Australia Basics

• Climate

Tropical in the north, temperate in the south, Australia is blessed with a bevy of different climates. In many areas of Oz, the parched deserts of the Outback get a welcome drink as the Dry gives way ...more

• Measurements

Australia uses the metric system. The basic unit of length is the meter (m), which is divided into 100 centimeters (cm) or 1000 millimeters (mm). One thousand meters make up one kilometer (km). Fluids ...more

• Aussie Beverage Guide

While, contrary to popular belief, the word “beer” is actually Australian for beer, Aussies do have their own unique way of talking about the amber stuff. Refer to the following phraseology ...more

• Holidays And Festivals

Banks, museums, and other public buildings are often closed or have reduced hours during holidays and festivals. Tourism generally peaks during school holidays. Although dates differ between regions ...more

• Glossary Of ’Strine 

’Strine is ’stralian for “Australian.” The main thing to remember when speaking Australian slang is to abbreviate everything: Oz for Australia, brekkie for breakfast, cuppa for ...more