Australian fact file
World’s largest sand island
Fraser Island in WA is the world’s largest sand island—a giant sand mass 123 km long and 25 km at its widest point. It was World Heritage-listed in 1992.
World’s largest sand island
Fraser Island in WA is the world’s largest sand island—a giant sand mass 123 km long and 25 km at its widest point. It was World Heritage-listed in 1992.
Australia’s first bank note
The colony of NSW printed its (and Australia’s) first bank notes in 1817 and on it featured an assurance from the Bank of New South Wales. The bank wanted to...
Australia’s first bank note
The colony of NSW printed its (and Australia’s) first bank notes in 1817 and on it featured an assurance from the Bank of New South Wales. The bank wanted to...
World’s first prepaid postage system
The world's first prepaid postage system was introduced in Sydney in 1838 using embossed letter sheets and envelopes. Customers could buy them already done or have their own paper embossed.
World’s first prepaid postage system
The world's first prepaid postage system was introduced in Sydney in 1838 using embossed letter sheets and envelopes. Customers could buy them already done or have their own paper embossed.
Australia's first post office
On 25 April 1809 former convict Isaac Nichols was appointed to take charge of all mail arriving. The post office operated at his home in George Street Sydney NSW.
Australia's first post office
On 25 April 1809 former convict Isaac Nichols was appointed to take charge of all mail arriving. The post office operated at his home in George Street Sydney NSW.
The world’s largest fringing reef
Ningaloo Marine Park stretches approximately 300km along the west coast of the Cape Range Peninsula near Exmouth, WA approximately 1200km north of Perth. The total area of the reserve is...
The world’s largest fringing reef
Ningaloo Marine Park stretches approximately 300km along the west coast of the Cape Range Peninsula near Exmouth, WA approximately 1200km north of Perth. The total area of the reserve is...
Australia’s highest tide
Our highest tides are at Derby Jetty in Derby WA and can rise up to 11.8 metres. Tides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level resulting from the...
Australia’s highest tide
Our highest tides are at Derby Jetty in Derby WA and can rise up to 11.8 metres. Tides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level resulting from the...