Australia Essential Info

Overview

G’day, mates! Whether you’re adventuring through the Outback or a stunning National Park like Kakadu, catching a game of cricket, appreciating the incredible architecture of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, exploring the magical Great Barrier Reef or just relaxing on Bondi Beach, Australia is a truly vast, diverse and amazing country and the Aussies will always greet you with a smile and make sure you have a great time on your adventure here, down under.

Basics

Best Time To Go

Jan-Apr, Oct-Nov

Current Weather

83 °F

Cloudy

Fun Facts

1. Gina Rinehart, Australia’s richest woman, earns $1 million every half hour, or $598 every second.
2. Bob Hawke is a former Prime Minister, as well as a world record holder for chugging 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds.
3. There are more kangaroos than humans in Australia.
4. The best behaved convicts formed Australia’s first police force.
5. Out of the 25 deadliest snakes in the world, 20 can be found in Australia.

Popular Foods

1. Vegemite spread (for your toast)
   Pavlova - which they debate ownership with New Zealand on.
   Vanilla slice, (custard slice)
   Chiko roll - the chicken spring roll that has no chicken in it.
   Good old fashion hamburger - with beetroot.
   Pies, pies, pies
   Lamingtons for afternoon tea
   Fish and Chips - best eaten by the sea
   Pumpkin scones in Queensland
   Damper (if your camping in the outback.)
   Generally the food is amazing and fresh and the chefs are at the cutting edge of international cuisine.