Aussie Outback Party
How to throw an Australian Outback theme party for kids
G'Day Mates! Even if you don't come from the land down under, you can throw an awesome outback
party out back in your own back yard. If you want to throw a party at home then this "shivoo" is for you.
("Shivoo" is Australian for "celebration," mate!)
If you're game, you can have an Australian Safari party complete with an outback treasure hunt, a
boomerang contest, a Koala adoption and a didgeridoo craft. Your little "mates" will love a party in the
land down under filled with koalas and kangaroos, wallabies and wombats, boomarangs,
didgeridoos, barbies and bush hats.
Here's how to plan an Australian Outback birthday party:
What to serve at an Australian Outback party
Have fun with food at your party. Throw some shrimp on the barbie (that's Aussie for barbecue and
not Barbie doll, silly). To accentuate the fun for kids, why not put a cooked piece of shrimp on a Barbie
for display? If shrimp is not your dish, then try "char some mystery bags" and barbecue the "snag"
(both are terms for sausage). Kids will enjoy hot dogs instead of sausages, and you can name them
Tasmanian Devil Dogs. Feed the kids "chook" (chicken). Here are some other fun Aussie Outback
ideas:
Outback Party Favor ideas
Bomarangs are an obvious choice for a party favor. Here are some other ideas for an outback party:
Resources for an Outback Party
Now it's your turn to throw an "Outback" party theme...
Have you been to Australia? Are you Australian? Do you have a little crocodile hunter in the family?
We'd love to hear from you about your party down under.
Tell us about your Outback party and share party ideas by visiting us on Twitter.
How to throw an Australian Outback theme party for kids
G'Day Mates! Even if you don't come from the land down under, you can throw an awesome outback
party out back in your own back yard. If you want to throw a party at home then this "shivoo" is for you.
("Shivoo" is Australian for "celebration," mate!)
If you're game, you can have an Australian Safari party complete with an outback treasure hunt, a
boomerang contest, a Koala adoption and a didgeridoo craft. Your little "mates" will love a party in the
land down under filled with koalas and kangaroos, wallabies and wombats, boomarangs,
didgeridoos, barbies and bush hats.
Here's how to plan an Australian Outback birthday party:
- Play Austrialian Party games: Learn how to play pass the parcel, a classic party game with
Australians. For other activities, learn how to make and throw bommeranges. And be sure to
have a safari hunt with small Australian animals.
- A Do you do Didgeridoo? Sometimes spelled is "Didgeridu," a Didgeridoo is a long Australian
percussion instrument. You might make one yourself out of PVC piping. A wonderful children's
book is "Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo," by Alison Lester, right.
- Adopt a Koala. A highlight of your party will be a Koala adoption ceremony where you present
each child with a Koala along with adoption papers. Kids will have fun naming their new pets
in front of everyone. (Incidentally, don't be a dingo: koalas are not bears, they are marsupials.)
- Bounce like a Kangaroo with a bounce house. Put up a kangaroo crossing barricade with the
fun tape, pictured left, to highlight the Kangaroo habitat (a bounce house). Whether you find a
bounce house rental or an indoor bounce house, inflatable jumping will turn the kids into
instant kangaroos. The little Wallabies will love it. (Don't be a dingo, a Wallaby is smaller than
a Kangaroo.)
- Let them spaz with the Taz. Gather the kids for a peek at the Tasmanian Devil as a baby with
Babby Looney Tunes by Warner Brother's hone video. Baby Taz loved his toys more than
anything, until he broke them! Then feed them Tasmanian Devil cake.
- Just before cake, read Aussie Outback party by Megan Barltt-Horne which features rhymes
charming illustrations of Australian wildlife.
What to serve at an Australian Outback party
Have fun with food at your party. Throw some shrimp on the barbie (that's Aussie for barbecue and
not Barbie doll, silly). To accentuate the fun for kids, why not put a cooked piece of shrimp on a Barbie
for display? If shrimp is not your dish, then try "char some mystery bags" and barbecue the "snag"
(both are terms for sausage). Kids will enjoy hot dogs instead of sausages, and you can name them
Tasmanian Devil Dogs. Feed the kids "chook" (chicken). Here are some other fun Aussie Outback
ideas:
- Offer guests to try a vegemite sandwich. It wouldn't be a true Australian party without Vegemite,
mate! This classic sandwich won't likely go over well with guests in America, but the
experience of trying it certainly will make for a memorable party for the adults. Wondering
where to buy Vegemite in America? It's not easy, so search online left.
- Boomerang candy. This is a party must-have! Boomerang candy pictured left, is a novelty that
will help pull off your party theme. Use the candies as favors or to decorate the cupcakes.
- Don't feel like cooking? The Outback Steakhouse can cater your theme party in Tampa, FL,
Bloomington, MN and possibly your local restaurant!
- Aussie style appetizers: Modify your favorite recipes and serve:
- Tasmanian Deviled eggs.
- Instead of pigs in a blanket, make Tasmanian Devil mini franks with boomarang
shaped dough.
- The cake? Why Tasmanian Devil chocolate cake of course! While chocolate is the all time
favorite, you might try a Kangaroo carrot cake. If you want an authentic Australian cake
experience, then bake Pavlova and Lamingtons, which is a sort of rolled sponge cake rolled in
chocolate and desiccated coconut. Here's the recipe for Lazy Lamingtons.
- Aussie candies: Give kids Australian candy, including Violet Crumble, Kookaburra Australian
Black Licorice and other soft licorice confections.
Outback Party Favor ideas
Bomarangs are an obvious choice for a party favor. Here are some other ideas for an outback party:
- Aussie-style Bush hats: Give kids that instant "Crocodile Dundee" look with an Aussie Bush
hat. If you can't find one online, start with an inexpensive felt or straw cowboy hat and pin up
one side of each hat. Then make a fan of three long feathers and dab a bit of glue to the quill
tips. Then sew a button to anchor the feathers.
- Bag some outback animals. Divvy up a polybag of Australian Wildlife figurines by Wild
Republic. This set includes a Kangaroo, a Koala, and a Dingo for example. If you're lucky,
you'll find a Tasmanian Devil, a Wombat, an Emu, or a Wallaby (which looks a bit like a
Kangaroo). You may find an Australian Shepherd or a red bellied black snake figurine to add
to the mix. And, of course, remember to include a Crocodile figurine!
- Ty Beanie Babies are another good choice. See the Koala, left.
Resources for an Outback Party
- Family Fun's outback party ideas include making your own walking stick.
- Check our Safari party and camping party ideas for further inspiration to your kids party.
Now it's your turn to throw an "Outback" party theme...
Have you been to Australia? Are you Australian? Do you have a little crocodile hunter in the family?
We'd love to hear from you about your party down under.
Tell us about your Outback party and share party ideas by visiting us on Twitter.
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