The pink color of Lake Hillier is caused by microorganisms that live in the water.

Harry Styles performed a “shoey” at a concert in Perth.

Liawenee in Tasmania is unusual as a place to live because it is the coldest permanently inhabited place in Australia and has only two residents.

Uluru’s former name was Ayers Rock, and it now has the dual name Uluru/Ayers Rock to honor its original Aboriginal name.

Harold Holt, Australia’s Prime Minister, disappeared in 1967 while swimming near Portsea in Victoria and was never found.

The Indian Pacific is Australia’s longest train journey, covering 4,300 kilometers from Perth to Sydney.

People can’t swim in Lake Hillier as it is closed to visitors except researchers, but they can view it on a scenic flight.

Originally built to attract customers, the Big Banana grew popular, leading to expansions with rides, a café, and a gift shop.

Other examples of “big things” include the Big Prawn, the Big Mushroom, and the Big Headphones.

“Waltzing Matilda” is considered an unusual choice for an unofficial national anthem because it is about a travelling worker who steals a sheep and ends up drow

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Uluru is impressive because of its massive size and rich red color, which comes from iron oxide in the sandstone.