Have a go at this Australian themed trivia and let me know what you score!
This trivia is made so that you can compete as well, if you are the host, or you can host only.
Any questions be sure to message me on Instagram @foreignfootprints_
Questions
Round 1 - History
What year did the First Fleet arrive?
What year did Australia become a nation/the Federation occur?
What year was Ned Kelly shot and killed?
What beach is home to the world’s first Lifesaving Club?
What was Australia first called, before it was ‘Australia’?
In 1988, Australia’s first take-away restaurant ‘Subway’ opened in which city?
What is Australia’s oldest chocolate bar?
Australian Prime Minister, Harold Holt disappeared in 1967 doing what?
Which Prime Minister apologised to the country for the Stolen Generation?
Where did James Cook first land in Australia?
Round 2 - Australian Animals
What is the deadliest snake in Australia?
What is the deadliest spider in Australia?
How many hours a day can Koalas nap for?
True or False, Fitzroy Turtles normally breathe through their mouths?
What shape is a wombat’s poo?
What two Australian animals are the only two in the world to lay eggs?
What is the largest species of kangaroo?
Why is the kangaroo and emu on the Australian Coat of Arms?
What animal does Australia have the largest population of that are not originally native to the country?
What Australian animal is host to what’s thought to be the world’s largest flea?
Round 3 - Geography
What state would you find Eggs and Bacon Bay?
What is the name of the largest waterfall in Australia?
Where does the family from THE CASTLE go to holiday?
What island do the Quokkas live on?
How many registered beaches does Australia have, to the nearest 1,000?
Out of the 25 world’s deadliest snakes, how many are found in Australia?
Australia is home to the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. Name the those two World Heritage Sites.
Which Australian state has the world's largest cattle station?
How many times zones does Australia have (main country - excluding Daylight Savings)? Extra point if you can name them all.
What two oceans does Australia sit between?
Round 4 - Slang
“Goonie”, “space bag”, “vino collapso”, “goon sack”, “chateau cardboard”
Fair shake of the sauce bottle
We’re not here to fuck spiders
Have a captain cook
What’s the John Dory?
Not pissing on someone when they’re on fire
Busherman’s handkerchief
One for the road
Smoko, garbo, bottlo, arvo
Durry
Round 5 - TV shows and Movies
What is the address in Finding Nemo?
What TV show did Heath Ledger make his debut appearance on?
What is Australia’s longest running television show?
Where was Nicole Kidman born?
Which Australian film featured a singing pig that loved Christmas Carols?
What family movie featuring Batman, Emmet, Lucy and President Business was filmed in a Sydney based studio?
What is Australia’s highest grossing film?
What Australian TV show did Rob Palmer appear on?
Name two of the Dancing with the Stars judges from season 1-7.
The TV show, Harry’s Practice, was about what?
Round 6 - Music
The link to my spotify playlist is below. Scroll to the song, ‘ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR’. If you are participating in the trivia and do not wish to know the answers, this song is the indicator for you to know where to start. ‘Advance Australia Fair’ is not a part of the trivia. As long as you don’t shuffle play, the songs for the Australian themed music will play consecutively after, so you can skip through after listening to 30 seconds of each.
If you are hosting the trivia, then ignore this first song, and start from the next track, playing as mentioned before.
Music Trivia playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08N115q12VtVpmco2166C9?si=962e7dcbbdc949fd
Answers
Round 1 - History
What year did the First Fleet arrive? 1788
What year did Australia become a nation, the federation? 1901
What year was Ned Kelly executed? 1880
What beach is home to the world’s first lifesaving club? Bondi Beach
What was Australia first called, before it was ‘Australia’? New Holland
In 1988, Australia’s first take-away restaurant ‘Subway’ opened in which city? Perth, WA
What is Australia’s oldest chocolate bar? Cherry Ripe
Australian Prime Minister, Harold Holt disappeared in 1967 doing what? Swimming in the ocean
Which Prime Minister apologised to the country for the Stolen Generation? Kevin Rudd
Where did James Cook first land in Australia? Botany Bay
Round 2 - Australian Animals
What is the deadliest snake in Australia? Australian Inland Taipan
What is the deadliest spider in Australia? Funnel Web Spider
How many hours a day can Koalas nap for? 18-20 hours
True or False, Fitzroy Turtles normally breathe through their mouths? False. They breathe through their butts.
What shape is a wombat’s poo? Squares / cubes
What two Australian animals are the only two in the world to lay eggs? Platypus and Echidnas
What is the largest species of kangaroo? Red Kangaroo
Why is the kangaroo and emu on the Australian Coat of Arms? They can’t walk backwards - representing a forward moving culture
What animal does Australia have the largest population of that are not originally native to the country? Camels
What Australian animal is host to what is thought to be the world’s largest flea? Echidna
Round 3 - Geography
What state would you find Eggs and Bacon Bay? Tasmania
What is the name of the largest waterfall in Australia? Wallaman Falls
Where does the family from THE CASTLE go to holiday? Bonnie Doon
What island do the Quokkas live on? Rottnest Island
How many registered beaches does Australia have, to the nearest 1,000? 10, 658.
Out of the 25 world’s deadliest snakes, how many are found in Australia? 21
Australia is home to the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. Name those two World Heritage Sites. Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef.
Which Australian state has the world’s largest cattle station? South Australia
How many time zones does Australia have? 5 .Extra point if you can name them all. Australian Eastern Standard Time, Australian Central Standard Time, Australian Central Western Time, Australian Western Standard Time, and Lord Howe Standard Time.
What two oceans does Australia sit between? Indian and Pacific
Round 4 - Slang
“goonie”, “space bag”, “vino collapso”, “goon sack”, “chateau cardboard” - boxed wine
Fair shake of the sauce bottle - you had a fair go
We’re not here to fuck spiders - of course, we bloody want to
Have a captain cook - have a look
What’s the John Dory? - what’s the story/gossip?
Not pissing on someone when they’re on fire - not caring about someone
Busherman’s handkerchief - using your hands to wipe your nose
One for the road - last drink
Smoko, garbo, bottlo, arvo - smoke break, garbage, bottleshop and afternoon
Durry - cigarette
Round 5 - TV Shows and Movies
What is the address in Finding Nemo? 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney
What TV show did Heath Ledger make his debut appearance on? Home and Away
What is Australia’s longest running television show? Neighbours
Where was Nicole Kidman born? Hawaii
Which Australian film featured a singing pig that loved Christmas Carols? Babe
What family movie featuring Batman, Emmet, Lucy and President Business was filmed in a Sydney based studio? Lego Movie
What is Australia’s highest grossing film? Crocodile Dundee
What Australian TV show did Rob Palmer appear on? Better Homes and Gardens
Name two of the Dancing with the Stars judges from season 1-7. Todd McKenney, Helen Richey, Paul Mercurio and Mark Wilson.
The TV show, Harry’s Practice, was about what? DR. Harry and vet work.
Round 6 - Music
Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil
Eagle Rock - Daddy Cool
My Happiness - Powderfinger
Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye
Need you Tonight - INXS
Stayin’ Alive - Bee Gees
Working Class Man - Jimmy Barnes
Not Pretty Enough - Kasey Chambers
Australia Street - Sticky Fingers
Youngblood - Five Seconds of Summer
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