The Great Australia Day Quiz

What year did Australia start celebrating January 26 as Australia day?

• 1945

• 1939

• 1963

• 1935

Australia Day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the first fleet of British ships in 1788. In which city was the fleet's main settlement established?

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

• Perth

• Sydney

Which natural wonder located in Western Australia is one of the world's largest and most famous pink lakes?

• Lake Hillier

• Lake Argyle

• Lake Ballard

• Lake Eyre

Who was the governor of the first fleet of British ships that arrived in Australia in 1788?

• Arthur Phillip

• James Cook

• William Bligh

• John Hunter

What is the traditional name given by the Aboriginal people to Australia Day?

• Survival Day

• Unity Day

• Harmony Day

• Reconciliation Day

The Pinnacles, a unique natural attraction featuring thousands of limestone formations, are located in which national park in Western Australia?

• Purnulu National Park

• Kalbarri National Park

• Karinjini National Park

• Nambung National Park

Which Australian state was not part of the original British colony in 1788?

• New South Wales

• Tasmania

• Queensland

• Victoria

What is the name of the Australian national anthem?

• God Save the Queen

• Advance Australia Fair

• Waltzing Matilda

• Land Down Under

Which Australian city is known as the 'City of Churches'?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Adelaide

• Perth

What is the name of the world's largest coral reef system, located in Australia?

• Barrier Reef

• Great Barrier Reef

• Coral Sea Reef

• Australian Reef