A wheel of Australia’s states and territories
A random state picker settles which part of Australia it will be with one fair spin. Spin all eight, just the six states or just the two mainland territories, untick any you want to skip, and hide each one after it comes up. The result shows the capital as well, so the wheel doubles as a quick geography quiz for the classroom.
How to pick a random state or territory
- Spin all eight, or only the states or the territories.
- Untick any state or territory you want to leave out.
- Spin. The wheel lands on a random state or territory and shows its capital.
- Hide it once it comes up to go round without repeats.
Ways to use a random state
- Pick the destination for the next road trip or school holidays.
- Quiz the class on capitals: spin, then name the capital city.
- Choose a state to research for a HASS project.
- Plan a state-themed dinner, playlist or footy night.
- Settle where to head next on a lap of Australia.
Australia’s states, territories and capitals
Every state and territory on the wheel with its capital.
| State or territory | Capital | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Sydney | States |
| Victoria | Melbourne | States |
| Queensland | Brisbane | States |
| Western Australia | Perth | States |
| South Australia | Adelaide | States |
| Tasmania | Hobart | States |
| Australian Capital Territory | Canberra | Territories |
| Northern Territory | Darwin | Territories |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pick a random Australian state?
Spin a wheel with the six states and two territories on it. The SpinnerWheel state picker gives each an equal slice, can spin only states or only territories, and shows the capital of the one it lands on.
How many states and territories does Australia have?
Australia has six states, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania, and two mainland territories, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
Can the wheel go through them without repeats?
Hide each state or territory once it comes up. On the SpinnerWheel state picker it is unticked and stays off the wheel until it is ticked again or everything is put back.
What are the capitals of the Australian states?
The state capitals are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart. Canberra is the capital of the Australian Capital Territory and Darwin of the Northern Territory.