Uniqueness has been Australia's hallmark from its inception - and continues to this day. 'Only in Australia' offers many new and hitherto hidden facts.
Discover the strange events that led to the creation of the Sydney Opera House, why Vegemite was used on boils, why Koalas pine to death in the bush, how Snowtown got its name, who really created the Ugh boot, the Akubra and the Pavlova, what the one-kilometre long Snaglander is used for, where is the best spot to see a Kangaroo walk backwards.
In an astounding age of information, this book shows local and tourist alike how the smallest continent can be great in surprises and unique in the facts that shaped its destiny.
At the same time, 'Only In Australia' gives a wickedly funny picture of everything we hold sacred...
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