Photos: Inside Google Australia

Google Australia opened its doors to the press on May 16 in Sydney. This is the kitchen at the search company's outpost.

Current search terms scroll down the wall in Google Australia's reception area, as they do in the search giant's global head office in Silicon Valley.

Senator Helen Coonan, Australia's federal communications minister, officially declares Google's office open.

There were customized fudge cakes for all who visited on opening day.

The Google office has comfortable couches with colorful cushions.

Google's reception area has plenty of space for visitors.

For more photos, visit ZDNet Australia's gallery.