17 features of Australia that surprised travelers (18 photos)
The first thing we think of when we hear “Australia” is, of course, “kangaroo”. But on this distant continent, life goes on as usual, and many things that are familiar to Australians may seem surprising to residents of other countries - and it’s not just the flora and fauna. In this post you will see interesting Australian features that will definitely impress you. Take a look! 
1. Some trams in Australia have space for surfboards. 
2. Pamela Lyndon Travers, author of Mary Poppins, was born in Maryborough, and there is a Mary Poppins traffic light there. 
3. Library in outback Australia 
4. Brisbane has public bike repair stations 
5. Smart bins in Australia use solar energy to compact waste. They are equipped with a foot pedal 
6. When Australians turn 50, the Australian government sends a bowel cancer test kit. 
7. An optical illusion is painted on several buildings on this street, Fremantle, Australia. 
8. It's a hot day in Australia. I left my wallet in the car and my train pass started to melt away 
9. Hospitals in Victoria, Australia are giving away free baby bags to new parents. 
10. Australian "sparrows" 
11. In Adelaide, South Australia, automatic external defibrillators are installed on some city streets. 
12. In Australia, canned beans are sold in sizes for 1, 2 or 4 people. 
13. For all the naysayers who think Australians are paranoid 
14. Sanitary pads in Australia contain interesting facts on the back. 
15. All colors of eucalyptus leaves 
16. The tree supports at the Australia Zoo are painted to look like wood. 
17. Opossums can be found anywhere, even chilling in a car repair shop. 
