blue-ringed octopus |
| What fish is common on coral reefs? | Parrotfish |
| What ant is known for its painful sting? | Bull ant |
Cities & Famous Places in Australia Trivia Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What city is famous for its Opera House? | Sydney |
| What bridge spans Sydney Harbour? | Sydney Harbour Bridge |
| What beach suburb is famous in Sydney? | Bondi |
| What city is known for coffee culture? | Melbourne |
| What market is famous in Melbourne? | Queen Victoria Market |
| What wildlife sanctuary in Brisbane allows koala experiences? | Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary |
| What tower overlooks Sydney? | Sydney Tower |
| What stadium hosts cricket in Melbourne? | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| What arena hosts the Australian Open finals? | Rod Laver Arena |
| What racecourse hosts a famous Melbourne horse race? | Flemington |
| What island hosts a penguin parade? | Phillip Island |
| What lighthouse is at Byron Bay? | Cape Byron Lighthouse |
| What historic prison is in Tasmania? | Port Arthur |
| What central market is in Adelaide? | Adelaide Central Market |
| What river flows through Adelaide? | River Torrens |
| What city is capital of WA? | Perth |
| What city is capital of QLD? | Brisbane |
| What city is capital of SA? | Adelaide |
| What city is capital of NT? | Darwin |
| What city is capital of ACT? | Canberra |
| What mint is in Perth? | Perth Mint |
| What zoo was founded by Steve Irwin? | Australia Zoo |
| What aquarium is in Sydney Harbour area? | SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium |
| What large sand island is near Brisbane? | Moreton Island |
| What jetty is famous in WA? | Busselton Jetty |
| What gold mining town is in WA? | Kalgoorlie |
| What opal mining town is in SA? | Coober Pedy |
| What underground homes are in Coober Pedy? | Dugouts |
| What ghost town is in WA? | Gwalia |
| What pearl town is in WA? | Broome |
| What beach in Broome is famous for camel rides? | Cable Beach |
| What natural event occurs in Broome with the moon? | Staircase to the Moon |
| What scenic railway is in the Blue Mountains? | Scenic Railway |
| What historic railway runs in Victoria? | Puffing Billy |
| What large dam supplies Sydney water? | Warragamba Dam |
| What famous coastal bridge is in NSW? | Sea Cliff Bridge |
| What drive includes Sea Cliff Bridge? | Grand Pacific Drive |
| What large island sits in Sydney Harbour? | Cockatoo Island |
| What historic telegraph station is in Alice Springs? | Alice Springs Telegraph Station |
| What NT outback town is central Australia’s hub? | Alice Springs |