{"id":2221,"date":"2014-10-29T15:22:35","date_gmt":"2014-10-29T15:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2014-10-29T15:22:35","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T15:22:35","slug":"17-things-you-can-only-find-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/17-things-you-can-only-find-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"17 things you can only find in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\">Did you know that the entire width of Australia is equal to the distance between London and Moscow?<\/h4>\n<p>I\u2019ll bet there are plenty of surprising facts that you didn\u2019t know about Australia. You\u2019ll find more weird and wonderful things you can only find in Australia down here than in Willy Wonka\u2019s summer house. Don\u2019t believe me? Here are some things you will only ever find in the land down under\u2026<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><u>Giant Things<\/u><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>1.\u00a0Like this jellyfish\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Giant%20Jellyfish.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"705\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This enormous freak of nature was discovered on a beach in Tasmania earlier this year. Scientists are still working on how to classify it, but for now it\u2019s been dubbed as part of the \u2018Lion\u2019s Mane\u2019 group of jellyfish, a recently discovered genus that can grow up to three metre wide.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>2.\u00a0\u2026these hailstones\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Giant%20hailstones.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"713\" \/><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Believe it or not, but \u2018summer blues\u2019 is a thing for the residents of Australia\u2019s Gold Coast. Every year, the region is hit with shocking thunderstorms that can last for weeks and spit out these giants. Be sure to wear a helmet if you\u2019re visiting the Gold Coast this summer.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>3.\u00a0\u2026this giant fox with wings\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Winged%20fox.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"561\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Australia is home to the largest bat species in the world. The pteropus, or \u2018flying fox\u2019 to non-scientists, has the face and body of a fox with the added talent of being able to fly.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>4.\u00a0\u2026and this giant earthworm.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Giant%20Earthworm.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"721\" \/><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Of all the things that\u2019ll make you say \u2018NOPE\u2019 this one might be the most disgusting (unless you\u2019re a worm fan, in which case I apologise for my judgement). These beast-worms can grow up to a metre long and can live for up to eight years (pretty impressive seeing as most worms only survive 10-55 weeks).<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><u>Scary things<\/u><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>5.\u00a0Australian pythons have no mercy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Python%20eating%20a%20bat.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">One of the most worrying things about pythons in Australia is that they live to live near human habitation.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>6.\u00a0But seriously.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Python%20eating%20corocodile.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"400\" \/><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">They\u2019re capable of dislocating their jaws in order to devour large prey.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>7.\u00a0Not kidding.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Python%20in%20toilet.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">So be sure to check before you use the bathroom next time you\u2019re in Australia.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>8.\u00a0And neither do Australian spiders.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Jumping%20spider.gif\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"320\" height=\"275\" \/><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Nope. Absolutely not.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><u>Friendly things<\/u><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>9.\u00a0Like this affectionate koala bear\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Crazy%20Koala.gif\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"380\" height=\"280\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Contrary to popular belief, koalas are technically not bears. Scientists class them as marsupials, meaning they nurture their undeveloped offspring in a pouch (like kangaroos). Bears don\u2019t have pouches.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>10.\u00a0\u2026the most awesome emu photobomb\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Emu%20photobomb.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Emus are native to Australia and can run as fast as 50mph, their meat is a delicacy down under and is surprisingly one of the healthiest meats you can eat.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>11.\u00a0\u2026this cow who knows how silly his horse friend is\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Cow%20Photobomb.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"535\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>12.\u00a0\u2026and the world\u2019s happiest wallaby.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Toilet%20Paper%20Wallaby.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"714\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><u>Food things<\/u><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>13.\u00a0Vegemite<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Vegemite.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"343\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Similar to British Marmite (which came first, sorry Aussies), Vegemite is a popular sandwich spread made from yeast. It was created as a replacement for its British equivalent when Marmite imports were disrupted during the First World War.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>14.\u00a0Vegemite Latte<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Vegemite%20Latte.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"615\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Now served in some experimental cafes in Paddington, Sydney. Love it or hate it? If you\u2019ve tried it let us know\u2026<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>15.\u00a0Golden Gaytime Ice Cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Golden%20Gaytime.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"387\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This delicious toffee and vanilla ice cream concoction is huge down under, helped slightly by its mildly camp image. The brand has used the same tagline since the 1980\u2019s:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2018It\u2019s hard to have a Gaytime on your own.\u2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You can\u2019t argue with that.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>16.\u00a0Tim Tams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Peanut%20Butter%20Tim%20Tams.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Aussies love these chocolate biscuit bars, it\u2019s estimated that they get through 45 million packets every year.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><u>Beautiful things<\/u><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>17.\u00a0Like this beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Weird and wonderful things aside, Australia is home to some of the most beautiful things you\u2019ll ever see. And this Kangaroo knows it\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"undefined\" src=\"https:\/\/ucd.hwstatic.com\/blog\/Kangaroo%20on%20beach.jpg\" alt=\"things you can only find in australia\" width=\"535\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Thanks to <a href=\"http:\/\/imgur.com\/user\/mouldybanana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">mouldy banana<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/imgur.com\/user\/ObliviousJim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">ObliviousJim<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/imgur.com\/r\/australia\/RVa3D4x-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Imgur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/johnnyjet\/3269260446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Johnny Jet<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/21560098@N06\/6105913058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Nina Matthews<\/a> for the images. Please note, all Flickr images were used under the Creative Commons License at the time of publication.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the entire width of Australia is equal to the distance between London and Moscow? I\u2019ll bet there are plenty of surprising facts that you didn\u2019t know about Australia. You\u2019ll find more weird and wonderful things you can only find in Australia down here than in Willy Wonka\u2019s summer house. 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