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Blue Sky Dreaming
The theme encapsulates Australian optimism, ambition and creativity. It celebrates Australian diversity and collaboration, and envisions infinite possibilities founded on 60,000 years of innovation.
What to expect
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Come and say G’day!
Australians are ethnically and culturally diverse. Almost half of Australians were either born in another country or have at least one parent born in another country. Australians identify with 300 ancestries and speak more than 300 languages.
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Explore 60,000 years of Australian astronomy
From the world’s first astronomers to the precise measurement of stars, galaxies and the universe, Australian astronomy is at the forefront of international research and discovery including in optical/infrared and radio astronomy and theoretical astrophysics.
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Australia: useful and beautiful
You may know Australia’s beaches, mountains, deserts, and rainforests, but did you know some of the world’s best inventions are Australian? Wifi, pacemaker, cervical cancer vaccine, black box flight recorder, polymer banknote and dual-flush toilet are a few!
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Be entertained and join in the fun
Australians are a talented lot: Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, ACDC, Kylie Minogue, Sia to name a few. Check out Australia’s emerging talent on stage, download the Australian Pavilion playlist or join crowdDJ and choose your own.
Quick facts
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Civilisation
Australia is home to one of the oldest civilisations on earth
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Great Barrier Reef
The world’s largest ecosystem
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The Coat of Arms
Featuring the Kangaroo and Emu, as they can’t step backwards, always moving forward
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Did you know?Did you know Australians come from everywhere and live on a continent with the world’s lowest population density? Did you know more than 80% of Australia’s plants and animals are unique? Did you know Australia has rainforests, deserts and snow covered mountains? Did you know to visit a new Australian beach every day would take more than 27 years? Australia’s richly diverse landscape and ecosystems have shaped the identity of Australians through their relationship with the natural environment.
