Another classic Aussie activity — Australia Day Trivia Night! Around Australia Day, lots of pubs, schools, community centres, and friend groups host Australia-themed trivia nights. It’s one of those fun activities where everyone sits together, answers questions, eats, drinks, and competes for points.
We thought we knew Australia pretty well, but once the questions started, we realised there were so many things we actually didn’t know!
50 Best Australia Day Trivia Quiz
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On what date is Australia Day celebrated? | 26 January |
| 2 | What year did the First Fleet arrive in Australia? | 1788 |
| 3 | Which city held the first Australia Day celebrations? | Sydney |
| 4 | What is the capital city of Australia? | Canberra |
| 5 | What is the largest state in Australia? | Western Australia |
| 6 | Which Australian animal appears on the national coat of arms alongside the kangaroo? | Emu |
| 7 | What is the national flower of Australia? | Golden Wattle |
| 8 | Which Australian state is known as the Sunshine State? | Queensland |
| 9 | What is Australia’s national anthem? | Advance Australia Fair |
| 10 | Which Australian city is famous for the Opera House? | Sydney |
| 11 | What is the longest river in Australia? | Murray River |
| 12 | Which sport is associated with the Ashes series? | Cricket |
| 13 | What are baby kangaroos called? | Joeys |
| 14 | Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Olympics? | Sydney |
| 15 | What colour are the stars on the Australian flag? | White |
| 16 | Which Australian dessert is made from meringue, cream, and fruit? | Pavlova |
| 17 | What is the world’s largest coral reef system located off Australia’s coast? | Great Barrier Reef |
| 18 | Which Australian state is an island? | Tasmania |
| 19 | What is the name of Australia’s famous red rock landmark? | Uluru |
| 20 | Which Australian animal lays eggs but is also a mammal? | Platypus |
| 21 | What is the currency of Australia? | Australian Dollar |
| 22 | What is Australia’s official language? | English |
| 23 | Which famous beach is located in Sydney? | Bondi Beach |
| 24 | What is the smallest state in Australia? | Tasmania |
| 25 | Which Australian city is nicknamed “The River City”? | Brisbane |
| 26 | What does “Aussie” mean? | Australian |
| 27 | Which Australian actor played Wolverine? | Hugh Jackman |
| 28 | Which famous children’s TV group is from Australia? | The Wiggles |
| 29 | Which Australian state produces most of the country’s wine? | South Australia |
| 30 | Which Australian bird is famous for laughing sounds? | Kookaburra |
| 31 | What is the highest mountain in Australia? | Mount Kosciuszko |
| 32 | Which city is known for its laneways and coffee culture? | Melbourne |
| 33 | Which Australian sport uses terms like “behind” and “mark”? | AFL / Australian Rules Football |
| 34 | Which sea lies between Australia and New Zealand? | Tasman Sea |
| 35 | Which famous reef can be seen from space? | Great Barrier Reef |
| 36 | What is the nickname for the Australian national rugby team? | Wallabies |
| 37 | Which Australian city hosted Expo 88? | Brisbane |
| 38 | Which Australian state has the abbreviation VIC? | Victoria |
| 39 | What is Vegemite usually spread on? | Toast / Bread |
| 40 | Which famous Australian singer released “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”? | Kylie Minogue |
| 41 | What colour is the middle circle on the Aboriginal flag? | Yellow |
| 42 | What is Australia’s largest desert? | Great Victoria Desert |
| 43 | Which Australian city is closest to Asia? | Darwin |
| 44 | What is the name of Australia’s parliament building city? | Canberra |
| 45 | Which animal is featured on the Qantas logo? | Kangaroo |
| 46 | What is the traditional Australian meat pie often filled with? | Beef |
| 47 | Which Australian state is famous for lavender farms at Bridestowe? | Tasmania |
| 48 | What is the Indigenous name for Ayers Rock? | Uluru |
| 49 | Which famous Australian tennis tournament is held every January? | Australian Open |
| 50 | Which Australian city is famous for its trams? | Melbourne |
| 51 | What is Australia’s national gemstone? | Opal |
| 52 | Which famous road trip route is in Victoria? | Great Ocean Road |
| 53 | Which Australian marsupial is known for sleeping up to 20 hours a day? | Koala |
| 54 | What is the emergency phone number in Australia? | 000 |
| 55 | Which Australian city has Kings Park? | Perth |
| 56 | Which Australian TV soap opera featured Ramsay Street? | Neighbours |
| 57 | What does “thongs” mean in Australian slang? | Flip-flops |
| 58 | Which Australian state is home to the Barossa Valley? | South Australia |
| 59 | Which famous Australian song includes the line “Do you come from a land down under?” | Down Under |
| 60 | Which animal crossing signs are commonly seen on Australian roads? | Kangaroo |