Amazing Australia Adventure!

Discover fun facts about Aussie animals, landmarks, and culture—perfect for curious kids aged 6+. Ready to explore Down Under?

  1. What animal is famous for hopping and carrying babies in a pouch?
    1. Emu
    2. Koala
    3. Wombat
    4. Kangaroo
  2. Which large red rock is a sacred landmark in central Australia?
    1. The Olgas
    2. Kata Tjuta
    3. Uluru
    4. Mount Kosciuszko
  3. What is the colorful reef with many fish off the northeast coast?
    1. Coral Sea
    2. Ningaloo Reef
    3. Great Barrier
    4. Tasman Sea
  4. Which bird in Australia cannot fly but runs very fast?
    1. Kookaburra
    2. Ostrich
    3. Cassowary
    4. Emu
  5. What furry animal sleeps in trees and eats eucalyptus leaves?
    1. Koala
    2. Possum
    3. Wombat
    4. Sugar glider
  6. Which city is the capital of Australia?
    1. Sydney
    2. Canberra
    3. Melbourne
    4. Brisbane
  7. What famous red and white building sits on Sydney’s harbour?
    1. Royal Botanic
    2. Harbour Bridge
    3. Luna Park
    4. Opera House

Answers and explanations

  1. Question: What animal is famous for hopping and carrying babies in a pouch?
    Answer: Kangaroo
    Explanation: Kangaroos are strong hoppers and the mothers carry joeys in a pouch. Fun fact: a baby kangaroo is called a joey!
  2. Question: Which large red rock is a sacred landmark in central Australia?
    Answer: Uluru
    Explanation: Uluru is a giant sandstone monolith important to Aboriginal people. Fun fact: it can glow red at sunrise!
  3. Question: What is the colorful reef with many fish off the northeast coast?
    Answer: Great Barrier
    Explanation: The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system full of sea life. Fun fact: it can be seen from space!
  4. Question: Which bird in Australia cannot fly but runs very fast?
    Answer: Emu
    Explanation: Emus are big, fast runners and are native to Australia. Fun fact: they are on Australia’s coat of arms!
  5. Question: What furry animal sleeps in trees and eats eucalyptus leaves?
    Answer: Koala
    Explanation: Koalas eat mainly eucalyptus and sleep up to 18 hours a day. Fun fact: they are not bears!
  6. Question: Which city is the capital of Australia?
    Answer: Canberra
    Explanation: Canberra is the planned capital between Sydney and Melbourne. Fun fact: it was chosen as a compromise city!
  7. Question: What famous red and white building sits on Sydney’s harbour?
    Answer: Opera House
    Explanation: The Sydney Opera House has sail-like shells and hosts music and plays. Fun fact: it took many years to build!