The Australian Pavilion

Time : 2009-07-09

Australia's impressive pavilion, designed by Melbourne-based Think OTS in association with Wood Marsh Architects, presents the Australian story through three acts – 'Journey', 'Discover', 'Enjoy'.

Based on previous expo experience, we expect our pavilion will attract some seven million visitors, predominantly from China, over the six months of Expo. Our aim is for all our visitors to leave our pavilion better informed about contemporary Australia and keen to forge closer ties between China and Australia through trade, investment, tourism, academic, people-to-people and cultural contacts.

They will first take a journey which introduces them to the sights, sounds and stories of Australia through sophisticated and engaging exhibits.

Visitors will then discover through an innovative main show how our cities have become global centres of excellence that demonstrate Australians' ability to respond creatively and effectively to the challenges that are embodied in the Expo theme 'Better City, Better Life'.

Finally, our visitors will enjoy an extensive program of contemporary culture and the arts, and sample the flavours of Australia in our third act.