We have all seen movies that make us to believe Christmas should be cold! However do you know Christmas is celebrated in Summer here in Australia? Why Christmas is Celebrated in Summer in Australia Christmas is celebrated in Summer in Australia because Australia is located in the southern hemisphere! Christmas falls on December 25th. During […]
Rain and Wet Season in Australia | Australia Facts
Does Australia have a rainy season? Yes, we do have a rainy season in Australia. At the start of January in 2022, there were several days of locally heavy rain falls that affected many areas of Queensland with the daily rainfall totals range of 20 to 70 mm. What is the rainiest place in Australia? […]
Australia and New Zealand Flag – How are they Different?
Quick answer: Both flags use the Union Jack and the Southern Cross on a blue background, which is why they’re so often mixed up. The easiest way to tell them apart: New Zealand’s flag has 4 red stars with white borders, while Australia’s has 6 white stars (5 in the Southern Cross plus a larger […]
How big is Australia | Australia Facts
Do you know Australia is the sixth largest country in the world just behind Russia, Canada, China, the USA, and Brazil. How big is Australia? Although Australia might seem small when you look at it on map, it has the land size of 7,782,300 Km². We can also answer this question in a different ways. […]
Unique Australia Christmas Traditions You Need to Know
Planning to visit Australia during Christmas? Celebrating Christmas in Australia is a truely unique experience from having your Aussie barbie to splashing around at the beach. In this post you will discover the unique Christmas traditions that make Australian holidays special! What Christmas traditions does Australia have? 1. Beach Santa While the whole world celebrates […]
How Hot does it get in Australia | Australia Facts
Travelling to Australia in Summer and not sure how hot does it get? We will be sharing some historical data with you as well as some of the best tips to make your travel a little bit smoother! If you are not too familiar with the four seasons in Australia you can check out this […]
What are National Animals and Symbol of Australia | Australia Facts
What is the Australia national animal? Kangaroo is Australia national animal as it was recognised as an official symbol of Australia in 1908 – on the nation’s Coat of Arms. When you look at the Coat of Arms, you will notice the shield is held up by the native Australian animals which are the Kangaroo […]
Australia Time Zone | Australia Facts
Do you know how many Time Zones do we have in Australia? The answer is 3. According to the official website, there are 3 Time Zones in Australia and they are AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time), ACST (Australian Central Standard Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time. What are the time zones in Australia? Time […]
Australia’s Capital Cities, States and Territories | Australia Facts
Do you know Australia is the only country that covers an entire continent? Australia is divided into six states and two (main) territories. While most people know about the two main territories, there are in fact 10 Territories in Australia! Australia’s States and Territories Australia Total Number of States 6 Total Number of Territories 10 […]
How Far is Australia from New Zealand and Where is the Closest Point?
We know Australia is close to New Zealand but how close actually is Australia from New Zealand? Let’s find out. So to find out the distance, we are simply using the Google’s “measure distance” feature! Distance from New Zealand to Australia The distance between Australia and New Zealand is approximately 4,182km or 2,598 miles. We […]