10 quirky facts about Australia

Did you know?

1. Tasmania has some of the cleanest air in the world.

With one-third of the state made up of national parks, or is World Heritage protected. It is a walker's paradise.

2. The world's largest working cattle station is located in South Australia.

With an area of 23,677 square kilometres, Anna Creek Station was originally established in 1863.

Aus tasmania the neck bruny island credit Jess Bonde

Discover the natural beauty of Tasmania

Visit St Helens Wharf

3. Australia is home to the world’s longest earthworm

The world's longest earthworm can be found in Gippsland, Victoria. The giant Gippsland earthworm can stretch out up to four metres!

4. The world’s longest piece of straight railway is found in Australia

The world's longest piece of straight railway line stretches 478 kilometres across the Nullarbor Plain in South Australia.

5. The Great Barrier Reef has its own post box!

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living ecosystem in the world. It can even be seen from space! There's an official Australia Post box on the Great Barrier Reef, located on Agincourt Reef, from which you can send a postcard stamped with the world's only Great Barrier Reef stamp.

6. Australia's largest national park covers almost 20,000 square kilometres.

Located in the Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park is truly a special place to visit.

7. Australia's first police force was made up entirely of convicts.

Of course, they picked the best behaved!

8. Australia has one of the world's longest golf courses

Nullarbor Links. The 18 hole course is located along 1365 kilometres of the Eyre Highway.

9. Australia has the longest stretch of straight road in the world.

The Eyre Highway in Western Australia is 148 kilometres long.

10. Australia has an underground town.

Located between Alice Springs and Adelaide, Coober Pedy is a mining town, supplying 80% of Australia's opals. Restaurants, shops, museums, and even the local church are all located underground!