Think you know everything about Australia and New Zealand? Dive into this quiz to discover how well you really understand these neighbouring countries' cultures, geography, history, and more!
1. What is the Maori name for New Zealand?
Maoriland
Aotearoa
Zealandia
Kiwana
2. Which explorer is recognized as the first European to sight New Zealand?
Pedro Fernandes de Queirós
Abel Tasman
Luis Váez de Torres
James Cook
3. Which island in Australia is known as the world’s largest sand island?
Magnetic Island
Fraser Island
Kangaroo Island
Tasmania Island
4. Which traditional sport has a significant cultural impact in New Zealand?
Rugby
Surfing
Cricket
Netball
5. Who was the first person to climb Mount Everest, hailing from New Zealand?
William Pickering
Maurice Wilkins
Richard Seddon
Edmund Hillary
6. Which Australian city is known as the capital of Australia?
Perth
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
7. Which of these lesser-known animals is native to Australia?
Numbat
Quokka
Bandicoot
Wallaby
8. Which New Zealand lake is the country's largest by area?
Lake Te Anau
Lake Rotorua
Lake Taupo
Lake Wakatipu
9. Where was the dessert 'pavlova' named after?
A maritime explorer
A renowned dancer
A historical leader
A famous artist
10. Approximately how many national parks does Australia have?
Less than 400
About 100
Around 300
Over 500
11. Which landform is prominently found in Australia’s landscape?
Outback
Steppe
Desert
Savanna
12. Which significant natural hazard is common in New Zealand?